This new analysis delves into the $25 billion Scholarly Research market. The market grew by just under 4% in 2023, driven by demand for workflow solutions to improve research efficiency, and the possibilities offered by generative AI tools.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Scholarly Research: 2024 Ecosystem View

Author: Kate Worlock

Date: March 25, 2025

Trump’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cuts and Congress’s push to end free filing may boost tax software demand but rushed automation breeds disruption

Read more on the Outsell Platform: IRS Workforce Cuts Will Reshape Tax Filing

Author: Hugh Logue

Date: March 20, 2025

ANSI and Accuris offer compliance products to improve workflows, but without deeper standards integration, end users still face inefficiencies. As publishers restrict licensing, compliance professionals struggle with fragmented content—highlighting a growing gap in regulatory intelligence solutions.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Standards Aggregators Diversify into Compliance Management

Author: Tatiana Khayrullina

Date: March 19, 2025

On March 3, 2025, FactSet acquired TableTop Data, owner of LogoIntern, a tool automating pitchbook logo formatting. While not a major revenue driver, the deal strengthens FactSet’s AI-driven workflow automation strategy, setting it apart from competitors focused more on data than client efficiency.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: FactSet’s Acquisition of TableTop: A Small Deal With Big Implications

Author: Sachin Gulab Kalwani

Date: March 18, 2025

Interview with Rose Luckin, Professor of Learner Centred Design, University College London
Founder and CEO, Educate Ventures

Read more on the Outsell Platform: AI In Learning Design

Author: David Worlock

Date: March 17, 2025

Legal information solutions are advancing rapidly as professional AI tools expand to support diverse data formats, including audio and video, reshaping how information is consumed and analyzed.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Legal AI Assistants Go Multi-Modal with vLex’s Vincent AI Update

Author: Hugh Logue

Date: March 12, 2025

An interview with Dr Raym Crow, Managing Partner, Chain Bridge Group; Senior consultant SPARC.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Open Access publishing – The first 25 years and the prospects for the future.

Author: David Worlock

Date: March 11, 2025

Use of transformative agreements has grown substantially over the last ten years, but will they prove to be a suitable vehicle for a large-scale transition to open access?

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Transformative Agreements: Current State and Future Predictions

Author: Kate Worlock

Date: March 10, 2025

No business can do it all. Establishing strong commercial partnerships can be a pathway to creating additional value and accelerating growth. This analysis provides a framework for evaluating partnership goals, different partnership types, and associated risks to build a clear partnership strategy.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Operating Practice: Making Partnership Strategy Work

Author: Philipp Mueller

Date: March 06, 2025

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Read more on the Outsell Platform: AI Licensing Deal Tracker – PDF Version – 2025-03-05

Author: Outsell Analysis

Date: March 05, 2025

Outsell has tracked over 70 AI licensing deals, highlighting how publishers that move quickly to secure strategic agreements will strengthen their position, while those that hesitate risk being drowned out by a flood of AI-generated content.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: AI Licensing Deal Tracker: The Deals Shaping the Future of Media and AI

Author: Hugh Logue

Date: March 05, 2025

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into electronic health records promises to enhance efficiency, reduce physician workload, and improve predictive analytics. However, adoption faces hurdles that vendors need to address for long-term success in the evolving healthcare AI landscape.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: AI and EHRs: Balancing Innovation and Trust

Author: Nick Scheponik

Date: March 04, 2025

Governments are reshaping AI regulation to serve national interests, creating a fragmented legal landscape where one-size-fits-all compliance no longer applies.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Outsell AI Regulation and Litigation Tracker: March 2025

Author: Hugh Logue

Date: March 03, 2025

Falling search-based lead quality at Google and Microsoft coupled with generative AI’s rewriting of the rules of search is making advertisers and marketers anxious. Unfortunately, they must address the drop in lead quality on their own for now.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Google & Microsoft Search-Based Lead Quality Falls

Author: Randy Giusto

Date: February 27, 2025

AI is transforming financial markets, with 79% of investments focused on accelerating insights. FactSet, S&P Global, and Bloomberg lead, while slower adopters risk falling behind. Vendors must monetize AI, enhance user experiences, and invest in strategic partnerships to stay competitive.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: How AI Is Reshaping Financial Markets Infrastructure

Author: Sachin Gulab Kalwani

Date: February 26, 2025

Clarivate’s recent announcement that it is ending its perpetual access models for print and e-books has caused a stir in the library community and altered the competitive landscape. What drove the move, and will others follow suit?

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Clarivate Ends Perpetual Access Purchasing for Library Buyers

Author: Kate Worlock

Date: February 24, 2025

Moody’s acquisition of property risk intelligence provider CAPE Analytics bolsters its own property risk management assets, adding important geospatial capabilities to better understand property risk.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Moody’s CAPE Analytics Deal Bolsters Geospatial Property Risk Analytics

Author: Randy Giusto

Date: February 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s recent executive orders have thrown a series of curve balls at US higher education research and teaching institutions, with significant potential long-term implications.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Policy Shifts and Funding Cuts: What’s Next for US Research and Education?

Author: Kate Worlock

Date: February 18, 2025

The fight over AI training and copyright just took a decisive turn. A federal court has ruled against Ross Intelligence, finding that training AI on copyrighted content without permission is not fair use.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Landmark Ruling Deals Major Blow to AI Training on Copyrighted Content

Author: Hugh Logue

Date: February 17, 2025

A surge of investments and product launches in legal AI assistants is reshaping how knowledge-based platforms create value, unlocking growth opportunities while intensifying risks around data control, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning.

Read more on the Outsell Platform: Legal AI Assistant Investments Are Heating Up

Author: Hugh Logue

Date: February 12, 2025