Competitive Intelligence
Source: Newark Star-Ledger "The Prying Game"
From the article, "The ranks of CI operatives, meanwhile, have climbed dramatically the past decade, from 1,550 in 1990 to nearly 7,000, according to the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals. These days, the director of a Fortune 500 CI department can earn upwards of $200,000, says Houston, who runs Results Management Group, a Denver-based executive search firm specializing in competitive intelligence."
Web Search--Copyright
Web Search--Google
Source: The New York Times "Google Runs Into Copyright Dispute"
From the article, "Legal experts say the episode highlights problems with the law that can make companies or individuals liable for linking to sites they do not control. And it has turned Google, whose business is built around a database of two billion Web pages, into a quiet campaigner for the freedom to link." See Also: VAS&ND (April 13, 2002)
Digital Data
Computer Forensics
Source: Salon.Com "Digging for Computer Dirt"
An interesting read. From the article, "Collecting obsolete tape drives used to be an eccentric hobby. But now that corporate lawsuits can hinge on unearthing ancient digital data, stocking up on funky hardware is good business."
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