Elsevier announces participation in Google eBooks store - December 10, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that it is participating in the recently launched Google eBooks store by including a large selection of its eBook titles. Elsevier regards Google eBooks as a valuable new distribution channel to increase reach and accessibility of its scientific and professional… Read More
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins acquires iCare LLC - December 10, 2010
Healthcare publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has announced the acquisition of iCare LLC, makers of iCare EMR, an educational Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software programme. iCare will now become part of LWW. Terms of the… Read More
EU mobile operators want tech companies to pay for users’ data demands - December 10, 2010
European mobile operators have reportedly called on companies such as Google, Apple and Facebook to pay for being seen on their networks. According to a Bloomberg report, major mobile operators, including Telecom Italia, France Telecom and Vodafone, would require content providers such as Google and Apple… Read More
MeshTV to provide live streaming services to mobile devices - December 10, 2010
MeshTV, a subsidiary of ATCi (Antenna Technology Communications Inc.), recently announced its updated service that runs multiple dedicated live stream content that can be formatted for mobile devices while providing comprehensive monetisation and in-depth user analytics. MeshTV is a full service… Read More
Library and Archives Canada unveils plans to switch to digital-only format by 2017 - December 10, 2010
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has announced that it will put most of its services online within the next seven years. The initiative is expected to transform the institution into a fully engaged digital organisation. As part of an overall strategy designed to provide more… Read More
Nielsen BookScan’s weekly geographic sales data freely available for authors in Amazon’s Author Central Service - December 10, 2010
Online books retailer Amazon.com, Inc., US, has announced that authors who use Amazon's Author Central service can now view Nielsen BookScan's weekly geographic sales data for their print books for free. Author Central is a free service provided by Amazon that helps… Read More
