JANET (UK) launches new high capacity data service for education and research institutions - April 29, 2011
JANET (UK), the UK's education and research network, has announced the launch of its new high capacity data service for education institutions and research organisations, JANET 3G. From June 2011, the data service will allow academic and support staff to remotely access vital resources such… Read More
Spanish consortium BUCLE becomes first institution in Spain to implement WorldCat Local - April 29, 2011
Computer library service and research organisation OCLC, US, has announced that the Spanish consortium BUCLE ("Consorcio de Bibliotecas Universitarias de Castilla y León") has become the first institution in Spain to implement WorldCat Local as its new Search and Discovery platform. The… Read More
Attention Subscribers – www.myscoope.com lets you access Knowledgespeak using your mobile devices - April 29, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available via our new beta application, SCOOPE STM Mobile. Subscribers on the move can now gain easy access to Knowledgespeak through a reader-friendly mobile phone interface. This application is uniquely available in two versions:… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health set to acquire global drug information provider, Lexi-Comp - April 28, 2011
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has entered into an agreement to acquire Lexi-Comp, Inc., a global provider of drug information and clinical content for pharmacists and clinicians. The acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic acquisitions WK Health has made… Read More
IEEE-SA and SAE International collaborate on Smart Grid and vehicle-electrification standards - April 28, 2011
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and SAE International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership in vehicular technology related to the Smart Grid. With this initiative, IEEE-SA and SAE International are striving to create a more efficient… Read More
HighWire Press realigns management structure, appoints Tom Rump as Managing Director - April 28, 2011
HighWire Press has announced that Stanford is renewing its commitment to HighWire's success through a significant investment over two years. HighWire will focus on driving innovation and further increasing operational efficiency. Working closely with HighWire's leadership team, Michael A. Keller, University Librarian and Founder/Publisher of HighWire,… Read More
