ElectricNews.net:News:Global e-government 6 August: "US to up spending on knowledge management: US federal government spending on knowledge management products and services is set to reach USD1.3 billion over the next five years, according to a new study by Input. The market research firm says that spending on knowledge management solutions will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 9 percent, from USD820 million in fiscal year 2003 to almost USD1.3 billion in 2008. The study found that the recently established Department of Homeland Security will fuel much of the spending, along with agencies such as the Department of State and the Department of Justice. "Knowledge management solutions are an emerging area of new spending for agencies supporting homeland security missions, particularly those involving intelligence gathering, processing, and sharing," said Input analyst Payton Smith."
Computer Information Systems Assistant - Vienna: "The Lotus Notes developer works under the overall supervision of the Chief, Information Technology Service, and the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Applications Development Team. Applications Development Team is located in the Division of Administrative and Common Services, Information Technology Service, Enterprise Applications Unit (DACS/ITS/EAU) of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). Lotus Notes & Domino (hereafter referred to as Notes) have become very important instruments in UNOV's knowledge management strategy."
Primus Knowledge Solutions (Nasdaq:PKSI): "today announced that its customers are more satisfied than ever with Primus' Global Support Services and Primus(R) knowledge management software. In conjunction with this news, Primus is launching the Primus Customer Advisory Panel (CAP) to create a forum for customers to continue to provide insight into their experiences with Primus technology and to collaborate on future product direction."
Intertec completes first stage of corporate re-launch: "Intertec solutions range includes, among others, asset lifecycle management, contact/call center management, knowledge management, systems management, security solutions, financial management, hardware and networking."
Hummingbird Eyes Government Projects in Malaysia: "Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Hummingbird is a global enterprise software company employing over 1,300 people in nearly 40 offices around the world.Among other products, it boasts of an integrated information and knowledge management suite that manages the entire lifecycle of information and knowledge assets."
American Higher Ed at Affordable Cost in India: "High-end fields like artificial intelligence, networking, embedded systems, knowledge-based systems, and bio-informatics require very qualified professionals. In this context, there is a tremendous opportunity for specialists (not just programmers). If you have the right academic credentials and are interested in establishing a technically focused career in computing, you should consider doing a high quality/high-end Master's programs. The two years that you spend doing such a program will add tremendous value to your resume.For the first time in country, a two year MBA/MS program from the top 50 U.S Universities is being launched for the aspiring postgraduate students here in India. It is being launched by Ivy League Varsities. The galaxy of universities from which the students can do their courses include M.I.T,Michigan state university,Columbia university,Purdue university,Washington state university which many students even in U.S can only dream to attend."
Independent Research Firm Names Autonomy Leader in Search Industry: "Autonomy's infrastructure technology is used to automate operations within enterprise information portals, customer relationship management, knowledge management, business intelligence and e-business applications, among others."
Massey News Article | E-learning at the core of research center: " New Zealand's Massey University College of Business in Palmerston North "recognises the demand for innovative learning technologies, driven by the rapid evolution of students' individual needs.Pioneering research in the area of e-learning technologies within the Department of Information Systems has been strengthened further with the creation of the Advanced Learning Technologies Research Centre (ALTRC).Directed by Associate Professor Kinshuk, the Centre aims to advance the research of learning systems for students in adaptive learning environments, such as mobile and life-long learners. He says the Centre will focus on key research areas including web-based learning system, intelligent tutoring systems, mobile technologies and knowledge management based systems."
Rebranding: Patni Computer Systems In Makeover Mode: "Patni has created an independent marketing cell to implement the brand change across the organisation. We have formed six SBUs to leverage capabilities across industry verticals leading to focus, flexibility, accountability and enhanced knowledge management."