Information Management Journal articles from January 2002

Information Management Journal archives from January 2002

Resolved: to be the best. (In focus: a message from the editors).
January 1, 2002... Here we are again at the start of a new year. This is the time when many of us become introspective. We examine our goals for the future -- where do we want to be next year at this time? Three years from now? Ten years from now? Those are...

The war on terrorism: cyberterrorists beware. (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hackers "know computers inside and out, how to make them dance the dance and sing the song," a computer hacker-endorsing Web site claims. With more companies on alert about computer system break-ins and the need to protect privileged...

Has IT become more important in recent months? (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Information technology (IT) has taken on a new significance since September 11. IT tools are being relied upon more heavily to facilitate disaster recovery, e-learning, overseas outsourcing, supply chain management, and staff management --...

Company e-mail: to monitor or not to monitor. (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Access to e-mail and the Internet has been widely considered a workplace benefit in the last decade, but some companies are revisiting their usage policies. The 2001 Electronic Policies and Practices (EPP) Survey, a recent survey from the...

Does e-mail belong in the courtroom? (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Prosecutors involved in the recent Microsoft antitrust case thought so. While the case was settled by the software company and the federal government a few months ago, it helped set a precedent that corporate e-mail can be used in litigation,...

Do you know where your vital records are? (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The sight of documents raining from the sky as the World Trade Center towers fell to the ground September 11 will stay in the public mind for some time. As a result of this massive destruction, many organizations are now examining how they are...

Thinking outside the training box. (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(mentoring, e-learning)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Imagine being given a new job with little instruction and no assistance or support -- in essence, no training. With today's shaky economy and tight job market, cost-effective training has become more vital than ever. More information management...

Five tech issues worth watching. (Up front: news, trends & analysis).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 5 Mobile and wireless technology is the most prominent issue facing information technology (IT) professionals today, according to Gartner Inc. In a recent report, the research and advisory firm found security and privacy issues, customer...

The changing political landscape: the war on terrorism delays congressional action on privacy, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and e-government. (Capital edge: legislative & regulatory update).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The recent terrorist attacks on the United States have radically changed political agendas worldwide. The pre-September 11, 2001, U.S. legislative agenda has been postponed until well into the 2002 session of Congress. Both the U.S. House...

Uniform Subject Classification system aids in electronic record auditing. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Infologics Inc.)
January 1, 2002... The Uniform Subject Classification system, recently patented by Infologics Inc., helps an organization search and categorize electronic records. It also facilitates a process that automatically applies legal and administrative retention values....

Kodak i60 scanner now available. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).
January 1, 2002... This desktop scanner helps departments produce bitonal, grayscale, or color images. Contact: Kodak's Document Imaging Division 800.944.6171 (U.S. and Canada) or www.kodak.com/go/docimaging

SpinAway to resell HealthFlash's compliance management system. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).
January 1, 2002... This strategic relationship combines SpinAway's healthcare consulting practice knowledge with HealthFlash's healthcare government compliance and project management application. Contact: SpinAway 888.522.1164, sales@SpinAway.com, or...

TrueArc and Microsoft receive DoD 5015.2 certification for SharePoint Portal Server. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TrueArc Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have announced that their integrated solution -- SharePoint Portal Server and TrueArc's ForeMost Enterprise -- has been tested and is now certified as being compliant with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)...

Isolated pre-sort mail stations help with safety and security. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Hamilton Sorter)
January 1, 2002... Hamilton Sorter's new Rapid Response program assists facility managers in establishing isolated pre-sort centers for incoming mail and helps protect company personnel from infection related to the handling of tainted mail. Contact:...

Hyland Software partners with Venezuela's ENIAC C.A. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hyland Software, the developer of OnBase, is partnering with ENIAC C.A. to provide current and prospective customers of both companies with a more complete technology solution. Contact: Hyland Software www.onbase.com

USDCO launches underground data center in former mine. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).
January 1, 2002... Underground Secure Data Center Operations (USDCO) has launched its operations in an inactive gypsum mine to keep it secure from natural and manmade disasters. Contact: USDCO www.usdco.com

Paradigm Imaging Group releases Version 4.0 of VisualBASE EDM. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The VisualBASE product suite provides a full range of scanning workflow tools to easily implement a document management system. Contact: Paradigm Imaging Group 714.432.7226 or randy@paradigmimaging.com

MedcomSoft creates MedcomSoft Record tool. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... MedcomSoft Record enables real-time collection, analysis, and aggregation of clinical information by numerically codifying an entire patient encounter. Contact: MedcomSoft Inc. www.medcomsoft.com/ieindex.htm

BoostWorks joins BEA Star Program to provide e-business solutions. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... BoostWorks, a provider of solutions accelerating the delivery of Web content and application data, has joined the Star Partner Program of BEA Systems Inc., an e-business infrastructure software company. Contact: BoostWorks Inc....

Canon Canada offers first digital camera to direct printing. (Market place: new products & industry announcements).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Canon Canada's PowerShot Digital Camera allows Canadian users to fully manage their own photography projects -- from input to output. Contact: Canon Canada 416.848.1463, jmagno@national.ca, or www.canon.ca

The evolving information world: information professionals who adapt to today's changing business environment will find that new roles, practices, and opportunities lie ahead.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The information profession is undergoing cataclysmic change. Factors such as digital technology, the Internet, and wireless communication all drive the information future. The world has moved from Generation X to Generation D* -- a digitally...

The IM building blocks.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... At the Core This article: * Explores the concerns of executives within the framework of information management program development * Introduces new concepts to the information management community * Presents a high-level,...

Strategic information management: understanding a new reality.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... "We sit on the edge of a cliff, where radical new technology is rising up to us with a force so powerful that it will transform our landscape. The rules of commerce are shifting rapidly, with explosive new business models taking shape by the...

Leap of faith: meet three RIM professionals who have boldly made the leap into executive leadership positions.
January 1, 2002... Twenty years ago, V. Chapman-Smith was a library research assistant, wondering where her career would take her. She wanted to advance in the records and information profession to an executive role within a company. Was she afraid? Without a...

Information education in the 21st century: to stay competitive in today's business environment, information professionals will need to broaden their knowledge through more comprehensive educational tools. (Career Path).
January 1, 2002... The contributions of educational programs to any profession are important. Among other things, they help determine the nature and content of professional fields, offer aspiring practitioners courses that impart theory and best practices, carry...

Global commerce and the privacy clash: there are critical gaps in the privacy rights laws of Europe and the United States that pose a major challenge to companies embracing global commerce. (Global Outlook).
January 1, 2002... A U.S. software company sets up operations in 25 countries worldwide: some in Europe, others in Asia, one in Australia. In the United States, there are no provisions the company must abide by regarding the use of customer personal data gathered...

Exposing legal land mines: protecting the privacy and integrity of e-records is a critical issue for information professionals; understanding e-records laws and company policies can help. (Legal Watch).
January 1, 2002... The legal landscape is changing rapidly with the passage of new laws whose intent is to bring technology under control through the legal system. These new laws provide guidance not only on what is considered an electronic record or electronic...

Welcome to the new wireless culture: from personal digital assistants to pagers and cell phones, wireless technologies are greatly influencing the nature of business. (Tech Trends).
January 1, 2002... On a Monday morning as a doctor commutes to work, she checks her PalmPilot to review clinical data gathered on patients by nurses during the early morning hours. Her patients' medical information is updated hourly on her personal digital...

The digital future: a look ahead: information management professionals will find new challenges, strategies, and approaches in store with digital preservation. (Tech Trends).
January 1, 2002... At the Core This article: * Examines the `three critical aspects of digital preservation * Discusses the various approaches to preserving information integrity over time * Looks at three strategies for a short- or long-term...

Dispensing with the Truth: The Victims, the Drug Companies, and the Dramatic Story Behind the Battle over Fen-Phen. (Book Review).
January 1, 2002... TITLE: Dispensing with the Truth: The Victims, the Drug Companies, and the Dramatic Story Behind the Battle over Fen-Phen AUTHOR: Alicia Mundy PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press ISBN: 0-3122-53249 PUBLICATION DATE: 2001 ...

Wrestling Legacy Data to the Web & Beyond: Practical Solutions for Managers and Technicians. (Book Review).
January 1, 2002... TITLE: Wrestling Legacy Data to the Web & Beyond: Practical Solutions for Managers and Technicians AUTHORS: P.C. McGrew and W.D. McDaniel PUBLISHER: M[C.sup.2] Books ISBN: 1-893347-02-8 PUBLICATION DATE: 2001 LENGTH: 219...

Designing a Document Strategy. (Book Review).
January 1, 2002... TITLE: Designing a Document Strategy AUTHOR: Kevin Crane ISBN: 1-893347-00-1 PUBLISHER: M[C.sup.2] Books LENGTH: 166 pages PRICE: $29.95 plus shipping SOURCE: M[C.sup.2] Books at www.document-strategy.com or...

Targets of Opportunity: Information Security: The Human Factor. (Video Review).
January 1, 2002... TITLE: Targets of Opportunity: Information Security: The Human Factor PRODUCER: Commonwealth Films, Inc. LENGTH: 26 minutes PRICE: $695 from Commonwealth Films; $637 for ARMA members buying from ARMA MEDIA: Available in...