Survey on current awareness part 2 - what managers look for in current awareness
18th August 2016

The second part of analysis of Jinfo's 2016 new research into current awareness looks at changes in this area over the last two years in terms of sources, technology and spend, and priority features for current awareness, such as full-text and ability to add additional sources.

Read

Market landscape - competitive intelligence products
17th August 2016

Read

Product review of BBC Monitoring Portal (technology - search & user interface; outputs & alerts; administration)
17th August 2016

In part 3 of the product review of the relaunched BBC Monitoring Portal we look at the technology behind the tool which provides impartial monitoring of international news on a real-time basis. Reviewer Sophie Alexander describes how to navigate around the portal, searching and outputs, and useful features such as quick overviews and "Featured Experts".

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2706

Read

The developing landscape for content platforms
17th August 2016

In the Research Focus "Content and technology for current awareness" we look at what you can do to identify and keep track of the myriad of features and services offered by vendors in today's fast-changing marketplace. Irene Koren reports from a recent webinar which discussed the key platforms, new features and examples of how platforms are actually being used.

Read

Survey on current awareness part 1 - introduction, approach and respondents
16th August 2016

Jinfo's 2016 news research focuses on current awareness through a survey and benchmarking exercise examining the use-case for such services. Robin Neidorf explains how Jinfo's news research has evolved over the years and main areas covered in this year's research.

Read

Product review of BBC Monitoring Portal (sources - content & coverage)
16th August 2016

The second part of the product review of the relaunched BBC Monitoring Portal covers its impressive range of coverage, both regionally and by type of publication, specialist topics and language. We also outline its Media Guides, written by experts, which aim to provide a comprehensive view of a country in focus.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2706

Read

Market landscape - premium suppliers of regulatory filings
15th August 2016

Read

Product review of ReferenceUSA
15th August 2016

Read

Product review of BBC Monitoring Portal (key advantages; introduction; contact details)
15th August 2016

The newly launched BBC Monitoring Portal provides impartial monitoring of international news on a real-time basis. Material is available in 100 different languages and covers 150 countries. Researcher Sophie Alexander outlines the product's key advantages and features, and explains why it is one of the most comprehensive sources of political news on the market today.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2706

Read

Product review of ReferenceUSA (value - help & training; competitors; development; pricing)
9th August 2016

In the final part of the Jinfo product review of ReferenceUSA we consider the value provided by the product for different user groups. We also look at the help and training available for customers, ongoing product development and examine other potential providers in the competitor landscape, including Dun & Bradstreet, Acxiom Corporation, Experian Information Services and Equifax. The platform's overall strength lies in its coverage within the same product of both businesses and individuals in the US and Canada.

Note: Full review (PDF) at /go/sub/report/2703

Read