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The Fundamentals of Document Management

untangles the web of confusion and misconception surrounding document management and presents a clear, concise explanation of the many challenges and benefits document management systems offer. It also takes a close look at technologies-how they have evolved and where they are heading-and shows how the Internet is helping shape these technologies. (1997/65 minutes)

This comprehensive and educational 65-minute videotape program explores the exciting and complex world of document management. You will hear from industry experts and leading consultants, and you will draw from the successful experience of some of your peers. As a user, you will come away with a clearer understanding of document management and be better able to evaluate and implement a strategy which is suited for your company or business. As a vendor, you will gain a tool that will help you educate prospects, customers, and employees.

* The Document

o Definition
o Evolution

* Document Management Overview

o The document management market
o The challenge
o The solution and benefits

* Document Management Technology

o Imaging
+ Overview
+ Technologies (capture, scanning, indexing)
+ Standards
# DMA/ODMA/WMC
# OLE/ActiveX/CORBA/SGML
+ Life-cycle management and workflow
# Life-cycle management
# Workflow

* The Internet

o Pressure on document management
o Web-based technologies
o Intranets/Extranets
o HTML vs PDF

* Conclusions