E-readers make grasping information more difficult, says study - January 18, 2011
Readers using e-books are less likely to grasp what they have read because of the simple presentation, according to the Daily Mail, which has cited a study in the journal Cognition. For instance, the Sony Reader and Amazon's Kindle display text in such a clear, legible format that this fosters… Read More
Study of Open Access Publishing project presents findings of two-year EC funded study on OA publishing - January 17, 2011
The SOAP (Study of Open Access Publishing) project presented the results of its two-year European Commission (EU) funded examination of open access publishing at an open symposium on January 13, 2011, in Berlin, Germany. Over the two-year study duration, the SOAP project performed a comprehensive study… Read More
Sales of portable internet devices based on ‘lite’ operating systems to hit 150 million per year in 2015 - January 17, 2011
Global shipments of portable internet devices based on 'lite' operating systems (OSs) will hit 150 million per year in 2015, according to technology analyst firm Ovum. The portable devices tracked in Ovum's forecast are those that use 'lite' OSs such as Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS and… Read More
New InformationWeek Analytics research reports 40 percent increase in mobile application adoption - January 14, 2011
IT research and analysis service InformationWeek Analytics, US, has announced the release of its latest research report titled 'Application Mobilization: A Rapidly Changing Landscape'. The report assesses current trends as mobile apps become increasingly strategic tools for companies competing in the global environment. Nearly 700 business… Read More
Financial conflicts rampant among researchers, says ‘Trials’ Canadian study - January 10, 2011
Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced that its journal Trials recently polled 844 researchers based in Canada about their experiences of conflicts, finding that 269 had personally experienced or witnessed such an event. Financial conflicts of interest are seen to be common in research,… Read More
New report examines feasibility of outsourcing management operations for digitised books to shared service providers - January 7, 2011
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, has released a new report titled, 'Cloud-sourcing Research Collections: Managing Print in the Mass-digitized Library Environment'. This report presents findings from a year-long study designed and executed by OCLC Research, the HathiTrust, New York University's Elmer Bobst Library, and the… Read More
Publishers, consumers have conflicting views on digital content, says Harrison survey - January 6, 2011
Publishers, in the midst of creating and driving a reading revolution brought about by both new digital reading devices and entirely new platforms, see key drivers of the content and reading revolution very differently from consumers. These differing views could hinder wider growth, according to a new research from
Apple iPad may face tough competition in 2011 - December 29, 2010
Apple's iPad is expected to face substantial competition from Microsoft, Research In Motion and others in 2011, it has been reported. In spite of being a strong holiday seller, the tablet is expected to face a host of competition in 2011, with… Read More
Insider threat to cloud security will draw attention next year, says CA Tech poll - December 29, 2010
IT management software and solutions company CA Technologies, US, recently polled its security experts for their predictions on what to look for in the coming year with respect to prevailing threats and industry shifts. In 2011, IT security professionals will need to step up their battle… Read More
India’s KPO business to touch $10 billion by 2012, says ASSOCHAM study - December 24, 2010
India's Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) industry may touch $10 billion by 2012, if the sector is opened for nano and biotech experts and steps are taken to build a strong chain of qualified professionals, according to a study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and… Read More
