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• Choosing the right social media branding strategy

  Social media provides a direct conduit to consumers that can supplement traditional marketing. But it's important to craft that message carefully.  Continue Reading

• Paperless office solutions extend far beyond scanning

  Creating a paperless office has been a strategic goal for companies for some time. But a myopic focus on scanning prevents it from becoming a reality.  Continue Reading

• Tips for choosing a Web software integrator

  Vendors are increasingly trying to work as systems integrators as well as software sellers. But that scenario poses drawbacks for consumers, according to one expert.  Continue Reading

• In content management software, users want what they want

  In the past, the business set the content management software agenda, which brought hard-to-use systems. Today, the user agenda dictates easy-to-use systems.  Continue Reading

• Proactive compliance opens new doors for efficiency

  Compliance initiatives are often prompted by legal or regulatory concerns, but a proactive approach is more likely to create return on investment.  Continue Reading

• Challenges of combining structured and unstructured data

  Business intelligence tools can turn company data into valuable insights, but unstructured data is often a missing component. It doesn't have to be.  Continue Reading

• Should mobile strategy include wearable apps?

  Wearable devices offer new possibilities for interacting with cloud and Web content, but most applications remain firmly linked to parent devices.  Continue Reading

• Outlook-OneDrive integration powers next-gen email collaboration

  Microsoft looks to combine the popularity of email collaboration with the controls of ECM file sharing by integrating OneDrive for Business with Outlook.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2016 expands e-discovery capabilities

  Microsoft is targeting compliance pain points with SharePoint2016, promising improved e-discovery software for hybrid and unstructured data.  Continue Reading

• Box-IBM partnership opens doors for task-oriented mobile ECM

  The combination of Box content services and IBM cognitive computing tools could unlock new functionality for mobile ECM by powering smart, task-oriented applications.  Continue Reading

• How to launch and maintain an enterprise taxonomy

  Taxonomy provides valuable structure for content management, but it often requires customization and ongoing attention.  Continue Reading

• Content analytics becomes an enterprise must-have

  As companies generate increasingly more content, they are coming to recognize that content analytics is a nonnegotiable.  Continue Reading

• New OneDrive sync client may disrupt file-sharing market

  A new sync client for One Drive is coming soon, but the offerings may be too Microsoft-centric to encourage defection from competing services, such as Box.  Continue Reading

• Information governance strategy isn't a project -- it's a culture

  Companies are often daunted by the prospect of developing an information governance strategy. But start small, and recognize that it's about changing company culture.  Continue Reading

• Seven signs you need to upgrade your legacy systems

  Legacy systems can last well beyond their expiration date. So how do you know when it's time to upgrade them?  Continue Reading

• Seven tips in building an information governance strategy

  Your information governance strategy is like running a long-distance race, not a sprint, so plan for endurance, fortitude and various steps along the way.  Continue Reading

• Configuring hybrid search for SharePoint 2013

  Configuring hybrid search for SharePoint Online and SharePoint 2013 isn't quick or easy, but an eight-step process can get the job done.  Continue Reading

• Companies revisit their social media business strategies

  Social media is giving unprecedented voice to consumer preferences and concerns, but there are technology and human challenges to overcome.  Continue Reading

• Ten tips to expose and expunge shadow IT at your company

  Bringing shadow IT projects into the sunlight requires change management and getting employees to embrace IT-sanctioned technologies.  Continue Reading

• How to define user access controls for cloud content services

  As companies move content to the cloud, they need to sort out how to secure access to that information.  Continue Reading

• Office 365 Groups part of Microsoft strategy to spur cloud adoption

  Microsoft's Office 365 Groups strives to make it easier for teams to collaborate and share documents. But if you're not in the cloud, you can't use it.  Continue Reading

• OneDrive for Business and SharePoint fill different niches

  Microsoft is unveiling new OneDrive for Business features in a bid for enterprise cloud file-sharing turf, while leaving more structured collaboration to SharePoint.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Delve may drive demand for Office365

  Microsoft Delve is touted as a hot new interface for SharePoint, but will users embrace it or find it intrusive?  Continue Reading

• Cloud file sharing pushes ECM content for mobile apps

  Cloud file sharing has been a boon for remote collaboration. Now file-sharing apps are poised to help users manage content for mobile experiences.  Continue Reading

• Google shift underscores importance of mobile Web design

  Google is adding mobile performance to its SEO equation, and that has companies reevaluating Web strategy to avoid losses in search rankings.  Continue Reading

• Merging your view of structured and unstructured data in SharePoint

  Companies are seeing the merits of merging structured and unstructured data in SharePoint. But gaining the resulting business insight will take work.  Continue Reading

• Don't blame SharePoint for poor SharePoint adoption

  Companies often blame SharePoint for poor user adoption. But the reality is more complex.  Continue Reading

• Should users eagerly await SharePoint 2016?

  SharePoint 2016 is expected to improve hybrid scenarios. There's also room for upgrades with ECM, cloud configuration and data integration.  Continue Reading

• Widespread SharePoint adoption doesn't eclipse SharePoint cons

  SharePoint has about two-thirds of the document management and collaboration market. So why do users hate it?  Continue Reading

• What to expect in SharePoint 2016

  How will SharePoint 2016 migrate users to hybrid clouds, and what's in store for integration with SQL Server, Power BI and Office 365?  Continue Reading

• DAM spending should stem from digital content needs

  A recent survey indicates widespread dissatisfaction with digital asset management software. Unrealistic expectations are likely a factor.  Continue Reading

• Security controls move to information assets

  Repository-level security is too imprecise to protect sensitive information from accidental leaks and intentional breaches. A composite of controls starting at the content level may be the answer.  Continue Reading

• Content asset protection: How to combat the ‘inside job’

  The Target and Home Depot data breaches highlight the need content asset protection from external threats. But what about threats from an 'inside job'?  Continue Reading

• Mobile back end as a service is behind seamless mobile experiences

  Users expect a seamless, engaging experience on mobile devices. Enter mobile back end as a service -- which users don't see -- for personalizing the interactivity.  Continue Reading

• Information managers: Embrace the information management chaos

  The volume and velocity of data is exploding. Information managers have to accept the reality of the situation to get a handle on it.  Continue Reading

• Consumerization of IT driving change in ECM software

  In the future, managing content will be less about the ECM software you use and more about creating processes and services that enable more efficient work.  Continue Reading

• Is SharePoint in the cloud the right fit for your company?

  SharePoint Online can reduce costs and ease management headaches, but not without a few functionality tradeoffs. Companies should be familiar with shortcomings before making the move into the cloud.  Continue Reading

• The Clinton email brouhaha and information governance

  Hillary Clinton's use of a personal email account raises information governance issues that need to be addressed.  Continue Reading

• Can SharePoint eDiscovery Center meet your company's legal needs?

  SharePoint provides useful native e-discovery capabilities, but they might not be adequate for companies dealing with complex cases and a wide variety of content types.  Continue Reading

• Using social media for business: Terms you should know

  What does 'social business' actually mean? And is 'snackable content' just another marketing buzzword? This glossary clarifies these concepts and other important terms related to social media for business.  Continue Reading

• The five commandments of content governance policies

  Getting your content governance house in order starts with treating your information as an asset -- just as you would your revenue-generating resources.  Continue Reading

• Alternatives to SharePoint abound

  Microsoft's SharePoint may be ubiquitous, but several alternatives to SharePoint have like functionality -- and fewer management headaches.  Continue Reading

• Forrester's Wave on WCM software spotlights APIs, partner ecosystem

  This year's Forrester Wave for Web content management systems is out. The report spotlights the importance of open APIs and the partner ecosystem.  Continue Reading

• The top 10 SharePoint Online governance tips

  A crowded, mismanaged SharePoint repository spawns sprawl, poor governance and usability issues. Governance is the only way out.  Continue Reading

• Why DAM systems aren't keeping pace with digital tasks

  DAM systems have historically managed images and video in a discrete way. But they haven't kept pace with changing digital experiences and new tasks.  Continue Reading

• Is the paperless office imminent?

  Going paperless in the office often seems like unachievable goal. An expert outlines some steps to get there.  Continue Reading

• How analytics engines could -- finally -- relieve enterprise search pain

  Analytics engines could take what was once the province of e-discovery and make effective enterprise search a reality across all company information.  Continue Reading

• ECM market trends to watch in 2015

  The need for more granular content management rights and the lower cost of storage are just two trends likely to dominate the ECM market in 2015.  Continue Reading

• Why usability will drive ECM software in 2015

  Usability is the priority in ECM software. Vendors will face a day of reckoning if they push technology that isn't user-friendly in 2015.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint Online, other Office 365 apps work together

  Following its 'better together' strategy, Microsoft plans deeper integration between SharePoint Online and other Office 365 applications.  Continue Reading

• Search-based applications need the engine of taxonomy

  Designing functional taxonomies is one of the first steps in making search-based applications more effective. How can organizations map out classification schemes that will help return the most relevant search results?  Continue Reading

• Will cognitive computing find a place in the real world?

  Cognitive computing may seem out of reach, but companies can start using semantic modeling and machine learning to shape Web content.  Continue Reading

• Building more powerful search atop an ECM system

  ECM often fails to deliver on its promised search capabilities. But start with the right building blocks and an ECM system can become a more powerful search tool.  Continue Reading

• Enhancing SharePoint 2013 search

  While you can build search functionality into SharePoint 2013, consider key issues, such as user-friendliness of the interface and data privacy.  Continue Reading

• Website information architecture unlocks multichannel experience

  Creating meaningful customer experience on the front end requires some important website information architecture planning on the back end.  Continue Reading

• Businesses seek an expanded set of records management skills

  Organizations are recognizing that records management skills extend far beyond shuffling files into critical aspects of risk management and business operations. Do you fit the new records manager job description?  Continue Reading

• Mobile technology trends shake up enterprise collaboration

  Mobile computing is taking over as real-time data becomes a must-have for businesses. How will mobility affect the way we work together?  Continue Reading

• What's at stake when modernizing collaboration systems?

  As the pace of business in the digital age pushes companies to break down communication silos, enterprise collaboration systems become more essential. But how can organizations encourage collaboration -- and what is at stake if they don't?  Continue Reading

• SharePoint Online vs. on-premises is already an outmoded question

  Microsoft is staking its future in the cloud. But if you are weighing SharePoint Online vs. on-premises, here's how the two differ.  Continue Reading

• How to use SharePoint eDiscovery Center across SharePoint and Exchange

  When using SharePoint eDiscovery Center to perform e-discovery across SharePoint, Exchange and Lync data, keep a few considerations in mind to boost efficiency, improve search and reduce risks.  Continue Reading

• Social media integration with core business applications still lacking

  Social media capability hasn't been woven into the core applications of most organizations. Could social media integration make a difference, and if so, how?  Continue Reading

• How SharePoint tempers runaway social media growth

  Enterprise social media growth can rage out of control, consuming too many resources and slowing down operations rather than speeding things up. How can SharePoint help?  Continue Reading

• ECM systems: From silo busting to silo bridging

  Enterprise content management systems are increasingly powerful, not as centralized repositories, but as middleware for other information and apps.  Continue Reading

• Enhancing SharePoint capabilities with OneNote

  By using OneNote with SharePoint, you can enhance SharePoint capabilities, such as collaboration and data organization.  Continue Reading

• How semantic Web search is changing WCM

  As semantic Web search gains importance, companies should examine the way search engines display their business to the world -- and consider how to enrich their search results with linked data.  Continue Reading

• Social media in the enterprise moves beyond monitoring

  Monitoring is a critical part of social media in the enterprise, but now companies face the challenge of analyzing, engaging and acting rather than just listening.  Continue Reading

• The right way to configure co-authoring in SharePoint 2013

  Document co-authoring in SharePoint 2013 is somewhat easier than in previous versions, but administrators need to configure the platform correctly.  Continue Reading

• From mobile-first Web design to contextually aware WCM

  While digital publishing requires mobile-first Web design, don't stop there. For the best customer results, WCM systems need to be contextually aware and deliver the content for multichannel experiences.  Continue Reading

• Is cloud-based collaboration a welcome reality or an albatross?

  If cloud-based collaboration is still an albatross around your company’s neck, here are some tips to make the transition -- because cloud applications are here to stay.  Continue Reading

• Can ECM software fix the social media records management problem?

  Social media records management presents a new challenge for companies. Is enterprise content management software the best tool to aid in this effort?  Continue Reading

• Web content management tools buying tips

  Web content management tools are becoming ever-more complex. Here are some key considerations as you begin your buying process.  Continue Reading

• Yammer and Office 365: The mixed message of functionality overlaps

  Microsoft's strategy has created a confusing overlap between Yammer and Office 365 functionality. Will the mixed message for users be resolved?  Continue Reading

• The perils of deleting data from the Web

  The 'right to be forgotten' regulation, which allows European citizens to request that data be deleted from search engines, has serious consequences.  Continue Reading

• Measuring the success of a digital content strategy

  Now that people consume Web content on a number of different channels, developing new metrics that accurately measure your audience's activities will help improve your digital content strategy.  Continue Reading

• WCM design is at the forefront of a multichannel strategy

  Web content management design now requires you to think carefully about a multichannel strategy to boost and personalize user experience.  Continue Reading

• Busting myths about SharePoint Online limitations

  Concerns about SharePoint Online limitations aren't completely unfounded, but they may be exaggerated. Before dismissing SharePoint in the cloud, explore some of its benefits.  Continue Reading

• Metadata tagging and the innovation behind search-based applications

  Search-based applications and metadata tagging enable access to all kinds of enterprise information. But diverse formats make tagging a challenge.  Continue Reading

• A good SharePoint WCM architecture takes business savvy

  SharePoint 2013 has a number of new WCM features, but be selective: A well-designed WCM system should scale and flex to meet the business' needs.  Continue Reading

• Effective WCM systems work behind the scenes

  Effective Web content management systems work behind the scenes to organize and present information based on audiences' actual needs.  Continue Reading

• How to build visual workflows in SharePoint

  Editing workflows in SharePoint has become more intuitive, with Visio integration that makes it easier to alter the structure of business processes.  Continue Reading

• Twitter monitoring tools take tweet pulse on the fly

  Many companies have a laser focus on measuring their audiences' mood exclusively on Twitter. Check out these Twitter monitoring tools.  Continue Reading

• In the Twitter monitoring wars, does TweetDeck lead?

  For companies that want to monitor Twitter in particular, is TweetDeck the leader, or are there other suitable options?  Continue Reading

• Social monitoring tool add-ons to measure engagement

  Many companies now look for social monitoring tool add-ons to measure audience engagement. Here are a few options.  Continue Reading

• Comparing social media monitoring tools

  SDL is a popular choice among social media monitoring tools, but how do its competitors stack up?  Continue Reading

• Five key questions about social media monitoring and analytics

  For companies that want to derive business value from social media monitoring and analytics, our expert has answers.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 analytics provides insight into public-facing sites

  For a more useful view on who's visiting your public-facing sites, try connecting SharePoint 2013 to a Web analytics engine.  Continue Reading

• Collaboration software: It's not about the tools

  The success of a collaboration software tool starts long before its purchase. First design a collaboration strategy that delivers measurable results.  Continue Reading

• Content analytics takes off for better business intelligence

  The field of content analytics is blossoming, enabling companies to retrieve data faster and gain actionable insights. But there's still work to do.  Continue Reading

• Does SharePoint migration have to be a nightmare? Lessons learned

  SharePoint migrations can be a nightmare. An expert shares lessons learned, from a lack of up-front planning to poor user training.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint migration, step by step

  There are several options for SharePoint migration and though the methods differ, all share steps in common.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint migration: To the cloud we go?

  Migrating SharePoint on-premises or a legacy CMS to SharePoint Online can bring serious benefits, so why are some companies reluctant?  Continue Reading

• Migrating data from file servers to SharePoint isn't a no-brainer

  The Web features fans and critics of migrating data from file servers to SharePoint. An expert weighs in.  Continue Reading

• Cutting through the vendor hype of records management software

  If you're considering a records management software purchase, this discussion of ECM software and vendors may help cut through the vendor hype.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 records management offers new compliance options

  SharePoint 2013 offers new options for records storage and management that can help organizations stay compliant without inhibiting the way they work.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint records management spans new forms of content

  Previous versions of SharePoint records management haven't been equipped to manage new forms of enterprise content. SharePoint 2013 may change this.  Continue Reading

• Records management enlists data analytics tools

  Using data analytics tools can help records managers strike a balance between information governance and business needs.  Continue Reading

• Why information management strategy is the new agenda

  Records managers have exploding volumes and types of content to manage. This proliferation is part of the new information management strategy agenda.  Continue Reading

• Social media publishing for viral promotion of company content

  Regular people like self-published author John Locke have used social media publishing to promote their content virally. Enterprises can do the same.  Continue Reading

• Workarounds for mobile SharePoint

  Let's face it: Mobile SharePoint can be a clunky experience. An expert discusses some workarounds.  Continue Reading

• Getting a handle on social media analytics tools

  Social media analytics tools differ from the BI tools you're used to. Here's how they work and why they can nurture customer experience.  Continue Reading