Enterprise content management (ECM) tools are designed to help enterprises of all sizes and in all industries. Companies turn to ECM systems to capture, analyze, index, deliver and preserve content. This multi-faceted tool is depended upon by workforces in the office and in the field. This interesting information came from Tech Target in their article, “ECM tools help companies overcome content challenges.

Saving information as files on personal computer drives is a thing of the past. Instead, they need a shared location where they can be accessed from anywhere. Organizations need to store and access files for a certain period of time and have the ability to destroy the data after a certain time period has elapsed.

With the growth of data, along with the added pressure to make records management user-friendly, leaves many organizations looking for outside help and alternatives.

Melody K. Smith

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