Product Review of Nexis: UI, Help, Add-Ons, Pricing & Contact Details
20th November 2013

The user interface, help features and complementary products - Media Coverage Analyser, Company Dossier and Nexis Publisher - are under scrutiny in the final part of Anne Lonergan's review of online information source Nexis (known as Nexis.com in the US). Pricing options and contact information are also provided.

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Managing Intranets the Wikipedia Way!
20th November 2013

It would seem it's the month for websites and blogs to publish useful content on how to manage intranets and the latest article James Mullan highlights is no exception. He looks at some of the techniques that have been used on one of the world's most edited websites - Wikipedia - and how they could be used when managing intranets.

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From Content Cost to Value: the Rise of the Content Adviser
18th November 2013

Jantinus Meints of EY explains how the company's content procurement process aims to meet the dual requirements of negotiating a good price on content licences and identifying the content that aligns with the professional services firm's strategy. He also explores the impact of the move from tangible to intangible content and the importance of optimising content purchases through a portfolio approach.

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Product Review of Nexis: Search & Output Options
18th November 2013

Continuing her review of global news and business resource Nexis (known as Nexis.com in the US), Anne Lonergan looks at the search and output options available. She covers the classic results page and the new search results page, which offers features such as the ability to view information in column format, to make it easier to scan through the results. You can also preview articles from the new results page.

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FreePint News Survey 2013. Results: Purchase Criteria
18th November 2013

We asked respondents to FreePint's Sixth Annual News Needs & Preferences Survey what importance they placed on different variables when purchasing premium news content. The variables range from advanced searching capabilities and customisation options to integration with internal tools and workflow. This year we added three new variables to reflect the changing landscape: ability to distribute or reuse results, inclusion of specific source, and coverage of specific geographic regions.

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Prepare for the Continued Rise of Social Media in the Workplace
18th November 2013

As the use of social media in the workplace continues to rise, a recent survey finds that more than half of companies still don’t carry out an adequate social media risk assessment.  This article discusses the results of that survey along with a recent High Court case involving LinkedIn which highlights just how important it is for companies to have a social media policy in place along with some of the benefits of having one and what it should include.

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FreePint News Survey 2013. Results: Premium News Content & Preferences
15th November 2013

Drilling down into the detail of FreePint's Sixth Annual News Needs & Preferences Survey shows the importance of a range of variables when using premium news content products, from abstracts and alerts to native (non-English) language sources and availability of news in a mobile format. We also polled respondents about the frequency of their activities relating to news content, such as searching for current news text and advising colleagues on news resources. Results illustrate the importance information managers place on exploring new products and resources, mobile access and alerts.

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FreePint Report: Product Review of Eureka.cc & Eureka.cc Analytik
15th November 2013

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Product Review of Nexis: Sources, Content & Coverage
14th November 2013

The second part of Anne Lonergan's review of Nexis (known as Nexis.com in the US) looks at the sources, content and coverage available in this comprehensive global business information research tool. Content includes over 5 billion documents and records; 800 global newswires and blogs; coverage of over 200 million companies worldwide; and 28,000 news and business sources.

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What's the Best Way to Manage Your Intranet?
14th November 2013

James Mullan looks into five key areas which are essential when managing your intranet and making it a success. These include creating a site that's visually appealing, giving users the ability to credit or endorse co-workers, providing well organised content, minimising clicks, and offering information and photos on co-workers.

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