Intranets and Push Technology: Creating an Information-Sharing Environment Contributor(s): Pedley, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0851424236 ISBN-13: 9780851424231 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.88 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2000 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Business & Economics | Business Communication - General - Reference |
Dewey: 651.792 |
Lexile Measure: 1430 |
Series: ASLIB Know How |
Physical Information: 114 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This guide examines the use of technology for sharing information, both within an organisation, and between companies and their clients and customers. It looks in particular at the use of push/ pull technologies for delivering current awareness services. The guide also discusses the pros and cons of the technology, particularly information overload, and suggests a number of ways of minimising the problems. The guide contains a useful list of books, reports, journals and other information sources. Contents: Introduction; Intranets; Extranets; Groupware; Case studies; Push/pull technologies; Information overload; Key players; Useful information sources; References; Further reading. |