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SharePoint 2010 remote BLOB storage: A ‘large’ step up on storing data
SharePoint Server 2010 uses SQL Server for storage and while optimized for structured data, most files in SharePoint libraries are unstructured and copies might be better saved as remote BLOB storage. Feature
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New SharePoint 2010 features aid in enterprise content management
Organizations looking to improve their enterprise content management (ECM) capabilities should review the latest SharePoint 2010 features as they prepare to deploy the collaboration platform Feature
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Despite its allure, digital asset management not always the right fit
Before jumping into a digital asset management program, organizations should take a careful look at business objectives and current WCM systems, content management pros say. Feature
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CNG-SAFE enterprise document management program effective at a price
Users talk about their experiences with CNG-SAFE, an enterprise document management program designed to streamline record keeping for medical, tax, accounting and other organizations Feature
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Set early plans to manage growth of your SharePoint 2010 deployment
Organizations should plan implementation of SharePoint 2010 deployments early and carefully so adoption grows according to policies and the enterprise reaps the best return on investment. Feature
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Prepare for the hidden costs of SharePoint Server 2010 implementations
It’s important to consider all the details and likely costs of a SharePoint Server 2010 implementation early to avoid nasty surprises and unplanned expenditures later. Feature
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SharePoint 2010 collaboration ISVs focus on workflow, analytics
The ISV space around SharePoint 2010 collaboration has focused on workflow and analytics, but with more development on the way, that is expected to expand into many other areas and capabilities. Feature
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Staffing is key to a successful SharePoint Server 2010 deployment
Ensuring that IT staffers are well-prepared for SharePoint Server 2010 deployments means enterprises can begin achieving a return on their investment the day the implementation goes live. Feature
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Content analysis tools earn chops in research on social media data
Many organizations are discovering that content analysis tools can help validate market research efforts and hone their messages by mining customer-sentiment data available on social networks. Feature
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Measuring success of an information governance program not so simple
The ongoing management of information governance programs demands measuring the initiative for success. While it can be a challenge, it is possible to prove value and guide program effectiveness. Feature
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Lancaster Bible College gets cloud Web content management system boost
After technical infrastructure issues continually crashed Lancaster Bible College’s website over the course of a year, the school switched to a cloud Web content management system. News | 06 Feb 2012
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Beyond the Web page: Broader Web strategy a must for business success
Page-oriented Web is a thing of the past. In a multichannel world with the explosion of smartphones, e-readers and tablet PCs, it’s time to rethink WCM strategy to be successful and remain relevant. News | 11 Jan 2012
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Lots of talk, little movement toward cloud Web content management
While some companies are getting their feet wet with cloud-based WCM, the ramp-up is slow because of lingering concerns about security, ease of configuration and integration. News | 04 Jan 2012
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From smartphone to scanner: Mobile workforce alters document scanning
Document scanning and information capture processes are changing with the rise of the mobile workforce and the mainstream use of mobile devices. News | 28 Dec 2011
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Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Gartner: Adobe outranks IBM, Microsoft for top Web content management vendors
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Web content management adds Adobe, forecasts an overall growth rate of 14% until the year 2014; almost twice that of the enterprise content management software market. News | 07 Dec 2011
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Alignment, governance critical for content management implementation success
Experts agree there are certain critical factors that can help guide any successful enterprise content management implementation. Organizations should begin with some well-defined steps. News | 05 Dec 2011
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Experts say strategy, governance key for cloud content management
Understanding requirements and devising a strategic plan are best practices to consider when launching a cloud content management project. News | 28 Nov 2011
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Salesforce.com aims social collaboration tool at financial firms
With the upcoming release of Chatter auditing capabilities, Salesforce.com hopes to make the social collaboration tool more appealing to financial services firms and boost its overall market lead. News | 15 Nov 2011
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Gartner Magic Quadrant: Efficiency driving ECM software, market growth
Gartner’s annual Magic Quadrant for enterprise content management (ECM) shows spending on ECM software grew in 2009 and 2010, mainly because of the productivity gains the technology can provide. News | 10 Nov 2011
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ECM software encourages interoperability, addresses meaningful use
By adding structure to data in EHR and PACS silos, enterprise content management software can help health care providers achieve the interoperability that meaningful use requires. Tip
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Using SharePoint for ECM requires careful prep
How does Microsoft's SharePoint rate as a primary enterprise content management system? It's got the features if you are willing and able to build it carefully. Tip
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Content management software: Who will leverage semi-structured and unstructured data?
By acquiring Documentum and FileNet, the two major content management software companies, IBM and EMC are laying claim to a large body of existing users who are managing semi-structured (text, spreadsheets) and unstructured (Web graphics, video, audi... Tip
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How enterprise information management (EIM) differs from ECM
Learn how enterprise information management (EIM) differs from enterprise content management (ECM) and unstructured data management as a data management technology category. Answer
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What’s the difference between ICR and OCR technologies?
What’s the difference between intelligence character recognition (ICR) and optical character recognition (OCR) technologies? Find out, plus read an expert’s OCR definition. Answer
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How important is document metadata in ECM systems?
Learn about the importance of document metadata for ECM systems, how metadata can help your business and whether your company should start using Word document metadata. Answer
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What is a retention schedule, and do you need one for ECM systems?
Get an overview of what a records retention schedule is, and an expert’s take on the role that retention schedules play in the enterprise content management process. Answer
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Where can I find enterprise content management (ECM) best practices?
Find out where you can find enterprise content management (ECM) best practices for implementing ECM technology, plus links to useful ECM organizations for training and resources. Answer
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digital asset management
Digital asset management (DAM) is a business process or a software tool for organizing the creation, management, distribution and archiving of a rich media asset. Rich media assets include photos, music, videos, animations, podcasts and other multime... Definition
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Developing a scalable strategy for content management, collaboration
Enterprise content management and collaboration programs require more than just software. This podcast explains how to design ECM and collaboration strategies that can scale as businesses grow. Podcast
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SpringCM addresses mobile content management, cloud security issues
SpringCM’s Roger Bottum discusses mobile content management, cloud security issues and user engagement as it applies to mobile business. Feature
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Hasbro toys with global enterprise digital asset management system
Hasbro is reinventing its rich media and enterprise digital asset management strategy to make sure its toys and games are correctly used by its marketers, distributors and retailers around the world. Feature
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Web content management's new role: Fueling digitally driven businesses
Web content management is not just about publishing Web pages any more, according to one industry expert. It has become a way to use content to power useful business applications for the enterprise. Feature
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Data archive strategy key to efficient enterprise content management
Digital archiving and the longevity of electronic information is being overlooked by enterprise content management professionals at the enterprise’s peril. Digital doesn’t necessarily mean permanent. Feature
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Lancaster Bible College gets cloud Web content management system boost
After technical infrastructure issues continually crashed Lancaster Bible College’s website over the course of a year, the school switched to a cloud Web content management system. News
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Q&A: SharePoint governance guru Susan Hanley talks deployment plans
Susan Hanley describes the issues behind SharePoint 2010 governance planning and the key aspects to successful SharePoint deployments at organizations of all sizes. Feature
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Successful SharePoint governance is essential to smart implementation
Successful SharePoint governance is just one aspect to successful implementation of the collaboration platform as explained in a chapter of Essential SharePoint 2010: Overview, Guidance, and Planning. Feature
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No charge? Avoid the hidden costs of open source content management
The low costs associated with open source software is a benefit to using open source content management and WCM technology, but there are hidden costs that can be mitigated with some planning. Feature
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Beyond the Web page: Broader Web strategy a must for business success
Page-oriented Web is a thing of the past. In a multichannel world with the explosion of smartphones, e-readers and tablet PCs, it’s time to rethink WCM strategy to be successful and remain relevant. News
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Video, ‘big data,’ cloud, mobile among WCM tools to watch for in 2012
Tighter integration with enterprise systems and a focus on multichannel experiences with video, mobile and cloud WCM tools are among analyst picks for 2012 as WCM takes on CRM strategies. Feature
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About Enterprise content management software platforms
In this section, you’ll find news and practical information about enterprise content management software. Learn how to evaluate ECM software and decide which enterprise content management platform is right for your organization. Get expert advice on successfully deploying and managing ECM platforms, plus guidance on improving the performance of an existing ECM system. Learn about new and emerging trends that are affecting the ECM market and what vendors are doing to keep up with changing user demands. Read ECM case studies to see how other companies are using content management system software and learn about their trials, tribulations and secrets to success in implementing enterprise content management technology.