On 7/11/06, Link, Gary M. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I would like to compile a list of the top ten reasons for converting from
> documenting your operations in a paper records-based system to an electronic
> records-based system. I ask respondents to keep points to "one-liners"
Multiple individuals requiring simultaneous access to the same information
Individuals in disparate locations requiring access to the same information
A need to perform searches across content to determine what records are
needed
An inability to effectively store records in paper based form safely and
securely
Insufficient staff to efficiently manage a paper based repository of records
Records with a short enough retention period you don't need to convert or
migrate
A new facility with excellent communications systems
More storage space and computing power than you know what to do with
A never ending budget to continually replace and upgrade hdwe/sftwre/systems
All of the money you'd ever need to support privacy concerns and training
users
Larry
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Larry Medina
Danville, CA
RIM Professional since 1972
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