Google wins copyright violation cases in Europe and US - May 4, 2010
Internet search services provider Google, Inc., US, has reportedly won a legal victory in Germany on whether image search and showing thumbnails is tantamount to copyright law violation. According to the Google European Public Policy Blog, the German Supreme Court has ruled that Google Image Search… Read More
User disapproval, anti-trust probe may impede iPad sales, say reports - May 4, 2010
Computing devices manufacturer Apple, US, has reportedly announced significant sales for its newly launched device, iPad. However, according to industry observers, complaints from certain sections of users and regulators may impede further sales. Regulators in the US are reportedly set to launch an antitrust inquiry on… Read More
Japanese publishers take industry-wide efforts to address issues related to e-books - May 4, 2010
The Japanese publishing industry is reportedly taking combined efforts to comprehend the opportunities and challenges put forth by the advent of e-books. The issues being examined include whether traditional paper books will totally disappear, and whether e-books will significantly change reading patterns. In March, 31 publishers including Kodansha and Shinchosha… Read More
McGraw-Hill Construction to hold 2010 Green BIM Conference in Boston - May 4, 2010
McGraw-Hill Construction, a US-based provider of project and product information on the construction industry, is to host the 2010 Green BIM (Building Information Modeling) Conference on May 19 in Boston at the Westin Copley Place. At the Green BIM event, professionals can expect to get a… Read More
Ex Libris releases version 3 of search tool Primo - May 4, 2010
Library software provider, Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced the general release of version 3.0 of the Primo discovery and delivery solution. The new version is projected to bring together a simplified, modernised user interface, enhanced search and display options, integration of OPAC functionality, and support… Read More
Canon Communications acquires pharmaceuticals industry blog Pharmalot - May 4, 2010
Trade publisher Canon Communications, US, has announced the acquisition of Pharmalot, a blog focused on news and information in the pharmaceutical industry. As part of the acquisition, Pharmalot’s founder, Ed Silverman, will join Canon as an Editor at Large in the Pharmaceutical Media Group and will… Read More
