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Beyond Quality and Security – The Importance of Establishing Control Points for Information Management across the Organization

admin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:00:35 +0000

Strong data management doesn’t just begin on the back end, when the data actually hits a database. It begins long before that, early in the data lifecycle, and across many areas of the organization. Check out the guest column by Micheline Casey where she highlights the importance of establishing data control points. More>>

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Stages of a Successful Information Management Strategy

admin — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:42:13 +0000

In the digital age, the amount of information that businesses generate and receive has grown exponentially. At the same time, the importance of this information has only increased. Information management, in previous years a relatively straightforward process, has become something potentially challenging.

In the current business environment, all businesses, should consider putting in place an information management strategy, not only for its clear practical benefits but also by law. Any business that is seen to be frivolous or careless with this information can incur financial penalties, to go with the inevitable loss of reputation. More>>

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Five Common Problems with Information Management

admin — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:47:17 +0000

Information is the vibrant, ever-changing resource that underpins all of your business’s daily operations. Therefore information management is essential to organize, protect, store and destroy data throughout the information lifecycle. While it is a fairly simple process, here are five common mistakes that prevent information management strategies from being successful. More>>

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BYOD: 10 Tips Enterprises Can Use to Protect Their Data

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:07:35 +0000

Bring your own device (BYOD) has become a huge trend as organizations look to reap the productivity benefits of a more engaged workforce while simultaneously making the company a more attractive place to work. According to a study conducted by Vertic, a digital ad agency, it is estimated that enterprise tablet adoption is growing by almost 50 percent per year. However, less than 10 percent of organizations are fully aware of the devices accessing their network.

eWEEK presents a list of the top 10 ways companies can protect corporate information and support this growing, evolving trend. More>>

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10 Coolest Big Data Startups of 2012 (So Far)

admin — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:50:21 +0000

Big Data is one of the most talked about things in Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). Studies show the market for this technology and services will grow at a 40 percent annual rate from $3.2 billion in 2010 to $16.9 billion by 2015.

Here are 10 examples of cool big data startups from the first half of 2012. More>>

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Data Storage: Backup, Disaster Recovery System Cost Justification: 10 Convincing Tips

admin — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:29:23 +0000

Data and files have to be counted among any organization’s critical assets along with products, cash, securities, raw materials and intellectual property. Check out these 10 tips to validate any new disaster recovery (DR) and continuity of operation (COOP) technology to determine whether the cost of implementing it is justified. More>>

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Information Management Recognizes 25 Top Information Managers

admin — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:20:18 +0000

The 2012 list recognizes leaders who have designed or deployed information management strategies that make their organizations significantly more competitive, productive and cost-effective. More>>

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Information Management in the 21st Century

admin — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:00:02 +0000

The growth in information volume, velocity, variety and complexity, and the increased importance of information to the business makes the discipline of information management radically different from the past. Old techniques are no longer adequate; a dramatically different approach is needed. More>>

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How to improve information management and decision making in disasters

admin — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:49:17 +0000

The most efficient information systems are those that the affected population is already familiar with and many communities have existing, trusted mechanisms to share information. Mapping these systems and connecting with them has to be part of disaster preparedness plans.

Check out the post in which Timo Luge shares his views on how information collection and analysis can be improved to lead to better decision making in times of crisis. More>>

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Make room for data

admin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:46:06 +0000

The amount of customer information now available to marketers means more opportunities, challenges. More>>

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