Research Digest
Sustainable digital preservation of scholarly publications — 05 November 2007
The digital revolution has fundamentally modified the way research is conducted, but also the way in which its results are circulated, reviewed, accessed and preserved. Libraries can no longer rely on stacking a print copy a publication on one of their archive shelfs. Hitherto established models of archiving and preservation of scholarly output need to be rethought. RAND Europe has examined the key determinants of the sustainable digital preservation of scholarly publications, with specific reference to developing a robust approach to the archiving of such records at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek in The Netherlands.
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New research team addresses the expanding European information economy — 01 October 2007
New information and communication technologies (ICT), and innovative applications are changing conventional business models and traditional relationships thus, providing new opportunities for citizens, government and business. The high impact and cross-cutting nature of these developments have prompted RAND Europe to set up a new Information Policy & Economics team (IPE) to help policy and decision makers in European governments and private sector enterprises address the challenges and uncertainties posed by the enfolding information economy.
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Responsibility in the Global Information Society: Towards Multi-stakeholder Governance — 31 May 2007
As part of British Telecommunication's annual Hot Topic series, RAND Europe was asked to conduct a research study investigating the reponsibilities and opportunities facing global ICT companies. The RAND Europe report assesses the ICT sector's responsibilities and identifies the kinds of actions that can be taken through a 'multi-stakeholder governance' approach to respond adequately to the challenges.
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RAND Europe helps deliver Roadmap for Secure e-Government — 05 September 2006
The European Commission has asked RAND Europe to develop a roadmap for the implementation of new pan-European security measures for e-Government across Europe. Special emphasis shall be given to information security issues relating to the introduction of a pan-European e-Identity management framework. Selected experts representing EU Member State governments, industry and academia will comprise a working group, together with members from the European Commission. RAND Europe will support the working group by providing analysis of secure e-Government issues in Europe.
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European Commission publishes a RAND Europe contribution to revision of audiovisual policy — 01 February 2006
RAND Europe assisted the European Commission with a contribution to the assessment of and extending the existing TV without Frontiers (TVWF) Directive. New technologies require adjustments to allow for more effective enforcement of the rules and to reduce unnecessary regulatory rigidities.
Recently released by the EC, the RAND Europe report analyses the future of broadcast video based on consideration of several regulatory options, ranging from deregulation to a mix of regulatory policies to full regulation of all commercial video offerings. RAND Europe researchers addressed the need to balance the benefits of Internal Market liberalisation with the impact of more stringent regulation on innovation and competition. They also considered the ability of governments to implement, monitor and enforce regulatory actions, and the assessment of associated costs.
The regulation under review covers a sector that is in continuous and rapid change, which introduces a high level of complexity and uncertainty. This dynamic context affects the ability to regulate and also influences the way impacts are assessed. The impact assessment focused in particular on the effects of the different policy options vis-à-vis the Lisbon objectives, and the agenda for Better Regulation. In December 2005, the Commission proposed a Directive to be debated and adopted or amended by the European Parliament and Council of Ministers.
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Identity Assurance in the Digital Age — 30 November 2005
The recent growth in the theft of electronic identities in the UK requires new and more innovative ways to protect online users. During its 6th Annual Symposium in late October, the Information Assurance Advisory Council (IAAC) brought together high-level UK government and industry officials to discuss how technology and management can better protect users' electronic identities. As a result of the conference, key participants agreed on a joint initiative to develop a Roadmap for Identity Assurance for the UK by June 2006.
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RAND Researchers Study Impact of Information Technologies on Germany — 2 March 2005
On 2 February 2005 RAND Europe president L. Martin van der Mandele presented the results of a RAND study on the impact of Information and Communication Technologies in Germany in 2015. Van der Mandele addressed some 250 journalists from 16 countries at the International Press Coloqium in Bonn at the Deutsche Telekom headquarters.
RAND's "Living Tomorrow" study identified trends and breakpoints for the next ten years, which include the outlook of being permanently connected and constantly present. Dr. L. Martin van der Mandele envisions three major social trends: one where more userfriendly public and healthcare services are delivered faster and more cheaply (Always Informed); where citizens have the tools to participate in shaping their world (A Beautiful View); and where people interact more broadly with their circles of connections and more deeply with their families and close friends (Always Together). The study was commissioned by the Deutsche Telekom Group for its 10th anniversary as a stock corporation. The project team, which included staff from RAND offices worldwide, interviewed 55 world-leading experts and futurists, consulted over 150 literature sources and held workshops with Germans from varying target groups.
More information on this study and the Press Coloqium are available at the
Deutsche Telekom website:
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European governments can help "virtual, smart organizations" tackle global digital economy — 8 Nov 2004
The information revolution has shifted business toward virtual, smart organization (VSO). A RAND Europe report explores why companies "go smart" and how government can enable competitiveness in this emerging environment.
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Improving IT Procurement: A Joint NAO - RAND Europe report — 5 Nov 2004
A joint UK National Audit Office (NAO) - RAND Europe study reported today on progress made by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) to improve the procurement of information technology (IT) systems by departments and agencies. The report concluded that OGC has put structures in place to minimize the risk of future IT failure and that department and supplier behaviour is positively changing, but that the OGC and departments need to ensure that this momentum is maintained for improvements in IT procurement to be realised.
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Europe learns from past practices in information and communications technology policy — 21 Nov 2002
Together with a consortium of seven European organizations, RAND Europe has developed an online knowledge base for Best Practices in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy.
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RAND Europe organises DDSI conference to protect cyberspace — 31 Oct 2002
A recent conference in Brussels examined the threat of cyberterrorism, the fact that cyber-attacks cost European businesses billions of euros every year, and concern that cyber-crime is deterring European businesses and citizens from going online.
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