Microsoft 365 Records Management Delivers Flexible Solution for Managing High-Value Content

By |2021-05-05T17:43:42-04:00May 5th, 2021|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Office 365 and Migration|

Following a steadily growing trend, experts estimate that 94 percent of workloads will process in the cloud in 2021. For many organizations looking to move services to integrated platforms and consolidate costs, Microsoft 365 provides a logical solution. And now, with Microsoft 365 Records Management, organizations benefit from greater security and compliance options. Powerful Information Governance Features of Microsoft 365 Records Management Even before the upheaval of 2020, the business world hailed digital transformation as a key strategy for success. The pandemic simply quickened the pace, as organizations leveraged the cloud and other technologies to solve business problems. And as

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Digital Twins Harness the Power of Data to Drive Innovation

By |2021-04-21T16:57:11-04:00April 21st, 2021|Information Governance and Management, Trending|

In April 1970, disaster struck the Apollo 13 mission. Using a replica of the lunar excursion model (LEM), ground crews designed and tested a solution remotely, dramatically saving the lives of the astronauts. This example of paired technology became the precursor of today’s digital twins, which Gartner calls a “top strategic technology trend.” Simply put, a digital twin delivers a virtual duplicate of a physical object. Engineers gather actual data about an object or system and use that data to create a digital model. For instance, they may create a digital twin of an airplane engine. They might even combine

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5 Ways the Paperless Office Boosts Productivity

By |2021-04-19T06:27:35-04:00March 17th, 2021|Information Governance and Management, Technology|

For decades, organizations have chased the holy grail of a paperless office. Proponents of the idea promised reduced environmental impact and greater productivity. And yet, for a time, corporate paper consumption actually increased. However, advances in information technology in recent years have delivered on the productivity promises of a paperless office. Examples of paper-saving technologies that also improve productivity include cloud-based document storage systems, increasingly powerful mobile devices, feature-rich scanners, eSignature services and more. Implementing these technologies can improve workflows, decrease inefficiencies, and increase employee satisfaction. Consider several ways that wise use of information technology can save time while saving

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5 Best Practices to Increase Productivity with Data

By |2021-04-19T06:33:36-04:00March 2nd, 2021|Information Governance and Management|

Productive companies compete more effectively in the marketplace. They also generally report increased profitability, improved employee engagement, happier customers, and opportunities for growth. Knowing best practices to measure and increase productivity with data will help your business thrive. Traditional methods of measuring productivity can prove misleading. For instance, an employee may look busy, work many hours, or even generate large numbers of finished products. But inefficiently used time and low-quality work actually reduce productivity. When businesses gather the right data and analyze it effectively, they can identify top performers as well obstacles that stand in the way of productivity. Armed

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Messaging Architects IG Experts to Present at Annual CONFIRM NYC Conference

By |2021-04-19T06:34:42-04:00February 23rd, 2021|Information Governance and Management, Press Releases|

eMazzanti Technologies and Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti company, join other high-profile organizations in sponsoring the 2021 CONFIRM NYC conference hosted by the Metro NYC chapter of ARMA, March 2-3, 2021. We are pleased to announce that Carl Mazzanti (President of eMazzanti Technologies) and Greg Smith (VP of Service Delivery at Messaging Architects) will present on the topic of digital transformation in records management at the conference. The annual conference brings together records and information management professionals for educational sessions on a broad range of topics. Specifically, this year’s sessions cover future IG trends, cloud solutions, remote work implications for records

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Mobile Retail Data Delivers Increased Value through Data Governance

By |2021-02-18T03:01:21-05:00January 27th, 2021|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

Retail sales have moved increasingly online in recent years, and mobile devices account for over half of the global website traffic. The pandemic turbo-charged the trend, resulting in 72 percent of consumers shopping via smartphone or tablet device. This increase in mobile purchasing has brought an explosion of mobile retail data, and retailers must adapt. Benefits of Mobile Commerce Mobile commerce (also known as M-commerce) includes selling and buying products and services using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. From a handheld device, shoppers can order groceries, pay for movie tickets, deposit checks, or pay for a haircut. For

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3 Critical Data Governance Benefits for SMB Retailers

By |2021-01-18T01:32:58-05:00January 13th, 2021|Information Governance and Management|

In today’s marketplace, small retail businesses depend on data to drive business processes and stay competitive. But that data must remain secure, relevant and accessible if it is to deliver value. Reduced risk, increased trust and improved sales rank high among the data governance benefits for SMB retailers. Data governance includes interconnected policies, beginning with identifying and categorizing data and determining rules for data retention and archiving. Additionally, a comprehensive data governance policy must ensure cyber security and regulatory compliance. Implementing solid data governance takes careful planning, but it delivers key advantages. 1. Reduce Risk Because effective business strategy requires

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Changing Data Privacy Laws and Retail Consumer Trust

By |2021-01-18T01:29:46-05:00January 6th, 2021|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Privacy|

Recently, we reported on the outlook for state and federal data privacy regulations. The changing regulatory landscape we find affects the retail industry directly in several ways.  Often caught in the middle, merchants scramble to comply with changing data privacy laws while striving to build customer trust and maintain a competitive edge. The digital revolution that empowers consumers with many shopping choices has fundamentally changed the retail business model. In response to changing consumer attitudes, retail industry leaders now seek a federal privacy framework to bring order and predictability to the evolving patchwork of state data privacy laws. Proposed Data

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Automating Data Governance to Stay Ahead of Exploding Data Volume

By |2021-01-18T01:27:45-05:00December 30th, 2020|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Technology|

Organizations generate huge amounts of data every day. Properly governed, that data can drive business strategy and decision-making. However, while essential, data governance can also prove complicated and time-consuming. Automating data governance can save time and money, simplify regulatory compliance, and improve decision making. Automated tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA) take care of redundant tasks. In addition, through identifying patterns, these technologies can strengthen data security and improve accuracy. And with automated data lineage and classification, organizations gain quicker access to trustworthy data. Augment Cyber Security with Machine Learning AI has become

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5 Data Governance Best Practices for 2021

By |2021-01-18T01:18:43-05:00December 22nd, 2020|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Privacy|

The challenges of 2020 have required organizations to adjust their focus moving forward. Millions of workers have switched to remote work, a trend likely to continue long-term. At the same time, the expansion of data privacy regulations in an era of big data creates additional challenges. The data governance best practices listed below can help you stay on top. Data governance incorporates the processes and rules that guide the use of information, thus helping to ensure that users have access to quality data. Some benefits of data governance include increased productivity, reduced risk and simplified regulatory compliance. 1. Structure Data

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