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Erecords and Print Records Retention and Disposal, Part 1

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A frequent issue my clients grapple with is retention and disposal of records, both digital and print. They ask: What do we need to keep, why and for how long? Why don’t we just keep it all, especially erecords, since storage is so inexpensive? How do we keep track of everything? What about Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) … Read More

Digital Signatures

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There are many ways to get and use digital signatures. They are easily transportable, cannot be imitated by someone else, and can be time-stamped. Digital signatures can be used with any kind of message or document, encrypted or not. With all of my clients, we sign a contract that includes all facets of a project. … Read More

Record Management Strategies: Plotting the Changes

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As a professional member of AIIM.org, I have access to valuable resources that empower my clients to leverage their strategic knowledge to positively affect their bottom line. Recently, I downloaded an AIIM market intelligence report entitled “Records Management Strategies – Plotting the Changes”.  It is a must read for anyone implementing or revisiting an RM/DM/ECM … Read More

Managing Legal (or any documents, images, etc.) Cool Infographic

Manage Legal Documents -- KnowledgeTree

This KnowledgeTree infographic is entitled Manage Legal Documents: Best Practices for Corporate Counsel and Legal Professionals, but it applies to any organization which has document, image or other information types that need to be organized, findable, version-controlled and part of the workflow. What kind of learner are you: audio, visual or kinesthetic? Most of us … Read More

Big Data=Bigger Opportunity

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Feeling overwhelmed by data and information coming at you? Can’t keep up with your Facebook friends, LinkedIn account or find a document you need to do your work? It’s no wonder. Information is coming at us faster and the pace continues to accelerate. http://blog.getsatisfaction.com/2011/07/13/big-data/?view=socialstudies Content is certainly abundant. Making effective business use of content by … Read More