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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is a digital mailroom?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A digital mailroom operates in a similar way to the traditional mailroom inasmuch as post is received, opened and distributed. In a digital mailroom]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-is-a-digital-mailroom.html</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What are the key elements to consider when preparing a business case for an EDM project?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The first requirement for any business case put forward to promote the implementation of an electronic document management system is to prove that cost savings will be made. The easiest way to do this is to focus, initially, on one department such as Finance and select one process for example, invoice approval]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-are-the-key-elements-to-consider-when-preparing-a-business-case-for-an-edm-project.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why has ISO produced two draft standards on a Management System for Records?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[There are two new standards out for public consultation which relate to archives/records management: ISO/DIS 30300 Management System for Records – Fundamentals and vocabulary ISO/DIS 30301 Management System for Records – Requirements]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/why-has-iso-produced-two-draft-standards-on-a-management-system-for-records.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How can electronic workflow help a centralised HR department?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It is not uncommon for businesses with sites in several different locations to have a centralised HR function, usually at Head Office. This, however, can present challenges in terms of acquiring up to date information on employees. Take retail, for example, where there is a high turnover of staff. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/how-can-electronic-workflow-help-a-centralised-hr-department.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Are companies now addressing the issue of poorly managed electronic information?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent report has revealed that 47% of organisations still have problems managing electronic documents. On the plus side, however, those that are starting to structure their electronic information are doing it to save money and improve efficiency rather than for regulatory compliance.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/are-companies-now-addressing-the-issue-of-poorly-managed-electronic-information.html</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is Electronic Workflow?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Electronic workflow is used by organisations to automate business processes. Documents are scanned or created from on screen templates within a document management system and then passed around electronically to individuals or teams of people who then carry out relevant actions.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-is-electronic-workflow.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is the business forecast for document scanning?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Recent research has shown that document scanning is set to increase considerably over the next few years. Businesses in 17 different market sectors were asked a series of questions relating to electronic document management and the results concluded ......]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-is-the-business-forecast-for-document-scanning.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is the best way to destroy documents which are no longer required?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 1998 Data Protection Act states that companies must not keep certain types of information for longer than it is needed and that it must be destroyed securely, particularly if it relates to employees or clients.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-is-the-best-way-to-destroy-documents-which-are-no-longer-required.html</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Can the digital pen be used with any type of form?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Almost every printed business form can be converted to digital pen and paper technology. Some minor alterations may have to be made to the layout of a form in order to optimise the results but overall, most forms work successfully when printed onto the special Anoto paper which is used in association with the digital pen.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/can-the-digital-pen-be-used-with-any-type-of-form.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How can good information management help companies to cut litigation costs?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Recent research has shown that over 50% of British firms do not have a procedure in place to control the retention of documents relating to their business activities. By the same token this renders them totally unprepared for any legal proceedings against them where documentary evidence is required.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/how-can-good-information-management-help-companies-to-cut-litigation-costs.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Scanning or physical storage – which is the best option?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Storing records electronically is undoubtedly the ideal solution for any business, however, the cost and benefits of converting high volume archives is not always financially viable.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/scanning-or-physical-storage-which-is-the-best-option.html</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Are we now moving closer to becoming paperless?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It has recently been reported that the UK scanner market has been predicted to grow at about 18% per year between 2010 and 2014.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/are-we-now-moving-closer-to-becoming-paperless.html</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why is it important for businesses to have a purchase order system?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A purchase order is a legally binding document and provides suppliers with proof that services or products were ordered. Purchase orders also provide confirmation of costs as they can be matched up to invoices and delivery notes.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/why-is-it-important-for-businesses-to-have-a-purchase-order-system.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What are the benefits of off site document storage?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In business, there are many types of paperwork which have to be retained for long periods of time in order to comply with legal requirements. Examples of these are financial information, product manuals and employees pension details.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-are-the-benefits-of-off-site-document-storage.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What are the advantages of using an online purchase order system?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In these current challenging economic times, businesses need to keep an even tighter rein on expenditure and stop unnecessary purchasing. Any Finance Department should be able to track every single purchase order which is raised within an organisation and have complete control of all purchasing activity down to the last penny.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-are-the-advantages-of-using-an-online-purchase-order-system.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How can electronic document management help companies recover from the recession?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent survey carried out in the USA reports that 62% of company executives believe that the US economy is showing signs of growth but 50% also fear that it may take at least three years to become financially robust again.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/how-can-electronic-document-management-help-companies-recover-from-the-recession.html</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 09:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What are the dangers of storing documents on the company network?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Recent research has shown that over 50% of employees openly admit to not being able to find documents which have been stored on the company’s network or intranet. A high majority of these people blamed the lack of guidance as to how files should be saved.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-are-the-dangers-of-storing-documents-on-the-company-network.html</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 09:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How can electronic document management help the construction industry save money?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Many construction companies are reporting savings of up to £10,000 per year after implementing an electronic document management system.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/how-can-electronic-document-management-help-the-construction-industry-save-money.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why should business continuity planning be a high priority task for every organisation?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Even though more organisations do now have a business continuity plan in place, there is still a very high percentage that do not. The financial cost of lost business is often more than people anticipate but the really damaging impact is the loss of customers and reputation.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/why-should-business-continuity-planning-be-a-high-priority-task-for-every-organisation.html</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What are electronic trade documents?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The world is seeing a vast increase in the volume of international trade and traditional paper based systems are becoming too slow and costly to manage the ever growing amount of trade transactions.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-are-electronic-trade-documents.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is MoReq2?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[MoReq2 is a Model Requirements Specification for the Management of Electronic Records, version 2. Published in 2008, MoReq2 is an upgrade of MoReq1 which was released in 2001.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-is-moreq2.html</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Which should I choose for my business, the digital pen or a PDA?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The most significant difference between the digital pen and a PDA is that a PDA requires more technical knowledge and invariably involves training. PDA’s can have complex menus to navigate and small fields in which to record data.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/which-should-i-choose-for-my-business-the-digital-pen-or-a-pda.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is a bureau scanning service?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[There are several reasons why organisations are choosing to store their paperwork electronically. Ease of access, security and space savings are but a few of them but how easy is it to actually convert documents into electronic format?]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/what-is-a-bureau-scanning-service.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Do you know how much it costs to keep paper records?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Many organisations are unaware of the costs associated with the storage of paper records or grossly underestimate the amount of money which is spent on the creation, storage and retrieval of critical business information.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/do-you-know-how-much-it-costs-to-keep-paper-records.html</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How will new Regulations coming into force in April 2010 impact on organisations that hold data?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[On April 6th, 2010 the Information Commissioner’s Office will have the power to enforce fines of up to £500,000 upon any organisation which seriously breaches the Data Protection Act. This will apply to the private, public and voluntary sectors and it is hoped that the new law will, in particular, give local authorities the impetus to radically overhaul their document management strategies.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.ipcgroup.co.uk/information-management-blog/items/how-will-new-regulations-coming-into-force-in-april-2010-impact-on-organisations-that-hold-data.html</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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