EC publishes policy blueprint to protect service providers’ intellectual property rights - May 26, 2011
The European Commission (EC) recently published a policy blueprint for dealing with intellectual property (IP) rights. The coordinated EU approach promises among other things to focus on service providers in the fight against online copyright infringement. Piracy and counterfeiting are seen to pose a threat to… Read More
Elsevier Foundation calls for new grant proposals for the 2011 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programme - May 26, 2011
The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2011 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programme. Providing grants to libraries in the developing world, the programme aims to improve access to scientific, technical and medical information through innovative systems and services. During the past… Read More
Oklahoma Surgicare selects ProVation MD software for procedure documentation and coding - May 26, 2011
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has announced that Oklahoma Surgicare has selected its ProVation MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding. ProVation MD, available for the full range of ASC specialties, replaces dictation and transcription and allows physicians to efficiently… Read More
Institute of Physics welcomes publication of ‘Concept to Commercialisation,’ the TSB’s 2011-15 vision - May 26, 2011
The Institute of Physics (IOP) has welcomed the publication of 'Concept to Commercialisation', the Technology Strategy Board's (TSB) vision for 2011-15. Since its inception in 2008, the TSB has made significant contribution to promoting innovation across the UK and supporting high-growth companies, including those that… Read More
ARL and Ascendant Strategy Management Group partner to bring Balanced Scorecard to 10 Libraries - May 26, 2011
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Ascendant Strategy Management Group have agreed to begin development of Balanced Scorecards (BSCs) for a group of 10 libraries. The agreement marks an extension of a partnership between the two organisations that began… Read More
SBRI programmes to improve access for all learners - May 26, 2011
Funding has been awarded to a number of technology innovators from around the UK to enable them to explore life changing assistive technologies. The funding has come from two competitions sponsored by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Read More
