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Digital Library Re-Launch
SAE International has announced the re-launch of the SAE Digital Library as SAE MOBILUS™. The results will improve users’ discovery and will offer more features and capabilities. The release is expected in June of 2016. This interesting news came to us from My San Antonio in their article, “SAE Digital Library Re-launches as SAE MOBILUS™ – The Destination for…
Read MoreCensorship, Intellectual Freedom, and Books
The American Library Association recently released the State of America’s Libraries Report 2016. One small part of that report includes the most challenged books of 2015. This interesting information came to our attention from The Washington Post in their article, “The books Americans want removed from libraries.” There does seem to be some common objections to the…
Read MoreNew Journal Acquisition Broadens Research
SAGE Publishing has purchased the full journal portfolio of academic journals publisher, IP Publishing Ltd. SAGE Publishing brought this news to us in their release, “SAGE Publishing acquires journal portfolio from prominent humanities and social science publisher, IP Publishing.” Effective April 1, 2016, SAGE will be publishing the following five titles: Industry and Higher Education – a bi-monthly…
Read MoreWho is Watching?
Artificial intelligence permeates all parts of our lives. Essentially anyone with an internet connection is benefiting from or contributing to artificial intelligence, whether they know it or not. DATAVERSITY brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Improving Customer Experience with Artificial Intelligence.” As you stream the latest movie or browse your favorite online…
Read MoreEmbrace the Digital
OpenText has announced the availability of OpenText Release 16, the integrated digital information platform. PRNewswire brought this information to our attention in their article, “OpenText Delivers The Most Comprehensive Digital Platform For Enterprise Digital Transformation.” OpenText Release 16 features Suite 16 and Cloud 16 and is a single platform that manages and analyzes the entire flow of information.…
Read MoreStorage on Steroids
Digital Locker has been in place for more than a year. By its name alone, you could assume it is all about storage. However, according to the creators, it offers more than just storage. This interesting information came to us from Express Computer in their article, “Unlocking the full potential of the Digital Locker.” As one of…
Read MoreDigital Consistency Needed
Preservica is in the digital preservation business. They recently became a ‘supporter’ of the Information Governance Initiative (IGI), and will join forces with the think tank for a quantitative research project to benchmark the unique challenge of protecting long-term digital records. This interesting news came to us from Real Wire in their release, “Preservica joins the…
Read MoreSemantic Key to Partnership
Impelsys and Ontotext are releasing an integrated technology offering that will allow publishers and content providers to benefit from semantically enriched metadata. Database Trends and Applications brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Impelsys and Ontotext Partner to Provide Smart Content.” The two vendors each bring different things to the table. Impelsys offers its digital content…
Read MoreNew eLibrary from the United Nations
The United Nations has launched an electronic library – the first comprehensive global search, discovery, and dissemination platform for digital content created by the United Nations. To begin with, the United Nations iLibrary, launched by United Nations Publications, includes publications, journals and series comprising facts and expertise on international peace and security, human rights, economic…
Read MoreLeading Us to the Future
Machine learning technology is making leaps and strides for companies in delivering tailored online experiences. By seeking to discover meaningful patterns within large amounts of data, machine learning continues to work with cloud computing and big data analytics to change how enterprises manage digital content to produce innovative online experiences. An important shift in outcomes and intentions…
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