Evaluating information products (step four - outcome and learning points)
Tuesday, 24th November 2020

In this last article in a series of five, we look at the output of the final evaluation stage of the project. It covers aggregating and analysing data, and presenting recommendations and learning points. As with the previous articles, we use the example of a comprehensive comparative analysis of patent research projects conducted by the InfoCenter at Cargill and present activities and examples of best practice.

Full details

Evaluating information products (step three - testing the products)
Monday, 23rd November 2020

In this fourth article in a series of five on the product evaluation process, we look at what needs to be done to test the products. We look at how to identify a list of products, how to create an initial review of them, as well as user testing of the products and capturing data. We focus on a comparative analysis of patent research projects conducted by the InfoCenter at Cargill, along with activities and examples of best practice.

Full details

Evaluating information products (step two - design)
Friday, 20th November 2020

In this third article in a series of five, we look at what needs to be done to lay the foundations for a successful evaluation process. We look at how to get participants involved and develop criteria for testing and documentation. We focus on a comparative analysis of patent research products conducted by the InfoCenter at Cargill, along with activities and examples of best practice.

Full details

Evaluating information products (step one - scoping and laying the foundation)
Thursday, 19th November 2020

In this second article in a series of five, we look at what needs to be done to lay the foundations for a successful evaluation process. This includes defining the business need and planning the project methodology. We demonstrate this using the example of a comprehensive comparative analysis of patent research products conducted by the InfoCenter at Cargill.

Full details

Evaluating information products (introduction)
Wednesday, 18th November 2020

In the introduction to a five-part series of articles, we look at the steps involved in laying the foundations for a successful evaluation process. This includes how to evaluate comparative products and sources, and factors impacting product evaluation. By way of example, we look at the value of following a set process and evaluating patent search products at Cargill.

Full details

Negotiations in this time - what to expect
Tuesday, 22nd September 2020

With the business world beset by challenges, what has been the impact on negotiations between suppliers of content and data and their clients in the information management world? Here, we outline and examine the changes we're seeing in vendor-client relationships as both sides try to react and adapt in pressured times.

Full details

Product review of XPansion XMon (value - help & training; competitors; development; pricing)
Friday, 15th May 2020

The final part of Jinfo's product review of XPansion XMon, a fully managed platform that addresses usage, compliance and data operation challenges faced by financial institutions, looks at the value offered by the product, and the help and training available to users. It also considers the competitor landscape with direct competition from Easyfeed, product development plans, and pricing.

Note: Full review in Subscription Report (PDF)

Full details

Product review of XPansion XMon (technology - search & user interface; outputs & alerts; administration)
Thursday, 14th May 2020

The third part of Jinfo's product review of XPansion XMon, a fully managed platform that addresses usage, compliance and data operation challenges faced by financial institutions, looks at the technology used within the platform, in particular the many ways users can connect their data. We also explore the many reports available to enable subscribers to review their consumption of market data across multiple systems as well as the wide range of APIs that are available.

Note: Full review in Subscription Report (PDF)

Full details

Product review of XPansion XMon (sources - content and coverage)
Wednesday, 13th May 2020

The second part of Jinfo's product review of XPansion XMon, a fully managed platform that addresses usage, compliance and data operation challenges faced by financial institutions, we look at how users can connect any provider of reference financial market data, both internal or external, as well as data contracts.

Note: Full review in Subscription Report (PDF)

Full details

Product review of XPansion XMon (key advantages; introduction; contact details)
Tuesday, 12th May 2020

Xpansion XMon is a fully managed platform that addresses usage, compliance and data operation challenges faced by financial institutions, helping them to manage data from external providers and internal data consumers. In the first part of Jinfo's product review, we take a closer look at the company behind the product as well as typical users and some of its key advantages. We also take a look at anticipated product enhancements and some of the challenges the existing product helps to overcome.

Note: Full review in Subscription Report (PDF)

Full details