Research & technology
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Explore the sectionRESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
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Patent landscapes & technology analysis
Patent-landscape research organizes searching, classification, technical relationships and trends around a defined technology question. Methods, source coverage and limitations give findings context. The examples help frame objectives and a possible report.
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Computer software rental
Computer software rental concerns time-limited use of specified software, including usage rights, users, deployment and expiry arrangements. The comparisons illustrate conditions to discuss when describing a rental requirement.
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Software as a service (SaaS)
SaaS provides software access over a network, involving hosting, accounts, collaboration, integrations and maintenance. The workspace example helps clarify roles, workflows and software integration requirements.
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THE READING DESK
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Information retrieval
Introduction to Information Retrieval
Retrieval methods textbook
2008 · Cambridge University Press
Data & AI
An Introduction to Statistical Learning
Statistical learning in practice
2023 · with Applications in Python
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Computer science
CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science
Computer-science introduction
English · Introductory
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