The AIIM Blog
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Ask any builder and they’ll probably tell you that the strength of a building lies in its foundation. It’s the portion of the building upon which the entire structure sits – meaning without a solid foundation, a building or home won’t stand the test of time and can actually be dangerous to its occupants.
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What if every file—from documents to multimedia—was digital and used the same file format: “File.everything”— wouldn’t that be nice? But for most workers, the present information environment couldn’t be more different. Today, the typical information ecosystem is a content jungle: multiple file formats, a mix of structured and unstructured content, all growing wildly throughout the organization. Under these conditions, search is difficult; unused operational information atrophies into “dark data,” or the untapped, operational content that sits idle in our repositories. Dark data is at once a security vulnerability, as well as a missed opportunity to leverage information to its fullest potential. Fortunately, today, there is a solution.
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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.