Blackboard upgrades integration for Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Collaborate - September 7, 2011
Enterprise technology and learning solutions provider Blackboard, Inc., US, has announced an upgraded integration for Blackboard Collaborate, its web, video and voice conferencing platform, with Blackboard Learn 9.1, the latest version of its learning management system. The integration enables users to create and experience virtual classes… Read More
Aardvark, Sidewiki to go as part of Google’s streamlining measures - September 6, 2011
Internet search services provider Google, Inc., US, is reportedly calling off another 10 of its less successful ventures. The move is seen to be part of Google's Chief Executive Larry Page's continuing efforts to streamline the company's operations. Since his appointment in… Read More
JISC, RIN report on role of data centres in developing culture of data sharing among researchers - September 6, 2011
A new study by JISC and the Research Information Network (RIN) has found that data centres have been instrumental in developing a culture of data sharing among researchers. The report has been released ahead of JISC's 'Research Integrity Conference,' scheduled for September 13, 2011. The conference… Read More
Printed page volume to reach 1.2 trillion in the US by 2015, says IDC research - September 6, 2011
A new research from International Data Corporation (IDC) indicates that although print volume will remain relatively flat between 2010 and 2015 (0.1 percent CAGR), combined US printer and multifunction peripheral (MFP) page volume will reach 1.2 trillion at the end of the forecast period. According to… Read More
BMJ Group appoints Dr Sangeeta Dhawan as Clinical Editor in India - September 6, 2011
BMJ Learning, the medical education division of the BMJ Group, UK, has appointed Dr Sangeeta Dhawan as Clinical Editor in India. Dr Dhawan will be based in the BMJ Group's office in New Delhi and be responsible for a wide range of medical education courses and… Read More
EFPIA expresses support for full transparency of clinical data - September 6, 2011
The European Medicines Agency has carried out a consultation on increased transparency and access to information included in companies' applications for marketing authorisation. In its response submitted recently, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) expressed support for the release… Read More
