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Mobile access to information resources : Martin White
Venue:
CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE
Date:
Wednesday, 13 April, 2011 - 09:30 - 16:30
Course Outline:
Over the last two years there has been dramatic growth in the way in which smart phones and tablet PCs are used to access a wide range of information resources. Publishers of legal, business and scientific information are now adapting their services to take advantage of software ‘apps’ which provide one touch access to information. Many organisations are also evaluating how to provide access to intranets and other enterprise applications This course will provide a non-technical introduction to the technology, illustrate the range of services available from publishers, consider the implications for intranet managers and outline the elements of a mobile information access strategy.
Among the subjects to be covered will be
- How to adapt intranet content for mobile access
- The benefits and challenges of mobile search
- How to evaluate mobile information service providers
- Making effective use of locational information
- Making the business case for investment in mobile applications
Who should attend:
Intranet and web managers who are recognising the potential of delivering to smart phones and tablet pcs and need a balanced perspective on the technological and management opportunities and challenges.
Course Presenter:
Martin White
Martin White is the Managing Director, Intranet Focus Ltd. He has been tracking developments in mobile technology for 15 years, and is currently working as an adviser to a global telecommunications company. Over the last year he has been monitoring developments and the way in which publishers and organisations are beginning to take advantage of smart phone technology.
Costs (including lunch and refreshments):
UKeiG members £160 + VAT at the current rate; others £200 + VAT at the current rate
Pdf Booking Form:
Course Reference for Online Bookings:
mobile130411
Bookings
UKeiG accepts firm bookings by post, fax, email and through the UKeiG Web site. All fees are payable in full prior to the date of the course. Cancellations received less than 7 working days before the start of the course will be subject to the full fee. For non-attendance at a course there will be no refunds and the full fee will be payable. Substitutions may be made at any time without additional cost.
UKeiG reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient bookings have been received. Delegates will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the course fee. UKeiG reserves the right to make changes to the programme. UKeiG will not be liable for any consequential loss of travel or accommodation fees due to cancellation of the course.
A cancellation fee of £25.00 + VAT is payable.
Please specify any special dietary requirements.
Booking Form
You can complete a PDF booking form for this course and return it no later than seven days before the course date.
Christine Baker
Piglet Cottage
Redmire
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 4EH
Tel & Fax: 01969 625751 +44 1969 625751
Email: CABaker@ukeig.org.uk
Cheques should be made payable to UK eInformation Group
Online Booking
For online bookings please take note of the Course Booking Reference and complete the Online Event Booking Form.
