ZyLAB Pursues Governance with Records Management
November 23, 2011
It is common knowledge that it is necessary for to impart efficient records management (RM) policies and practices in order for an organization to fulfill its enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) goals. However, it is less common to find an IT department that understands the value of an RM framework that also provides e-discovery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_discovery.
In this vein of thought, a new marketing theme has recently emerged from software developer ZyLAB as a way to nail down the governance silliness in a way that benefits businesses from a variety of different angles.
The recent CodeZED blog post “Records Management Is the Foundation of Proactive E-Discovery” notes:
Any effective RM solution must be multifaceted and have at least some level of robust search and e-discovery capabilities to be scalable, especially in the face of growing regulations concerning information transparency, security and expectations for data archiving and retention.
In addition to the obvious legal benefits that come with having a good RM solution that provides e-discovery, there are other benefits as well. These include: more proactive customer service capabilities, an unencumbered environment for innovation, optimized maneuverability and preparedness in a rapidly shifting competitive marketplace and stronger positioning for long-term profitability. Who can say no to that?
In my opinion, the governance mavens may not know what to say. Records mnagement is a discipline. Governance is a made-up service designed by folks who don’t want to do the work required to implement a standard.
Jasmine Ashton, November 23, 2011
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