Education:
Enterprise content management is used in many departments in both K-12 and higher education but has shown profound results in such document-intensive areas as special education in K-12 and admissions and transcript processing in higher ed. Whether student content is submitted by fax, e-mail, mail or an online portal, with ECM it’s captured and automatically associated with the correct student’s record in the student information system (SIS). Application readers, or staff in advancement, advising, special education or athletic compliance, can then instantly access the precise information online from anywhere.
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Encase lethal bird flu research behind ECM security
Researchers are debating whether research on how to make deadly avian flu should be publicly shared. One, particularly one who thinks about ECM, whether content man agent technology might serve all interests, protecting the information from terrorists while opening it to scientists.
by Brett Chalmers
February 16, 2012 | Read Full Story
Embracing electronic signatures - myths, benefits and tips
The legal foundation for using electronic signatures was laid more than a decade ago. Organizations who use electronic signatures in their processes find it makes them more efficient and provides better service to clients.
by Deanna Ferrante
January 27, 2012 | Read Full Story
Don't Put Your Software in a Box
From tracking plagiarism to tracking deliveries, there are more ways to use your software investments than you might think.
by Emily Perkins
January 24, 2012 | Read Full Story
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Preparing for recovery before facing disaster
Recent tornadoes and floods throughout the U.S. are a reminder that without a disaster recovery plan essential company data, particularly paper documents, will be lost. Cedar Fall Utilities was able to restart its business the day after a flood filled its buildings, in part, because it had a document management system protecting key financial and customer records. by Phil White
August 31, 2011 | Read Full Story
A records and information management guide to social media
The nature of the federal government means it has had to get ahead of how to manage information created through social media. Some of its research and documentation provides a good start for organizations needing to define records, create policies and consider how to manage risk. Here are nine sources to help you get your social media management plans in order. by Chris Hohman
August 18, 2011 | Read Full Story
South Africa university improves student service while meeting governance needs
The University of Johannesburg in South Africa, using ECM, became a corporate governance success story. Here are seven steps that can help any organization map out an information governance plan. by Chris Hohman
August 02, 2011 | Read Full Story
Categories: ECM, Records Management, Compliance, Higher Education
DIY ECM expansion
It is not for everyone, but a do-it-yourself enterprise expansion of software can mean a greater return on investment. Those who have done it, say you must select the right product in the first place if you are to succeed. by Jennifer Overstreet
May 18, 2011 | Read Full Story
Categories: Return on Investment, ECM, Business Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, State & Local
Using ECM for dynamic case management when flexibility is paramount
‘Dynamic case management’ is a buzz term among analysts and business journalists, but what does it really mean and how can ECM help your organization achieve it? by Mike Wessel
April 18, 2011 | Read Full Story
Categories: Document Management, ECM, Federal, Higher Education, Insurance, State & Local
Softening the burden of paperwork for special education teachers
A school district in Alaska turns to enterprise content management (ECM) to streamline the administrative process and help special educators get more time back in the classroom. by Emily Perkins
March 01, 2011 | Read Full Story
Campuses save trees while serving students more efficiently
Some institutions that have moved toward paperless administrative departments can point to dramatically increased efficiencies, with savings in time and money. But the same software that improved their operations has significantly lightened their environmental impact. by Phil White
March 25, 2010 | Read Full Story
DoD certification has its place but that place is limited
Selecting records management software because it is DoD 5015.2 compliant, or rejecting a product because it isn't, can lead you astray. It can result in buying more functionality than you need, more complexity than you want and leave users frustrated. by Kevin Joerling
March 19, 2010 | Read Full Story
ECM moves to a new phase in higher education
As colleges and universities grapple with growing volumes of student information and shrinking budgets, they learn that document imaging and management are no longer enough to stay ahead of the curve. by Dan Dillon
March 01, 2010 | Read Full Story
School uses ECM to track athletic compliance
To meet rules of NCAA and other oversight groups, athletic departments must track everything from recruiting visits to an athlete's progress toward a degree. While these aren't the kinds of records that fans care about, they are essential to compliance. by Phil White
February 26, 2010 | Read Full Story
Categories: ECM, Records Management, Compliance, Higher Education, K-12 School Districts
New CMIS standard helps companies tie together ECM systems
A new technology standard is expected to help companies more easily tie together their enterprise content management systems, whether legacy, current or future. by Brett Chalmers
February 12, 2010 | Read Full Story
Categories: Management, IT Architecture, Business Services, Federal, Financial Services, Higher Education, Technology
The advancement gift that keeps on giving
With relationships that can span decades, keeping track of college donors and their gifts takes special skills. Schools using specialized software are finding they can manage this information effectively, even when their own staffs change, and so maximize their time, effort and resources. by Phil White
January 22, 2010 | Read Full Story
Categories: Datacapture, Document Management, Higher Education
This software can even keep a file room floor from caving in
Enterprise content management software can save organizations money, make them more efficient and enhance their business processes. It also can keep the floors from caving in. by Jennifer Overstreet
January 15, 2010 | Read Full Story
Categories: Return on Investment, Document Management, Records Management, Human Resources, Arts & Media, Business Services, Child Care Services, Construction, Energy & Water Utilities, Entertainment, Federal, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Insurance, K-12 School Districts, Manufacturing & Distribution, Real Estate Services, Retail, State & Local, Technology
Colleges find software that rules
A new breed of logic-based software is remaking the rules for processing college transcripts at a time when colleges and universities are seeing enrollment jumps and budget cuts. It saves time and money while increasing the service schools provide their students. by Phil White
December 11, 2009 | Read Full Story
Categories: Document Management, ECM, Records Management, Workflow, Higher Education
Giving students what they want when they want it
For students accustomed to instant messaging and on-demand television, a school's response time to questions about their transcripts and financial aid can influence their choice of schools. by Phil White
November 01, 2009 | Read Full Story
Categories: Return on Investment, Document Management, ECM, Records Management, Workflow, Higher Education
Early adopters use technology to keep track of foreign students
Institutions are looking for ways to comply with new immigration rules while maintaining student privacy and trust. Those that can handle the documents electronically are finding the process less onerous. by Phil White
November 01, 2009 | Read Full Story
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