UBM TechInsights forms Business Intelligence Group - May 7, 2010
UBM TechInsights, a provider of sophisticated information services, consulting, and management software for technology companies, has announced the formation of a Business Intelligence group. The Business Intelligence services leverage UBM TechInsights' analysis libraries, expertise and industry insight to provide actionable reports for companies doing competitive intelligence,… Read More
Research and Markets adds Book Publishers report to their offering - May 7, 2010
Market research and data services provider Research and Markets, Ireland, has announced the addition of the ‘Book Publishers’ report to their offering. The US book publishing industry consists of about 2,600 companies with combined annual revenue of about $27 billion. Major players include John Wiley &… Read More
Macmillan Publishers addresses concerns over its education business in Southern Sudan - May 7, 2010
International publishing business Macmillan Publishers Ltd UK (‘Macmillan’) has confirmed that it has voluntarily referred to the Serious Fraud Office its concerns over historic payments made by a subsidiary of its education business, Macmillan Education, to secure a contract in Southern Sudan. The move comes after… Read More
Freelancing job at Scope eKnowledge Center – Editor - May 7, 2010
Scope eKnowledge Center is calling for applications from freelancing editors. The Candidate should be a through professional with the ability to draft business e-mails, presentations, case studies and other communication material surrounding a conference / event. The candidate should assist in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared toward prospective… Read More
US open access law gain ground among universities, Congress - May 6, 2010
The US' National Institutes of Health (NIH), for the past several years, has implemented an open access policy as mandated by the Congress. The policy requires any work derived from NIH funding to be sent to the NIH in digital form for public access. There have been periodic attempts to… Read More
US govt. may introduce regulation of broadband lines for Internet access - May 6, 2010
The US federal government is looking to propose regulating broadband lines under decades-old rules designed for traditional phone networks. The decision, announced by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, is expected to trigger a lobbying battle, setting out cable companies and big phone and their allies… Read More