Once you’ve determined that an enterprise content management (ECM) solution is a clear choice for increasing efficiencies within your enterprise, the next question becomes: How do we begin reaping the benefits? At Hyland, we recommend that you

• Look internally to see where you can gain the most from increased speed, accuracy and visibility into business processes
• Ask questions to ensure your ECM solution will integrate seamlessly with other line-of-business applications, leveraging existing IT investments
• Research each vendor to find a company that will support the life of your system as it extends to meet the needs of each department

By establishing your business needs, examining your options and analyzing all possible vendors, you can be confident that the solution you choose will meet your needs now and in the future.