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Sites and articles that provide specific examples of applications or techniques widely used or generally applicable to the field Knowledge Management.

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McKnow Results of research projects designed to develop automated and user-oriented methods and algorithms. Features searchable database of project summaries, research teams and contact details. [English and Dutch]. www.mcknow.com

Learning and Innovation - Armed With Intelligence Shared knowledge is the Department of Defense's not-so-secret weapon. By Perry Glasser, CIO Magazine. www.cio.com/archive/080197_learn.html

On-Line Distance Learning, Learning Communities and Knowledge Management Adisorn Na Ubon of the University of York examines the application of techniques from KM to the problems of distance education. Offers references and links to related resources. www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/~adisornn/research.htm

Beep Knowledge System Detailed case reports with advanced search facilities on the use of information and communication technology. Features multiple search methods, help and contact information. www.beepknowledgesystem.org

The Competitive Semiconductor Manufacturing Human Resources Project Findings of a University of California, Berkeley project on information sharing in different organizational contexts. Features articles that compare and contrast differences between the U.S. and Japanese semiconductor industry. ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~iir/worktech/csm-hr

Knowledge Management at Arthur D. Little - Organization and Technology Discusses the implementation, organizational alignment process and system roll-out. By Dr. Patricia Spallek and Stefan Dietlein. [PDF] www.softwareag.com/corporat/news/sept2003/XPLOIT_ADL_KM_e.PDF

Knowledge Management at Health Canada Shares the vision, activities, products and tools used. [English, French] www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iacb-dgiac/km-gs/english/kmhome.htm

Managing Knowledge The Chevron Way Prepared remarks for delivery by Kenneth T. Derr, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chevron Corporation, to the Knowledge Management World Summit. www.chevrontexaco.com/../../chevron_speech/1999/99-01-11.asp

Case Study: Knowledge Portal at Cisco Report by John Schneble describes the design and development of a knowledge portal for Cisco Systems. Published by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). www.learningcircuits.org/2002/may2002/schneble.html

DesignNet Offers description and outcomes of the research project of the Politecnico di Milano University - INDACO Department. Includes news. www.designnet.polimi.it