ECM for Everyone

Is PCM the new Paradigm?

2008-02-25T07:58:00.000-08:00

For those who are interested in how to better manage their personal information, there seems to be a myriad of options available. From Google Docs, GMail, and Google Notebook to the Basecamp suite of products, there are more and more tools to help individuals manage information in a more efficient way.

Men's Health had an interview with Google CIO Douglas Merrill last month that highlighted his use of Google's services in conjunction with his Iphone to effectively manage his personal and professional life.

So, that leads me to the question: Is Personal Content Management the new Paradigm? If an organization can shape the way that employees manage their own lives and work, then wouldn't the ECM System then serve as a Collaboration Tool for everyone's PCM system?

Please post your feedback about what works for you in the comments. We're always interested in better understanding how People feel about ECM, much more so than how ECM feels about people!!

Vector Space Machines and You...

2008-02-22T07:15:00.000-08:00

While at dinner with some friends the other night, I found myself expounding on one of my favorite topics, the Vector Space Machine.

Now, before you click off to another blog, I'll tell you why...

With an ever expanding universe of information, the Vector Space Model, as I think it's called, is a foundational component of how we search for and receive information. The Vector Space Model (or Flux Capacitor as one client so eloquently called it) is the foundation for many Data Mining and Search Engine Tools, and it also helps Advanced Document Capture Systems to quickly and accurately classify one document from another. These concepts grow even more powerful through sites like Last.FM and other social networking sites that connect you to others based on similar tastes.

Now, how this comes up during dinner with friends? Well, as Steve Martin said, I'm just a "wild and crazy guy..."

For more on Data Mining and Vector Space Models, check out IR Thoughts

Note: This concept, which is critical to solutions such as Kofax' Indicius Software, is featured prominently in todays leading recruiting apps, ResumeMirror for example, makes extensive use of this technology to provide leading-edge solutions to todays top companies.

ECM for Human Resources

2008-02-22T07:07:00.000-08:00

With Immigration a hot topic amongst those in the political know, Human Resource Departments and Managers are under increasing pressure to manage information. With the need to track, manage, and maintain all I-9, W-2, and other employee related documents, ECM has come to the forefront as a valuable resource for managers looking to improve their internal processes and controls.

My company, Digital Storage Solutions recently implemented a solution for a major retailer that has begun to deliver some significant results. Check out this article about what's been delivered and feel free to leave comments on your experiences.