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title: [Free Report] Information Management – State of the Industry 2016
description: AIIM's independent research tells us there is no one-size-fits-all approach to Information Management. Explore this and more with your copy of the report.
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# [[Free Report] Information Management – State of the Industry 2016](https://info.aiim.org/aiim-blog/information-management-state-of-the-industry-2016)

 Written by [Sean McGauley](https://info.aiim.org/aiim-blog/author/sean-mcgauley) | Mar 31, 2016 7:14:26 PM

Maybe it was a bad idea to start a blog post after dinner because I have one thing on my mind… ICE CREAM! Are you craving it, too, now? Well, grab a bowl and read on. Trust me; this does eventually tie into Information Management.

Did you ever notice at the ice cream shop that there may be another 10-12 customers in the shop eating ice cream, and almost nobody has the same flavor or combination of flavors? I think this is because there are so many different flavor combinations to choose from that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Our latest research tells us the same about Information Management, there is no one-size-fits-all approach; however, it’s become just as important as ice cream!

In this report, we take a look at the Information Management industry and how it has grown, changed, and become a cornerstone to many organizations. The way we manage, record, and protect our information is now more important than ever, and we’ve outlined what you need to know.

This [FREE report](https://info.aiim.org/information-management-state-of-the-industry-2016?_ga=2.34972449.1640893911.1594258819-897071390.1594258819) will teach you:

- How our industry is changing
- Strategies and options for consolidation and system replacement
- How your peers are transitioning
- Other key findings

[View full post](https://info.aiim.org/aiim-blog/information-management-state-of-the-industry-2016)

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