The i³ (i-cube) is a special service designed to provide a complete solution to the information needs of large institutions - particularly institutions engaged in economics / business education and research. The service makes available to the institution all the CMIE database products on a server at the premises of the institution. CMIE also provides the services of a fully trained Information Officer stationed at the institution to work exclusively for the institution.

The Information Officers works like a professional Research Assistant to the faculty and as a guide to the students to help them use databases efficiently.

CMIE ensures that the server is always updated and is up and running efficiently. This frees the institute from a maintenance and hardware upgradation problem. CMIE takes responsibility for the hardware and software related to databases, its updates, training of students and faculty and also in helping faculty undertake research. The institute is thus free to spend its energies on teaching and research.

The i³ is a concept that can be customised to suite the specific requirements of institutions. We have experienced a diverse set of needs - ranging from extending the scope of the databases managed to the number of Information Officers stationed to the conducting of regular training classes. We would be glad to help tailor the i³ concept to meet the specific needs of your institution.

i³ is designed as a one-stop solution to information requirements in large institutions - particularly the educational institutions in India.