Content purchasing to content licensing - changing the perception
25th October 2019

There are many divergent views on how information and data can be used, including the level of ownership, and if users exceed the terms and conditions set by the data supplier it can have serious implications for an organisation. This article looks at common misconceptions in relation to the use of data, the different rules that apply when sourcing it, as well the restricted usage rights that may exist in relation to content. It also offers some practical next steps to ensure compliance with the supplier's guidelines.

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Jinfo model - managing your portfolio as part of your strategy
24th October 2019

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Creating networks as part of your strategy
21st October 2019

Information professionals are in a unique position within their organisation because they connect with so many different people and teams and this article looks at how to engage and manage others when developing a stakeholder strategy.

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Super users as partners and advocates
17th October 2019

Super users can be found in every organisation but what are they and how can they help bridge the gap between the information centre and the rest of the organisation? In this article, we take a look at some of their key characteristics and how the information centre can use them for awareness, training and feedback.

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Product review of LexisNexis Company Dossier (value - competitors, development & pricing)
17th October 2019

The final part of our product review of LexisNexis Company Dossier offers an overview of the value of the product, highlighting its improved coverage for quoted companies, and looks at the help that is available to users from within the product. We also look at competitors, including Dow Jones' Factiva, D&B Hoovers, InsideView, and some locally focused solutions. We finish by focusing on future product plans and outlining pricing information.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3270

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Community deck - Jinfo for optimising your information service
16th October 2019

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Product review of LexisNexis Company Dossier (technology - search & user interface; outputs & alerts; administration)
16th October 2019

The third part of our product review of LexisNexis Company Dossier looks at how the product has been entirely renewed since we last reviewed it and explores some of its search functionality, with a particular focus on news searching. We also look at its output options, alerts and administrative features.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3270

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Webinar deck - how to evaluate the ROI of current awareness
16th October 2019

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Product review of LexisNexis Company Dossier (sources - content and coverage)
15th October 2019

The second part of our newly updated product review of LexisNexis Company Dossier looks in closer detail at its content. Some of the well-known names it draws its data from include Dun & Bradstreet, Morningstar, and Refinitiv, along with content from a wide range of third-party publishers, including over 60 sources of company, industry and executive information. We also look at its news and analysis and company financials, as well as how often its content is updated.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/3270

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Jinfo model - mapping your service to the Centre of Excellence model
14th October 2019

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