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Intelligent Information Management (IIM)  |  Sharepoint and Office 365

Maximizing M365: The Power of Partner Solutions

In the world of enterprise software, Microsoft 365 (M365) stands out as a powerhouse. However, its true potential is unlocked when combined with solutions from Microsoft's robust partner ecosystem. Let's explore how these partnerships can extend the usefulness of M365 and deliver comprehensive solutions to meet complex business needs.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)  |  Certified Information Professional (CIP)  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Why Every AI Implementation Team Needs a Certified Information Professional

There is no such thing as an AI initiative or project that doesn't involve data. AI systems depend on structured, semi-structured and unstructured data for development, tasks, and training models. For projects to be successful, you need professionals who understand how to manage and leverage data and have the proven ability to do so.

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14 Steps to a Successful ECM Implementation

Making an ECM implementation successful requires planning and attention to detail. The best way to create the right solution is to identify organizational goals and priorities. Learn how to manage a successful implementation in our free guide.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Preparing Your Organization for Microsoft Copilot Success: 8 Essential Steps for Information Professionals

While activating Copilot is straightforward, ensuring sustainable adoption requires thoughtful preparation. Recent data shows that 75% of knowledge workers now use AI at work, with many having adopted it just within the last 24 months. This relatively recent wave of AI adoption presents an opportunity—whether you're planning your initial Copilot deployment or looking to optimize your existing implementation.

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Information Governance  |  Information Security  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Beyond Compliance: The Business Case for Information Management

When we talk about investing in information management (IM), compliance often takes center stage. AIIM’s 2024 State of the Intelligent Information Management Practice report confirms this, with compliance once again emerging as the top reason for IM investment. But while compliance is crucial, it's just the tip of the iceberg. Let's dive into the broader business outcomes that make a compelling case for investing in information management.

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Compliance  |  Information Governance  |  Information Security  |  Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

When Messages Vanish: The Record Management Challenge of Ephemeral Communications

Recent headlines have brought ephemeral messaging apps into focus for information management practitioners. With two separate incidents where U.S. Department of Defense leadership shared confidential information via disappearing message platforms, the conversation about these tools has never been more urgent. It's timely that AIIM has just published a new white paper "When Messages Self-Destruct: The Hidden Risks of Ephemeral Communication for Information Governance" by AIIM Fellow and Award of Merit recipient John Newton that explains ephemeral communications and their impact on information management and governance.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)  |  Intelligent Document Processing

AI, Information, and the Environment: Balancing Automation and Sustainability in the Age of GenAI

Earth Day 2025: Intelligent Information Management and Its Growing Power Requirements Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to pause and reflect on our power needs in our private lives and businesses, particularly the growing and changing needs triggered by Generative AI (GenAI) technologies.

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