information
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Tools & methods
The history of computing is both evolution and revolution
The changes that have been made in computing and other areas in the 60 years since the first computer in…
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Community
Panama Papers revelation: we must rethink data security systems
Breaches of confidential information are inevitable. But we can limit their size and scope, and therefore their damage.
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In the news
The changing face of print and online news
A growing number of people are getting their news from social media, and we are also witnessing the rise of…
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Community
Medical groupthink: is that surgery, procedure or medication really necessary?
Given my experiences, it has been no surprise to read the recent report 'Questionable care: avoiding ineffective treatment' and an…
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In the news
National Library of Australia’s Trove service facing efficiency dividend cuts
Key programs of the National Library of Australia are facing cuts or cancellation as a result of the Australian Government's…
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Tools & methods
Report reveals our bad email habits
A recent report suggests that the problem isn’t so much the volume of the emails we receive, but rather the…
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KM in sustainable development
From 2016, 28 September is International Day for the Universal Access to Information
The 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO has proclaimed 28 September as International Day for the Universal Access…
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ABCs of KM
Case Study: The dangers of information silos
Decision-making for the Shoalhaven River had missed vital information, highlighting the danger of information silos in organisations.
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ABCs of KM
A model for understanding knowledge systems
A simple model of the relationships between data, information and knowledge is important, assisting understanding of how knowledge systems are…
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ABCs of KM
The role and limitations of information systems in effective KM [EKM series]
Editor’s note: This is a continuing serialisation of edited portions of Andre Saito’s PhD. In 2001, Grover & Davenport carried out…