ECM Guest Contributors

61. Top 3 Records Management Challenges 6/14/2016

    Records management is again in the spotlight after the Office of Inspector General released a report evaluating the State Department’s poor recordkeeping processes. This report pointed out the bulk of government agencies suffer from the same ailments — outdated records management policies and procedures, and ranking records management as low on organizations’ list of priorities. The implications of not addressing weaknesses in a records management program can be costly, even for organizations that aren’t responsible for managing and retaining emails containing top-secret information. With complicated retention schedules and the looming possibility of an audit always present, records management involves far greater effort than making sure documents are filed in a safe place. Here are three major records management challenges facing organizations and ways to overcome them. Katie Burke, Senior Government Program Strategist, Laserfiche

62. You Can't Lose What You Don't Have 6/10/2016

    Data loss prevention (DLP) gets a new edge with retention management.

63. 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

64. 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.

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. Three Trends Driving ECM Growth 3/8/2016

    Although the ECM market is considered mature, it is still expanding at a healthy compound growth rate of nearly 13 percent according to a 2015 Frost & Sullivan report. What is driving this continued growth, even though common logic would tell you that most large and mid-sized companies already have ECM systems? The answer is relatively simple. The need for content-based solutions continues to evolve as new types of information and usage of content emerges. By Scott Craig, vice president of product marketing, Lexmark Enterprise Software

69. 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

70. Addressing Variability In Barcode Labeling 2/9/2016

    Labeling today is complex with companies facing a wide range of evolving requirements including regional, language, customer, and regulatory requirements — all of which must be met in a quick and efficient manner to avoid disruption to business and to companies supply chains. Companies that are not able to support these new requirements and streamline label changes to deal with this extensive variability can end up with fines, dissatisfied customers, and loss of business. Enterprise Labeling allows businesses to deal with variability in labeling by enabling label formatting and content to change dynamically to support a myriad of different label combinations with a minimum number of label designs. By Mike Ward, Vice President of Technical Services, Loftware