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Understanding what relevant electronic records are available can make all the difference when assessing a legal case. Often, IT finds out too late that it should have been saving a certain type of data or is asked to quickly locate responsive records based on vague descriptions. Map your electronic information ahead of time to proactively index your data sources, and you will be prepared when the General Counsel comes knocking!
April 2009
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In a difficult financial environment organizations are scrutinizing IT expenditures. Only those projects with a proven return on investment (ROI) are receiving funding. Those looking at e-mail archiving need to ask if there is an ROI for their company, and how can these cost savings be justified. This white paper series examines the return on investment for e-mail archiving. It examines how organizations evaluate investment in
technology and the four critical factors an e-mail archiving ROI should include. It includes some case studies on ROI investment, as well as strategies for building a business case. Any organization considering an e-mail archiving system will need to face these issues. This white paper helps you make sure you are looking at the right things.
February 2009
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While there are new legal and compliance requirements for retaining and saving electronic documents, it is not always clear how these business requirements translate into technical requirements. IT personnel often struggle with exactly what storage archival systems need support. This white paper will address the fundamental requirements of archiving.
December 2008
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While there are new legal and compliance requirements for retaining and saving electronic documents, it is not always clear how these business requirements translate into technical requirements. IT personnel often struggle with exactly what storage archival systems need support. This white paper will address the fundamental requirements of archiving.
December 2008
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As organizations begin to face the challenge of data in retirement, they must implement a layered approach to data security to ensure that data is deleted completely, actions are audited and logged, and equipment is retired in accordance to policies. As management practices improve, another benefit can be realized as well: Equipment can be remarketed for value providing it with a second life and thus maximizing the benefit to the environment.
October 2008
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Motions to discover electronic data have become common in today's world of litigation; yet, often companies are unprepared to find electronically stored information (ESI), especially e-mail. This lack of preparedness is driving up the cost of e-discovery and the cost of litigation in general. In this paper, we examine six steps organizations can take to control a large part of their e-discovery processes to lower costs and reduce risks.
June 2008
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As the volume of corporate records shifts from paper into the digital realm, some have questioned the value of traditional records management approaches. Many traditional records management groups report feeling pushed out, driving fewer projects of their own and too often overlooked or excluded by those who think they are irrelevant in an electronic world. One may ask: Does records management matter? In this era dominated by electronic information is the records manager relevant?
June 2008
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Organizations today are finding themselves under increasing pressure, both legal and regulatory, to properly retain or delete documents. While policies and procedures for paper records may seem adequate, many companies find it difficult to translate those policies and requirements to electronically stored information (ESI) such as e-mail messages and electronic document files. This white paper outlines 10 key elements that must be put into place – and kept up-to-date – as foundations of a successful electronic records retention and destruction program.
February 2008
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Managing electronic records in today’s global economy produces both interesting and complicated issues. The huge surge in electronic data around the world affects how records are managed. Managing all this data will not be easy. Many enterprises are struggling to manage information in a single location. Soon, however, they must expand their efforts to face the challenges of global operations.
January 2008
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Litigation always, has been, and will continue to be, a reality of doing business. What is changing, however, is discovery and its focus on electronically stored information (often abbreviated ESI). Recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure concerning the discovery of ESI coupled with the explosive growth of electronically stored documents are exposing organizations to new risks and costs during litigation and the subsequent discovery.
January 2008
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This white paper examines the reality of records retention and email archiving, focusing on the process of developing an effective retention policy and automating solutions to enforce rules and satisfy retention obligations. Contoural will also recommend best practices for email retention and real world examples.
October 2007
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In this new environment of electronic document-focused discovery, instead of waiting for discovery requests to happen, IT organizations are better off anticipating, understanding and preparing for Legal's needs. Working closely together, Legal and IT can develop policies and strategies to become litigation ready. This proactive approach leads to less disruption, more defensible discovery and lower costs.
October 2007
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So why archive data at all? Wouldn’t it just be simpler to delete every e-mail message and file after a specified period of time, making the assumption that computer data is ephemeral? There would be significantly less storage expense with this universal deletion method, but it has never been successful. Practically speaking, there is no guarantee that an e-mail message has been deleted; another copy of every message exists on the receiving end, and messages can easily be copied, forwarded, or saved in a variety of locations. As long as deletion cannot be guaranteed, a policy of universal deletion could open the company to prosecution for ineffective enforcement.
August 2007
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It is a fact of today's business environment that most companies are going to get sued. The courts have recognized that electronic data is a form of business record, which requires special handling. This paper will examine these questions and present some strategies for both immediate requirements when under litigation and how to prepare for the future.
August 2007
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Recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) created increased risks for companies and their IT and legal departments.
June 2007
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Assessing the IT Impact of Email / File Retention and Discovery Requirements
March 2007
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Balancing Real-World Compliance, Litigation and Employee Productivity
Needs in Creating a Document Retention and Management Policy
May 2004
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Document Retention and Management Best Practices Ensure Compliance,
Reduce Liability and Meet Business Needs
May 2004
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Balancing the Costs and Risks of Electronic Records Retention Policies
June 2004
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