ECM: Understanding ECM, What It Can Do For You, And Justifying The Cost

Enterprise content management (ECM) has been among the fastest growing sectors in technology for more than five years. The drivers continue to be on the rise in this compliance and regulatory environment, and return on investment (ROI) can easily be demonstrated. Why then is it still so difficult to gain buyin and board approvals for ECM initiatives? According to the AIIM ECM Industry Watch in 2007, 29% of respondents indicated justifying the investment and gaining board approval was the biggest challenge; 28% said planning/managing the implementation and change management were the biggest challenge. Let's explore why that is and the best way to address these issues. Submitted by Daybreak