Further Services
We specialise in locating and analysing information not usually found in the mass media or on the www. Even now, in an age of exponential information overload, much of the vast store of accumulated human knowledge still resides in thousands of unique libraries and special data collections scattered throughout the world.
There is also much original, interesting and valuable information found in universities, think tanks, industry bodies and in the living minds of our elders and experts.
Current Awareness
We make it easier to keep up to speed in your special areas of knowledge and responsibility. In this age of information overload it makes sense to get someone else to find and filter the vital information you need right now. Nominate any particular topic and we will make sure a close watching brief is kept on all your ongoing areas of interest.
Corporate Intelligence
If you’re about to do business with an unknown company or organisation, it’s wise to find out as much as possible about your prospective partners before entering into any kind of binding agreement. Whether you’re a community organisation, an individual, or even a large institution, it pays to know who you’re dealing with.
We will compile a comprehensive profile on any organisation or business entity that you care to nominate. The research methods we use are completely open, legal and ethical. Complete commercial confidentiality is assured in all cases.
Film, TV and Digital Content Research
e3i has had considerable experience in the preliminary research needed for the production of TV documentary and drama for all kinds of audiences. We have an extensive network of multimedia production colleagues along with our extended family of creative and technical associates to draw upon when needed. The kinds of research and development we have undertaken in this sector include:
- Researching storylines, personalities and historical events;
- Locations scouting;
- Stock video provision;
- Outdoors and marine logistics and shoot support;
- Sourcing of background materials and set dressing;
- Finding experts and talent;
- Cultural and religious briefings; and,
- Fact checking.
Sustainable Development and Resource Efficiency
Since it’s inception, e3i has focused on the economic benefits arising out of the ongoing resource efficiency revolution. Energy efficiency, clever design and innovative financial instruments offer enormous opportunities for wealth creation and environmental renewal in the coming decades.
For many years to come, new, valuable regional niche markets will continue to emerge, giving nimble and intelligent operators superior dividends far in excess of those realised from conventional forms of investment.
We and our associates continually stay in touch with this exciting and fast moving domain and consciously look for commercial opportunities in areas such as:
- Industrial symbiosis and advanced environmental design;
- New technologies for regional development;
- Design tools for efficiency and durability;
- Advanced simulation and virtual manufacturing techniques;
- Design for disassembly and disposal; and,
- Application of innovative financial and information strategies for improved economic, social and environmental outcomes.
Intranets, DVD, Interactive TV
Gaining lasting presence and ongoing exposure in the new convergent media takes more than just a colourful and busy home page. We and our associates design interactive content that intelligently scales up with you as you grow, yet is still capable of operating quickly and intelligently within current technical and market constraints. Getting a good return from your interactive investment demands forward thinking; simple, intelligent interface design and economic use of resources.
We will also add extra value to your information in the form of customised intranets, catalogues, CD-ROMs, DVDs and interactive DTVi digital television content — turning your static, locked away data into valuable distributed knowledge for in-house, consumer or broadcast use.