Summary
The information marketplace is evolving. Contextual information distribution is no longer just about the bulk supply of content to one demand-side entity. It is increasingly about the targeted distribution of very specific data points to those people within the workflow who must have the content to complete their part. This, in turn, demands payment methods that can cater to specific data elements as well as large-scale licenses or subscriptions, which, in the future, will drive different payment and collection methods. The key to successful delivery of future information services is customization.
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Getting Just What You Need
Thomson Scientific
In a recent keynote speech delivered to the 11th European Business Information Conference (EBIC), Richard J. Harrington, president and CEO of The Thomson Corporation, said, "We need to get the right information to the right people at the right time with the right applications software to enable clients to make the right decisions."That, in a nutshell, summarizes the demands placed on information professionals and the information content industry today. But how are these demands addressed?Current Market D...See the full content of this document
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