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Brazil’s Government Debates Future of Digital Publishing

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: May 24, 2013
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A high level meeting in Brasilia debated the future of digital publishing, focusing on reducing taxes on ebooks and devices and using digital to promote the democratization of reading.
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New E-book Library for Brazilian Mobile Devices

By Roberta Campassi | Published: June 19, 2012
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Mobile phone company Claro, with 61 million users in Brazil, is adding a new cloud based subscription e-book library, Claro Leitura, with 1,500 titles.  Read More

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Wiley Exec Philip Kisray Explains Plans for Building Business in Brazil

By Roberta Campassi | Published: May 22, 2012
Philip Kirsay recently visited Brazil in anticipation of Wiley entering the market.

Wiley says the plan is not to become a Brazilian publisher, but to be more proactive, improve our distribution, develop new products and sell more rights. Read More

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Pearson Expands University E-Library to 1,500 Titles, 40 Subjects

By Roberta Campassi | Published: May 22, 2012
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Pearson has expanded Biblioteca Virtual Universitária to 1,500 titles in 40 subject areas and 5 new publishers. The service was launched in 2005 with just 100 titles. Read More

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Gov’t Investment Turns “Portal de Periódicos” Into a Top Global Virtual Library

By Roberta Campassi | Published: May 22, 2012
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Brazil, spent R$133.2 million (US$66.6 million) to fill Portal de Periódicos in 2011, making it one of the biggest online libraries in the world. Read More

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