Knowledge Management Systems: A Text Mining Perspective

TLDR: This book provides a practical tutorial with compelling case studies on how to address the information avalanche the authors all face and is an essential read for any government manager with enterprise-wide information systems responsibilities.

Abstract: V DrChenFF.rs9/7for pdf-italic 11/20/01 8:28 AM Page 1 DrChenFF.rs9/7for pdf-italic 11/20/01 8:28 AM Page 2 " A concise and insightful text by one of the acknowledged leaders in the field. As evidenced by the case studies included here, Professor Chen's research program contributes to numerous application areas and promises to continue to do so. " " Hsinchun Chen for many years has lead the world in applying new information technologies to large complex information management problems encountered in all large enterprises. This book provides a practical tutorial with compelling case studies on how to address the information avalanche we all face. " " Knowledge management is crucial to the success of enterprises of varying sizes. This book gives an excellent explanation and illustration of how some of these new knowledge management techniques and concepts can be leveraged in modern organizations. Its potential for medical informatics and digital government applications, in particular, is tremendous. " " The projects and case studies described in this book are very insightful and useful. I would strongly urge IT researchers and practitioners to look closely into these new techniques and their potential applications in various private enterprises and governments. " " Text mining is an increasingly important topic in knowledge management especially after the September 11, 2001 tragedy in the United States. Hsinchun Chen provides us with a delightful set of introductory materials on this topic and how to apply them in the real world. The book comes with a wealth of references, making it easier for novices to find additional in-depth materials. " DrChenFF.rs9/7for pdf-italic 11/20/01 8:28 AM Page a " Dr. Chen's book is an essential read for any government manager with enterprise-wide information systems responsibilities. As perhaps the world's largest business, the Federal government is badly in need of KM capabilities, and far behind the best practices of the private sector. The book focuses appropriately on the bi-modal nature of knowledge management; i.e. it requires fresh and cutting-edge thinking in both the technical underpinnings and in organization design, process and culture. Neither is sufficient without the other. " Larry Brandt Program Manager, Digital Government program Experimental and Integrative Activities National Science Foundation " As a knowledge management practitioner, I am often deluged with vendor hype regarding the latest " fads " in KM technology. Each vendor promises to provide the " complete solution to all your corporate KM needs " , leading …