ECM Guest Contributors

51. Top 5 Issues To Consider Before Customizing Technology 7/15/2016

    Customization used to be a bad word to many business owners. It was viewed as encumbering higher costs and depending on complex IT infrastructure. However, with the availability of more outsourced technology resources and the increased drive for innovation and marketplace gains, customization is becoming a more common business practice. By Kristen McAlister, President, Cerius Executives

52. From Copiers To Computers: ECM Eases Shift To Digital For Photocopy Companies 5/19/2016

    Demand for copy paper is expected to drop by nearly a quarter in the next decade, following a 3.3 million ton drop in the last four years. Yet the demand for documentation, particularly in the healthcare, legal, and financial services industries is more prevalent than ever. So there is a growing need for digitization as well as for systematic and efficient filing, storage, and retrieval. By Tim Wacker, technical writer, NBN Communications

53. 5 Trends Shaping Enterprise Labeling 5/17/2016

    As the function of labeling continues to grow in importance in today’s global supply chain, many companies are searching for labeling processes that work hand and hand with their supply chain strategy. These companies recognize labeling has becoming a mission-critical component in their supply chain as they continue to expand globally.

54. 4 Things To Consider When Implementing Electronic Records 5/3/2016

    A records management strategy is vital to the lifecycle of any organization’s information. Many organizations considering electronic records face decisions about which system and capabilities are needed, as well as how to manage the system once deployed. Organizations that already have electronic records management (ERM) systems — like many hospitals, educational institutions, and government entities — are reassessing their systems in light of new risks, regulations, and advances in ERM technologies.

55. Get Lean With Your Workplace Document Processes 4/19/2016

    Business leaders focused on improving document efficiency and reducing costs are always looking for ways to implement workflow changes that can positively impact their organization’s results. Additionally, the issue of protecting information, especially in an age of document theft, can shape up to be a daunting task and require extra focus.

56. The Secret To User Group Success? Geek Fun And Free Lunch 4/13/2016

    Hi-tech user-groups were all the rage 12 years ago, when Rosalind Collins started exploring how an electronic records management system by Laserfiche might ease records keeping in the Charlottesville, VA, Revenue Commissioner’s office. Today, that exploration has turned into an overhaul of operations and she credits a user-group for easing that transition, even as the self-help groups appear to be falling out of fashion in many other areas of hi-tech.

57. 5 Ways Technology Can Help Organizations Adapt To A Multi-Generational Workforce 2/10/2016

    There are many stereotypes of the generational cohorts in today’s workforce. Are all Millennials ambitious but entitled, Gen Xers hard working and status-driven, and Boomers socially progressive but resistant to change? Regardless of common stereotypes, it’s time to look beyond them to answer a more important question: how can IT create a culture that enables different generations to effectively work together? By Katie Burke, senior government program strategist, Laserfiche

58. 6 Business Drivers Changing Claims Processing 12/4/2015

    The healthcare industry continually faces new mandates and requirements that dramatically affect business processes and the bottom line. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), HITECH, Meaningful Use, HIPAA, ICD-10, HIT, as well as other mandates challenge both health and property and casualty (P&C) insurers to improve operational performance. They are, however, not the only drivers. Following are six additional drivers that are increasing the costs of claims processing. By Jeff Meyers, Product Marketing Director, Kofax from Lexmark

59. The Various Shades Of Dark Data 10/2/2015

    When Gartner coined the term dark data, they brought attention to a facet of information management that deserves the attention of many enterprise teams. Gartner’s definition makes it sound fairly benign: dark data refers to “information assets organizations collect, process, and store during regular business activities, but generally fail to use for other purposes.” Lack of use, however, is rarely good for anything. Cars, people, and yes, even the majority of digital data, need to be active. Inactive data can introduce risks and can also be a symptom of a much bigger information management problem that, if left un-checked, will eventually degrade business operations and decision-making. By Mika Javanainen, Director, Product Management, M-Files Corporation

60. ECM: Gearing Up For A Much Bigger Race 6/26/2015

    AIIM’s CEO John Mancini explains why Enterprise Content Management (ECM) is preparing for a new age.