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
SAGE continues its support for Campaign for Social Sciences initiative with new contribution - April 12, 2012
The Academy of Social Sciences marked the one-year anniversary of its Campaign for Social Science with over £100,000 in total donations. The objective of the Campaign is to be raising £250,000 per annum by 2016. Academic and professional publisher SAGE has promoted the Campaign since its… 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
JISC infoNet research reveals cost borne by universities for FOI requests - April 12, 2012
JISC infoNet, UK, has conducted research that reveals the true cost to a university of processing a freedom of information (FOI) request. The research shows that in the seven institutions surveyed, a FOI request takes a university an average of 5 hours 2 minutes to respond,… Read More
SAE International appoints Andrew Smart as new Director of Industry Relations and Business Development - April 12, 2012
Engineers and technical experts association SAE International, US, has announced the appointment of Andrew Smart as the new Director of Industry Relations and Business Development. In his new role, Smart will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance SAE International’s effectiveness at meeting the… 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
