February, 2009

We would like to start this issue by thanking everyone who responded with positive feedback about our new newsletter. Your support is appreciated.

If you have managed to get into the office today, you're probably already thinking about the journey back home again with the prospect of more snow on the way. Snow

On days like this I begin to envy my younger brother, back-packing in Australia. He'll be enjoying a toasty 28°C not sub zero blizzards, and unlike my Wellington boots he's probably wearing flip flops.

Here's some news
   

Industry Insight

PDF set to be the format of choice for document archives
Research for the AIIM market IQ report  “Content Creation and Delivery - the On-Ramps and Off-Ramps of ECM”  found that 90% of organizations are using the PDF file format for long-term storage of scanned documents, and 89% are converting Office files to PDF for distribution and archive. Time-honoured storage on microfilm or fiche is still used by 43% of organizations, but this is expected to drop to 28% in 5 years time. Download The Full Market IQ Report
 


A Holistic Approach;
Dr Vijay Magon, Managing Director of OITUK Ltd., explains how businesses, working closer with IT suppliers, can realise tangible benefits by careful use of existing technologies to deliver successful information management strategies and systems.
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Invest In Yourself
What to do in an economic down time? While the IT world is never what one would call idle, in downtimes, when new projects do take longer to get started, use that slack time to improve your (and your employees’) skill sets. When the economy improves, you’ll be ready to grow along with it.
By Helen Streck
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'Human error' hits Google search
Google's search service has been hit by technical problems, with users unable to access search results.
BBC News
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Health info technology saves lives, costs: study
Hospitals in Texas that used computers to keep track of patient records and manage care had lower rates of deaths, complications and costs.
By Julie Steenhuysen
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AIIM Specific

MoReq2 Suppliers and Consultants Workshop,
10th March 2009

 


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  This one-day workshop sets out to improve the understanding of MoReq2, highlighting the additions and changes from the earlier standard. We'll provide guidance on how to use it and how it will effect future projects. Contact angela@aiim.org.uk for delegate bookings.

AIIM Roadshow 2009

- 1st June  - Edinburgh
- 2nd June - Leeds
- 3rd June  - Birmingham
- 4th June  - Bristol
- 5th June  - Wembley

All exhibitor enquires - nick.marsland@revolution-events.com   

Submissions

Do you have an ECM solution or story to promote? - Click here for promotional opportunities.

Questions, comments, or contributions? Please contact Chris Fenton - chris.fenton@aiim.org.uk

Issue sponsored by OITUK LTD

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Featured Case Study

Reseller 'GTOS' integrates Daeja Image Systems' ViewONE Pro viewer into electronic document management solutions enabling businesses to work more cost effectively and efficiently.

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Certificate Training Programs

Has your company spent its 2008 training budget? As we approach the start of the new financial year have you checked if there is anything left in the training pot?

You might be surprised. If there is, then why not expand your knowledge with an AIIM Training course.

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Next Course 24th -27th Feb, Business Process Management - London

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Online training runs all year round!

 

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Philip Morris International
 

Venture Information Management

 

The Right Tools
 
Market Research
Quarterly research to help you benchmark your organization. Topics include: Content Security, Findability, Enterprise 2.0, and Business Process Management.

Information Zen
Online network for education, research, and best practices. Join a group, start a conversation, get advice and meet your peers.

Recommended Practice
(AIIM ARP1-2007) Analysis, Selection, and Implementation of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
 
AIIM Europe Contact

 

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