PD awarded grant9:33 am | (No comments posted.) Sep 17, 2009
This innovative project will provide an affordable, scalable, multi-jurisdictional, automated field reporting records management system, as well as improved computer aided dispatching and mapping features. The RIEM budget allows for the hiring of three new communications officers at the Watertown Police communications center as well as one new police information systems technician. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Private Equity Firms Look to Take Cos Public Sep 13, 2009
2 million in August, and Emdeon Inc , which makes and licenses health records management systems and is partly owned by General Atlantic Partners. Talecris, which produces plasma-derived protein therapies, said in the filing it would use the IPO proceeds to pay down debt. (ABC News -- Business)
NALS meeting will discuss Internet Sep 13, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009. NALS is a professional association for legal assistants, legal secretaries, court clerks and anyone working under the supervision of an attorney. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Monumental task Sep 12, 2009
President Barack Obama has nominated David Ferriero, a nationally recognized librarian with credentials that include the New York Public Library, Duke University and MIT, as the new national archivist and head of NARA. Ferriero (pronounced FAIR-ee-o) does not appear to have specific expertise in electronic records management, but he gets points from experts in the field for having a firm grasp of the issues and knowing how to work with cross-cutting interest groups. Elsewhere in this issue, Dr.... (FCW.com)
NARA's top 10 management challenges Sep 12, 2009
NARA must determine how best to identify and react to agencies with critical records management needs, particularly given the increasing amount of electronic records, the report states. Information technology security. (FCW.com)
TOM BERRY/Ledger & Times Sep 6, 2009
Christy McCullough, a representative of Data Records Management of Paducah, scans public documents into a computer program Friday afternoon at the Calloway County Clerk's Office as part of a state effort to computerize local records. Once completed, public agencies or residents that subscribe to the service will be able to pull up public records online from their own home or laptop computer. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Record-keeping and Accountability: Ghana@50 in retrospect Sep 4, 2009
Records management is a profession; and just like any other profession, one needs to be trained to be able to perform well ... Unfortunately, in the case of records management, some organizations and companies assign records management duties to people who do not have any training in that discipline ... Alternatively, the untrained staffs that are in charge of their records should be sponsored to undergo the necessary training in records management. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
From recession to recovery: fast-growth industries key Sep 4, 2009
Companies such as Hyland Software, an electronic records management firm based in Westlake, and Beachwood s MDG Medical Inc., a provider of automated medication dispensing systems, have found a solid foothold here, he notes. There s also work in advanced polymers coming out of Akron, as well as Vasolux MicroSystems, a medical imaging start-up from Lorain. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
City looking for applicants for home rule charter commission Sep 4, 2009
gement; in recommending the addition of the position, Castillo reminded the Council the city has been reprimanded for its past deficiencies in records management. received an update on the city s 2009-2010 budget process from Castillo; he said the budget is balanced and that there will be fund balances available, although he did not mention any figures. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
EMC Buys E-Discovery Vendor Kazeon Sep 2, 2009
EMC said Kazeon "is unique in its ability to identify and classify information and take appropriate action, such as preservation, deletion or migration of documents into EMC storage for litigation hold, and EMC Documentum for records management.". Follow Enterprise Storage Forum on. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
A & B buys two California warehouses Sep 2, 2009
The company, through subsidiary Aerties Inc., said the buildings with a combined 119,400 square feet of leasable area in the Northpoint Commerce Center industrial park are fully occupied by a records management company and food service distributor. The purchase is Aventh industrial real estate acquisition in the last two years, bringing the firm's commercial property investment portfolio to 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
EMC To Acquire Kazeon Systems, Inc. Sep 2, 2009
Kazeon is unique in its ability to identify and classify information and take appropriate action, such as preservation, deletion or migration of documents into EMC storage for litigation hold, and EMC Documentum for records management. The acquisition will further strengthen the power of EMC's SourceOne portfolio. (PR Newswire)
Suddath sells subsidiary for $54 million Aug 26, 2009
"There has been a consolidation trend in the records management industry in recent years," said Suddath President and CEO Steve Suddath. "We believe it is a strategically sound decision for both DSC and the Suddath Cos.". (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Autonomy Strengthens Position as the De Facto Standard for Global Law Firms Aug 26, 2009
"The speed with which Autonomy has integrated the IDOL technology into WorkSite is impressive, and as a result we can now leverage WorkSite on a much larger scale than ever before for applications beyond document management, including email and records management." ... Organizations from all over the world, including 75 of the top 100 global law firms, are standardizing on Autonomy iManage which uniquely spans the complete EDRM on a single technology platform, including document and email... (PR Newswire)
5 pitfalls to avoid with performance management dashboards Aug 25, 2009
Police DepartmentBack-office components: Open Text Connectivity Solutions Groups Hummingbird business intelligence system that extracts data from computer-aided dispatch and records management systemsPresentation layer: MyDials, provided on software-as-a-service basis. Agency: Agriculture Departments Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension ServiceBack-office components: Oracle DatabasePresentation layer: Oracles Portal Development Environment. (FCW.com)
Optical Systems, Inc. Targeting 6,000 Dealerships Across 42 States With Next Generation of Save-a-Deal Aug 22, 2009
" Save-a-Deal is a comprehensive, fully-integrated front office software solution specifically designed to increase auto dealerships' profitability. When properly used, this scalable CRM system is guaranteed to increase unit sales and profit per vehicle while lowering costs through enhanced efficiency. The next generation of Save-a-Deal is a more streamlined, cost-effective CRM solution than its predecessor with added capabilities in remote personnel management, customer service, training, and... (PR Newswire)
Need for speed costing Iowa motorists Aug 22, 2009
Scott Falb of the DOT's driver services records management division said Iowa averaged 31 traffic deaths annually on rural interstate highways during the four years before the speed limit was increased from 65 mph to 70. That average number grew to 41. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
W. Melbourne to hire new clerk Aug 18, 2009
"If you have a very strong records management person in terms of your city clerk, you can do that with one person," he said. Contact Cervenka at 242-3632 or. (Florida Today)
Improve Group buys BRC Harris unit Aug 18, 2009
BRC Harris has print finishing equipment, paper shredder and records management software components. Reader Comments. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Autonomy's Meaning-Based Computing Technology Integrated Into Verdasys Enterprise Information Protection Technology Aug 17, 2009
Autonomy's software powers the full spectrum of mission-critical enterprise applications including pan-enterprise search, customer interaction solutions, information governance, end-to-end eDiscovery, records management, archiving, business process management, web content management, web optimization, rich media management and video and audio analysis. Autonomy's customer base is comprised of more than 20,000 global companies, law firms and federal agencies including: AOL, BAE Systems, BBC,... (PR Newswire)
BIO-key to sell its law enforcement division to InterAct Aug 15, 2009
Looking ahead, we will build on the best attributes of both mobile product suites to give first responders the most advanced resources with which they can protect their communities," Filipowski said. BIO-key and InterAct Public Safety Systems have a long-standing working relationship, company officials said. BIO-key technology is a part of InterActs Connections Framework, a collection of products that improve the efficiency of emergency response operations, such as geographic information... (FCW.com)
API Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America Again Aug 15, 2009
The API electronic document management portfolio includes records management, imaging, a parliamentary agenda system and report management systems. The company is a certified IBM Business Partner and Microsoft Gold Partner, and maintains relationships with other leading technology companies to provide customers with complete solutions. (PR Newswire)
BIO-key International Enters Into Agreement to Sell Law Enforcement Division to Interact Public Safety Systems for $11 Million Aug 14, 2009
BIO-key's products have long been part of the InterAct Public Safety System's Connections Framework, a collection of seamlessly integrated products that vastly improve the efficiency of emergency response operations, such as CAD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Records Management Systems (RMS), and Next Generation 9-1-1 phone controllers ... The Company's advanced Next Generation telephony, computer aided dispatch/mapping, mobile data sharing, and records management systems deliver... (PR Newswire)
DOL Awards Citizant $3.5 Million Contract for Program Management and Acquisition Support Aug 12, 2009
Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizant, one of the Washington region's leading providers of government professional technical solutions, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to support the procurement of the Departments' Document Management/Records Management (DM/RM) Solution ... This system will streamline document and records management within DOL, support more efficient business processes, provide comprehensive information faster and more reliably, and meet new Federal... (PR Newswire)
WAJ pushes for removal from SINI list Aug 8, 2009
A.J. Savasta (school board member to serve on executive committee of the Greene County School Boards Association) and Emily Morse (records management officer). The official bank depositories are Key Bank, First Niagara, Legacy, The Bank of Greene County, JP Morgan Chase, Bank America and Trustco Bank. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
OMG formulates records-management standard Aug 7, 2009
The OMG board of directors is now verifying that supporting vendors are incorporating the Records Management Services specifications into their own products, the final step of the standards approval process, said working group co-chair Larry L. Johnson in an e-mail to the RMS community of practice mailing list. Johnson is head of the consultancy group , which has done work for the General Services Administration and the National Archives and Records Administration. (FCW.com)
MakeMusic's Monthly SmartMusic Subscription Report- July 2009 Aug 7, 2009
SmartMusic GradebookTM, the web-based student grading and records management system included with SmartMusic, showed 158 teachers have issued assignments, a 14% increase over July of last year ... Additionally, MakeMusic is the creator of SmartMusic, the complete practice tool for band, orchestra and choir and SmartMusic GradebookTM, the web-based student grading and records management system. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Administering citations? Aug 5, 2009
Police Chief Jim Exsted said the way the new administrative citation law was passed by the Legislature this year would create a burden on officers as it sets a speed range for such citations, requires the use of tickets that are not compatible with the current records management system and would require a third-party reviewing authority. Crosslake Police Chief Bob Hartman also cited cost as a reason he wouldn't be seeking city council approval for administrative citations. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Volunteers discover another path in job hunt Aug 3, 2009
Volunteering your way to a new job - The Boston Globe (Boston Globe)
Volunteering your way to a new job Aug 3, 2009
Deane wanted a position in records management but lacked the experience to get hired in a market flooded with out-of-work records managers ... Being able to say I worked on records management projects for a large housing agency is a major plus, she said. (Boston Globe)
Earnings Roundup Jul 31, 2009
which provides records management services, said its second-quarter income more than doubled, as sharply reduced costs offset lower revenue. The Boston company said earnings rose to $87. (Boston Globe)
Online tools help cope with serious illness Jul 31, 2009
Fortunately, from research to support groups to health records management, help can be found online. Find links to sites mentioned at. (USA Today -- Tech)
OC approves budget Jul 29, 2009
87 percent over last year, particularly with the addition of a records management clerk. Vice President for Business Affairs Virginia Chisum said OC will contribute $185,000 to the group, which is $2000 more than last year. (Odessa American, TX)
Xerox revenue up, earnings down in Q2 Jul 25, 2009
Xerox Litigation Services, based in Albany, offers electronic discovery and records management products. Reader Comments. (Albany Business Review, NY)
6 steps to cutting the cord with departing employees Jul 25, 2009
Outgoing workers need to understand the formal regulations that govern the release of federal records, which is why in its February 4, 2008 guidance to agencies the National Archives and Records Administration is pushing to make records management a part of de-provisioning policies. When youre turning in your badge you should be briefed on what [information] you can or cannot remove, said Laurence Brewer, director of NARAs Life Cycle Management Division. (FCW.com)
Document scanners turning to private-sector clients Jul 20, 2009
Under the agreement, Gross records management company scanned all of OMH s patient medical records. The work represented 40 percent of the $2 million in revenue that E-BizDocs generated in 2008. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Infotainment Jul 19, 2009
Google invited people to store end-of-life wishes at its free online health records management service. Google Health made available advance directive forms on which people can specify what they want doctors to do or not do in the event they are too ill or injured to express their wishes. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
MakeMusic's Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for August 5, 2009 Jul 18, 2009
Additionally, MakeMusic is the creator of SmartMusic, the complete practice tool for band, orchestra and choir and SmartMusic GradebookTM, the web-based student grading and records management system. Further information about the company can be found at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Administration to get recommendations on reducing over-classification Jul 17, 2009
Make electronic records management a priority. Base the evaluation of electronic records on their content rather than the format in which they were created or stored. (FCW.com)
Google Health to safeguard "end-of-life" wishes Jul 17, 2009
Google has invited people to store "end-of-life" wishes at its free online health records management service. Google Health made available "advance directive" forms on which people can specify what they want doctors to do or not do in the event they are too ill or injured to express their wishes. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Autonomy Corporation plc Announces Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Jul 16, 2009
During the second quarter Autonomy was recognized in multiple ways for its market leadership and unmatched technology, including: - Being ranked as fastest growing of the top four ECM vendors in Gartner's "Market Share: Content Management Software, Worldwide, 2006 - 2008" report, based on performance in document management, web content management, records management, imaging, document-based collaboration, and workflow; - Being named a leader in the June 2009 Forrester Wave(TM) report on Web... (PR Newswire)
Tucker woman gets jail time for embezzling Jul 16, 2009
While working as a records management assistant at an Atlanta law firm, Jones was assigned to work part time as assistant treasurer of ServeHAITI, a non-profit organization that receives federal funding and provides assistance to certain parts of Haiti. ServeHAITI s initial projects included sponsoring a program for water purification and construction of a medical clinic. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
DataChambers plans Charlotte tape vault Jul 14, 2009
Records management and technology firm DataChambers will spend $250,000 to build a new secure tape vault at Ridge Creek Business Park in Charlotte. The 900-square-foot facility will be used to protect electronic records and backup files for businesses to access in the event of an emergency. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Nats fire Acta; Riggleman is interim manager Jul 14, 2009
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Sheriff aims at outstanding warrants Jul 11, 2009
The records management individual also mails letters weekly to out-of-county addresses advising individuals to contact the courts and take care of the warrants will send the warrant and information to the local agency where they are located. Next week the ACSO will post a notice featuring the names, photos and list of outstanding warrants of 10 individuals whom they have been seeking, and who they believe are in the area. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Beetle feasting on trees in Baxter Jul 9, 2009
Police Chief Jim Exsted said the way the new administrative citation law was passed by the Legislature this year would create a burden on officers as it sets a speed range for such citations, requires the use of tickets that are not compatible with the current records management system and would require the a third-party reviewing authority. "It's kind of taking a step backward for us," Exsted said in reference to using it as a tool to enforce traffic rather than as a revenue generator, to which... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
LISD confidential records may have been accessed by public Jul 9, 2009
Just because LISD outsources its records management to a third party does not absolve it of its duties and responsibilities, said Short. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Knowledge Management Jul 5, 2009
Traditionally a back-office task focused mostly on paper, records management is integrated with e-mail and document management systems in Interwoven's Records Manager 5. 0. (IntranetJournal)
Summer Prologue Highlights 75th Anniversary of the National Archives Jul 3, 2009
Noting that Roosevelt was instrumental in setting the National Archives on its course as the nation's record keeper, the article states: "He likely would not recognize the National Archives of the 21st century, with its leadership role in federal records management, in the classification and declassification of government documents, and in finding ways to ensure that the government can preserve the electronic records of today as well as of the future.". The issue also features a history of the... (PR Newswire)
Volusia school administrators cut to save money Jun 26, 2009
Other major administrative changes approved Thursday include the appointment of Cynthia Fisher, an assistant principal at Atlantic High, to coordinator of student discipline and records management. She replaces Cathy Egley, who retires next week. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Using SharePoint for ECM requires careful prep Jun 23, 2009
Last, but not least, records management is an important part of ECM. It provides a set of features that identify and assign the final disposition of high-value documents. MOSS 2007 also has the following records management capabilities to complete its enterprise content management functions ... Besides ECM and WCM, records management also requires a lot of planning before implementing. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Etransmedia moves to bigger digs Jun 20, 2009
The medical records management company didn t move far, though. Its offices are still at 385 Jordan Road, next door to the its old location. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Standardizes on Autonomy's Meaning-Based Technologies Jun 16, 2009
Autonomy's Records Management, Data Capture and Business Process Management Solutions to Help the Health Institution Achieve Cost Savings and Improve Operational Efficiency ... With Autonomy's automated information processing solutions, GCB will be able to accurately convert all of its paper-based client records into electronic records, as well as automatically route all of its medical records to Autonomy's records management solution ... "GCB recognized the need for an effective records... (PR Newswire)
Rainfall generates $1.4 million repair bill Jun 4, 2009
Port Orange Public Records Management facilities -- Roof leak requiring repairs to a roof and wallboard; $2. 500. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Suggestions for moms headed back to work May 25, 2009
Incorporate the words that describe the nuts and bolts of a position you want into your resume and cover letter, for example: "market research," "sales administration" or "records management.". - Brush up on essential office tools: It is important to stay in the know on the essential tools of the modern office. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
CIA must work with Congress May 22, 2009
The CIA needs to improve its records management system. The imbroglio over dates of interrogation briefings is not the first instance in which CIA assertions of certitude were contravened by my own records. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tenn. Senate postpones fingerprinting proposal May 22, 2009
Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron said his agency supports the legislation because it s implementing an advanced records management system that will require more files to be kept electronically. He said no database of fingerprints will be compiled from the citations, which appeases the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cell phones, PDAs, private laptops used for public business subject to Open Records Act May 18, 2009
The opinion also prohibits public officials and employees from altering or destroying public records on their private communication devices unless allowed to do under the state Records Management Act. E-mails, text messages and other electronic communications made or received in connection with the transaction of public business, the expenditure of public funds or the administration of public property are subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, [its exemptions] and the Records Management Act... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Partners with Fujitsu to Deliver Expanded Online Services to Students and Faculty May 15, 2009
The system will enable records management automation and facilitate efficiency improvements in related business processes. Secondly, it will enhance the security of records storage and retrieval; ensuring legal compliance to meet legislative and regulatory requirements as well as accountability for audit purposes. (JCN Network, Japan)
County tax maps enter digital age May 9, 2009
The project captured 8,527 recorded plat images, plus 259 images from the original March 11, 2008 index, 130 images from the records management office, and 262 historic map images. While we did not request estimates to have this project completed by a vendor, said Ward, at a minimum we saved the county well over 15,000 by completing this in-house. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Ghana: Will the Right to Information Bill Be Passed? [analysis] Apr 28, 2009
But a proper records management system is required to ensure timely access to the right kind of information if the public demands one. The former Director of the Public Records and Archives Administration, Mr. Azangweo Cletus, believes that in the league of African nations, Ghana has not done badly in this regard. (allAfrica.com)
Autonomy Unveils Most Advanced Audio Processing Solution for Law Firms Apr 28, 2009
Organizations from all over the world, including 75 of the top 100 global law firms, are standardizing on Autonomy iManage which uniquely spans the complete EDRM on a single technology platform, including document and email management, information governance, archiving and records management, knowledge management, policy management and eDisclosure, legal hold and review. Autonomy iManage can now link over 1,400 law firms with the data inside over 20,000 corporate clients using powerful, familiar... (PR Newswire)
Server Virtualization and iSCSI Keep Small Business Running Apr 28, 2009
a 50-person company that offers information management services such as records management and archiving, media storage, document imaging services, e-vaulting and room file management. The company was already a fan of server. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Montana State Grain lab gears up for season with new chief (3) Apr 19, 2009
He said one of his top priorities at the lab will be completing the conversion to an efficient records management system that will allow customers to access sample results online. He hopes to have the system available to customers by fall harvest. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
County Council seeks more room to store records Apr 13, 2009
The county stores about 15,000 cubic feet of records from various county departments and offices at the Erie office of Business Records Management, 823 E. Eighth St. The company is a private records-management firm that also operates offices in Pittsburgh and Johnstown ... "One of the issues is that we pay by the cubic foot at Business Records Management," Catalde said ... "We have multiple records that are crowding us at the courthouse that we've been reluctant to store with them because it... (Erie Times-News, PA)
