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Intelligent Information Management (IIM)

Enterprise World Recap – the Intelligent and Connected Enterprise

I recently spoke at the OpenText Enterprise World (#OTEW) Conference in Toronto. Savvy travelers can probably tell from the photo on the left that I flew into Billy Bishop Airport, which in itself is an enjoyable and unique experience. Imagine, you can WALK from the airport to the Convention Center. I thought I would share a few notes about the Conference. (As is my usual practice, these observations are just that -- observations -- not an endorsement).

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Business Process Management (BPM)

Digitalizing Core Business Processes: True Transformation Is More than Digitization

In “The State of Intelligent Information Management: Getting Ahead of the Digital Transformation Curve,” AIIM made the case that every organization is on – or should be on! – a Digital Transformation journey. The heart of this Transformation journey is understanding, anticipating, and redefining internal and external customer experiences. AIIM believes that Digital Transformation effectiveness is imperiled by a rising tide of information chaos and confusion and that rising tide of information chaos and confusion is creating a demand for new information management practices that extend beyond traditional Enterprise Content Management.

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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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Certified Information Professional (CIP)

The CIP Exam is Now Available in an Online Proctored Format

I am pleased to announce that we have introduced another exam option for CIP candidates. To recap, there are now three ways you can take the CIP exam: At any Kryterion exam center world-wide. At an AIIM-taught CIP prep course. Online proctored via Kryterion. Online proctoring has been available for years, but has sometimes suffered from confusion with online certificate programs and the perception that "it's just an online exam." I've shared that sentiment myself; at the same time, I completed about 35% of my bachelor's degree online in 2001, and in 2018 there is any number of programs, including master's degree programs that are 100% online.

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AIIM Conference  |  AIIM on Air

[Podcast] What to Expect at the AIIM Conference

Last week, we opened up registration for The AIIM Conference 2019 - our annual conference that brings together over 600 information professionals from around the world for three days of learning, networking, and fun.

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AIIM on Air  |  Certified Information Professional (CIP)

[Podcast] What Can Certification Do for My Career? A Look at the CIP Program

Digital disruption calls for digital leaders with the skills and experience to optimize information assets and transform business. The AIIM Certified Information Professional (CIP) designation has come to represent a badge of competence and knowledge for those entrusted with the task of building an information strategy. But, what do our CIPs say about the certification? How has it helped their work and impacted their career? In this podcast episode, Kevin sits down with three Certified Information Professionals to talk about the certification, the benefits, the process, and their advice for those considering the CIP.

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GDPR  |  Information Security  |  Privacy

The Re-permissioning Dilemma under GDPR

Now that the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in force, organizations are ramping up their efforts to re-fresh data subject consent obtained prior to GDPR and under the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC by virtue of which opt-out or implied consent was permissible.

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