Content management capabilities

ECM (Enterprise content management ) - is a set of technologies used to capture, store, preserve and deliver content and documents and content related to organizational processes. ECM tools allow the management of an organization's unstructured information, wherever that information exists.

ECM employed the technologies and strategies of content management to address business process issues, such as records and auditing, knowledge sharing, personalization and standardization of content, and so on.

pringCM announced today that it has released the first connectivity solution between its market leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ECM platform and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS, 2007). The SpringCM Cloud Connector for SharePoint enables easy integration between the portal and collaborative capabilities of SharePoint and the rich content management capabilities of SpringCM. The SpringCM Cloud Connectors for SharePoint enhance SharePoint capabilities in two ways:
In a document management system, an index functions as the means to retrieve documents. Without retrieval capabilities, the content would merely take up space. Given this vital role, companies should give indexing careful consideration when implementing a new system. Submitted by Viking Software Solutions
Web sites play a vital role in the marketing and communications strategies for organizations of all sizes.A Web site that is properly managed, easy to navigate, and powered by flexible, mature content management technology can help to optimize communication with constituents and streamline internal processes.Expectations on content owners, contributors, and site managers to deliver timely and relevant information, is a daily challenge and can often overwhelm staff capabilities. Achieving online content strategy objectives while improving employee productivity and adhering to budgetary restrictions has business leaders looking for practical, effective solutions.
The Spring 2007 content technology conference circuit finally wound down earlier this month. I really enjoy the interaction with technology customers and consultants, and had some wide-ranging conversations around various buffets. But the ghost at every conference banquet is "change management." Most technology investments pre-suppose organizational, process, and informational change to yield the intended return. Yet, almost no one welcomes change. So how do you do it? I believe change management is 80% art and 20% science. The science part almost always begins with the classic consultants' response: "recruit an executive champion." Without it, you're dead in the water. And the way you get leadership on board is by aligning your project with the strategic direction and goals of your enterprise. That means, as Alan points out, avoiding faddish rationales and sticking to improving core capabilities
Many companies use content management systems to facilitate collaboration on important projects, but are they making sure this information is well protected? Content management systems keep information from outsiders but can't safeguard this data once it's transmitted to outside parties. Integrating enterprise rights management (ERM) capabilities into content management systems eliminates these vulnerabilities. Submitted by Authentica
Managing multiple Web sites has become a practical necessity for all largeorganizations, but without a comprehensive system that meets the needs of different stakeholders, the process of creating new sites is inefficient, inconsistent, and expensive. Leading commercial content management systems now offer multisite management capabilities to address this problem. This paper examines the challenges of multisite management, outlines the requirements for an effective solution and identifies potential benefits of a deployed system. Submitted by Oracle