I  looked at Open source and free offerings recently pondering these two models. Many questions such as; Are they sustainable, are these models really free in the long run and; can I actually use Open source and free software as the backbone of my information management processes that support my business operations?
IS IT DOABLE?
OK, so if I use Open office, Xmind, Nitro pdf reader and/or integrate my work with Google mail and docs; hmm, this really got me thinking; will this really work for …

Last week we published part 1 of the ThinkBuzan iMindMap test. In the second part of our test we focus on working with iMindMap and doing work related tasks. We focus on mindmapping with several work processes such as: Knowledge Management, Project management, Reporting and Presenting and of course our conclusion.
Do you have best practises with iMindMap and work processes please inform us via the comment field, or contact us.
Read the full testreport about ThinkBuzan iMindMap 4.1 Ultimate

Preface
Hypershifters focuses on the use of visual mapping software. It addresses open source, freeware as well as commercial solutions.
The added value Hypershifters provides is in research, advice and consultancy for experienced and inexperienced users.
Many users have concerns about the possibilities of visual mapping in their work environment. This was reason for Hypershifters to create a test team that, co-advised by international experts in the field of visual mapping, critically reviews current products.   Not so much viewed from the intricacies of the software, but rather from its scope of applicability. …

Recently Hypershifters published the first part the Mindjet MindManager 8 test. In the second part the experts of Hypershifters will zoom in on severalwork applications with MindManager such as Knowledge management, Reporting and presenting, Personal dashboard, Online mind-mapping and our conclusion on Mindjet MindManager 8. This second part is important for workers who want to make smart use of software.
Read the second part of the Mindjet MindManager 8 test.

Hypershifters reviews
Hypershifters focuses on the use of visual mapping software. It addresses open source, freeware as well as commercial solutions. The added value Hypershifters provides is in research, advice and consultancy for experienced and inexperienced users. Many users have concerns about the potential of visual mapping in their work environment. This was reason for Hypershifters to create a test team that, co-advised by international experts in the field of visual mapping, critically reviews current products. Not so much viewed from the intricacies of the software, but rather from its scope of applicability. …