Thomson Reuters names Hottest Scientific Researchers and Papers of the year - April 12, 2012
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced ‘The Hottest Research of 2011’, a ranking of the most influential scientific researchers and research papers of the year by Science Watch, its open Web resource for science metrics and analysis. Tracking researchers whose recent… Read More
Simba Information releases fourth edition of Trade E-Book Publishing report series - April 12, 2012
Publishing forecast firm Simba Information, US, has released the fourth edition of its flagship Trade E-Book Publishing report series. According to the report, 17 percent of US adults have read at least one e-book in 2011, up from the 11 percent who did so in 2010.… Read More
MarkLogic World 2012 to feature real-world Big Data success stories - April 12, 2012
Enterprise software firm MarkLogic Corporation, US, has announced that the forthcoming MarkLogic World 2012 event will include real-world Big Data success stories from over 30 customers and partners. The event, scheduled for May 1-3, 2012, will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.… Read More
South African bookseller Van Schaik opts for Ingram’s VitalSource to power e-textbook offering to customers - April 12, 2012
Ingram Content Group, US, has announced that South African bookseller Van Schaik has selected its e-textbook platform, VitalSource, to power e-textbook offering to customers. With a library division, online store and 55 stores, located on or near academic institutions, Van Schaik claims to be a… Read More
EBSCO Publishing unveils collection management tool for libraries - April 11, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing, US, has announced the launch of the new EBSCOhost Collection Manager (ECM). ECM is projected to make it easier for library staff to search for e-books and audio books and add them to their collections. ECM can be used… Read More
Worldwide media tablets sales to reach 119 million units in 2012, says Gartner report - April 11, 2012
Technology research firm Gartner, Inc., US, has released a report, according to which, worldwide media tablet sales to end users are forecast to total 118.9 million units in 2012. This is a 98 percent increase from 2011 sales of 60 million units. Gartner's detailed market… Read More
