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Information Governance | Information Security | Intelligent Information Management (IIM)
....and it turns out they had a lot more in common than either of them expected. Did you know that Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, pulling in over $1.33 billion worldwide? There is something magical about what happens when two beloved characters from different worlds finally share the screen. As it turns out, the same principle applies to different, but related practices. On May 14, AIIM and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) co-hosted a free webinar called Better Together: Building Understanding Between Contract Management and Information Governance. In my previous post, I made the case for why these two disciplines need to work more closely together. This post is about what happened when they actually did.
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Cloud | Information Security | Intelligent Information Management (IIM)
As information professionals navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape, the democratization of technology — particularly cloud services — presents both opportunities and significant challenges. With AI accelerating this trend, it's more important than ever to approach technology decisions with a strategic mindset.
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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.
Information Governance | Information Security | Intelligent Information Management (IIM)
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)
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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Information Governance | Information Security
The one constant that seems to be top of mind these days is the growing mis-information and dis-information efforts across the spectrum. For this week's topic, I wanted to tap into my early experience as a Canadian Army Officer and explore beyond the classic scope of information governance and offer some thoughts on how our community can be seen as a partner in mitigating the impact of information warfare in it's many forms. Let's explore the critical role of Information Governance (IG) in navigating the evolving digital landscape, where information warfare has become a significant threat. We will delve into the tactics employed in information warfare, the consequences of unchecked information flows, and the vital role of IG in safeguarding organizations and societies.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Data Management | Information Governance | Information Security
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with Rob Bogue, the core author of AIIM's new resource "Organizational Readiness for Generative AI: Leveraging Unstructured Data for Success." This assessment focuses on how to prepare unstructured data for AI implementation. In this blog post, I'll share key insights from our discussion and highlight the importance of this tool for information management professionals.
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