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Enterprise Content Management Solutions explores how corporate enterprises are applying ECM as a key element of their business strategy to gain competitive advantage while introducing ways to increase Return on Investment, as well as the emerging importance of Complaince and Corporate Governance. This book also examines the use of ECM technology as applied in specific functional departments within an organization, and how ECM is applied in the real business world as driven by requirements that are specific to an industry segment. The scope is further expanded and considers the highest impact of ECM technology deployment - within multiple industries. A must-read for executives interested in managing content to achieve compliance, improve productivity, and fost innovation and future growth.

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) describes a critical new segment in information technology. ECM describes both a philosophical approach to and the underlying technologies used to help businesses transform their content into competitive advantage.

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) describes a critical new segment in information technology. ECM describes both a philosophical approach to and the underlying technologies used to help businesses transform their content into competitive advantage.

A 60s Berkeley student embarks on a thrilling journey from smuggling pot in cars to orchestrating large-scale drug operations. He evolves from hiding marijuana in vehicles to using planes and navigating the Rio Grande, ultimately leading a Colombian operation that employs twin-engine cargo planes to deliver bales to speedboats off Florida. Meanwhile, he coordinates with Mexican contacts who facilitate six-ton shipments by bribing customs officials, showcasing the intricate and dangerous world of drug trafficking during that era.

This young readers edition of Ingenious focuses on 50 kid-friendly Canadian innovations that changed the world, from canoes to whoopie cushions, chocolate bars to Pablum. Co-written by Canada's Governor General and accompanied by contemporary illustrations, this adaptation offers young Canadians a way to celebrate our history and world contributions on Canada's 150th birthday.Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. Innovation Nation moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance.     From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With striking, vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers, and will be a valuable resource for teachers and librarians.

To celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, Governor General David Johnston and Tom Jenkins have crafted a richly illustrated volume of brilliant Canadian innovations whose widespread adoption has made the world a better place. From Bovril to BlackBerrys, lightbulbs to liquid helium, peanut butter to Pablum, this is a surprising and incredibly varied collection to make Canadians proud, and to our unique entrepreneurial spirit. Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity, and simple luck. Ingenious moves through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences, and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. Above all, the book explores what goes on in the mind of an innovator, and maps the incredible spectrum of personalities that have struggled to improve the lot of their neighbours, their fellow citizens, and their species. From the marvels of aboriginal invention such as the canoe, snowshoe, igloo, dogsled, lifejacket, and bunk bed to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, philanthropy, science, engineering, community development, business, the arts, and the media, Canadians have improvised and collaborated their way to international admiration. Ingenious tells you why they did it and how they made the world a better place.