Google makes $900 million acquisition bid for Nortel Networks’ patent assets - April 6, 2011
Telecom equipment maker Nortel Networks Corporation, Canada, has announced that its principal operating subsidiary Nortel Networks Limited and certain of its other subsidiaries have entered into a stalking horse asset sale agreement with Google, Inc., US. The deal - which also includes… Read More
Williamson Medical Center to implement ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support - April 6, 2011
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has announced that Williamson Medical Center has selected ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support, as the hospital's electronic order set solution. The Williamson Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including emergency services and… Read More
Apple’s IPad2 with Wi-Fi and 3G gets top ratings from Consumer Reports tests - April 6, 2011
Consumer Reports' latest tests of the 10 most-promising tablet computers have reportedly given top ratings to the Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G. This is despite many competing products being pitted against the Apple iPad, which is seen to have enjoyed a significant share of… Read More
Springer and AESS announce publishing agreement - April 6, 2011
STM publisher Springer has announced that it is launching the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences (JESS), the official publication of the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS). Starting in spring 2011, the journal will be available in print and on Springer's online platform
UKSG rebrands Serials, announces new editors - April 6, 2011
The UKSG, an international organisation that seeks to connect the knowledge community, has announced a new name and new joint editors for its flagship journal, Serials: connecting the information community. The journal will now be called Insights: connecting the knowledge community. The new name was chosen… Read More
Emory University Libraries transfer to Ex Libris cloud services - April 6, 2011
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Emory University Libraries has selected the Aleph integrated library system, replacing its SirsiDynix Unicorn system. Simultaneously, the Emory Libraries are moving their Ex Libris solutions, including their Primo discovery and delivery solution, MetaLib metasearch solution,… Read More
