Product review of S&P Capital IQ (technology - search & user interface; outputs & alerts; administration)
4th October 2017

In part three of the Jinfo product review of the S&P Capital IQ platform, Andrew Lucas looks at the user interface and considers the advanced search and analytical capabilities along with the other "rich functionality" in the platform. He also looks at some of the changes that have taken place since the last Jinfo review.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2885

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Jinfo current awareness survey 2017 (part 5 - priorities and actions)
3rd October 2017

Jinfo's recent current awareness survey gathered information on current activities, priorities and organisational attitudes from respondents in order to study the category of news and the provision of current awareness services. Robin Neidorf, Jinfo's director of research, takes a look at the results and the key priorities and actions that the analysis highlights for those running information services.

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Product review of S&P Capital IQ (sources - content & coverage)
3rd October 2017

In the second part of the Jinfo product review of the S&P Capital IQ platform, Andrew Lucas looks at the extensive collection of corporate and market data available in the product as well as the quality standards applied by S&P Global Market Intelligence and new sources added since our last review in 2015.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2885

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Jinfo current awareness survey 2017 (part 4 - satisfaction with primary product)
2nd October 2017

We focus on satisfaction with premium products in this section of the analysis of our 2017 current awareness research, including Factiva and Nexis as well as a range of others named as primary product for current awareness.

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Product review of S&P Capital IQ
2nd October 2017

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Product review of S&P Capital IQ (key advantages; introduction; contact details)
2nd October 2017

In part one of Jinfo's updated product review of the S&P Capital IQ platform, Andrew Lucas looks at what changes have taken place since Jinfo's last product review in 2015. Most notably, S&P Capital IQ joined forces with SNL Financial to become S&P Global Market Intelligence in late 2015. S&P Global Market Intelligence has continued to add functionality and content to its platform which provides insights into companies, markets and industries. 

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2885

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Subscription update for information services management
29th September 2017

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Jinfo current awareness survey 2017 (part 3 - commentary on technology)
28th September 2017

This year's current awareness research also looks at the technology aspects of service provision, from the platforms themselves to the source materials that feed them and how these impact on self-service versus full provision. We also highlight the importance of different variables when selecting platforms.

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What is the value of social media in current awareness?
28th September 2017

With the advent of 24-hour news and social media, it's become even more important for businesses to stay current. There are now more outlets and channels to satisfy our desire for real-time information. Social media platforms that allow us to distribute and share content easily and speedily, also allow for commentary and engagement. Allowing this engagement and even fostering it, must be balanced with the challenges that are inherent with viewing news or information through a social lens.

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Benchmarking research reveals successful teams share common practices
27th September 2017

What are the key factors for successful information centres? How can operations be maximised to allow for higher-value work? Helen Josephine reports on the Jinfo webinar, "Future-proof your service by refocusing on higher-value work", which discusses the work pyramid model which is immensely powerful in helping information managers focus operations and define higher-value work.

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