-- The evolution of Microsoft SharePoint as a serious player in the ECM infrastructure marketplace. -- The entrance of "alternative" delivery systems for document and content capabilities; specifically, the entry of meaningful SaaS players and Open Source players. -- Supplier consolidation driven by the movement of ECM to the infrastructure. -- The three trends above add up to a dramatic decline in price point for core document functionality at the desktop. As a result, the market is exploding in two directions -- across large organizations and into the mid- sized market. From a cost versus functionality perspective, this is the golden age of end users. The part of the industry focused on large organizations that need to integrate and standardize on an ECM infrastructure is vastly different than the part of the industry, typical focusing on smaller organizations, that simply is looking for a better solution to paper and/or network drives. -- The renaissance of capture. As the market expands into mid-sized organizations, there are untapped opportunities in organizations still reliant on paper processes. -- The rise in importance of Channel and Solution Providers. As core technologies become viewed more as infrastructure, the capabilities of those who actually deliver and implement solutions become critical. The AIIM 2007 Document Management Service Providers Forum (www.aiim.org/dmspef) had its highest attendance ever and countless new players are coming into the Solution Provider marketplace each day from the copier dealer/distributor Channel. -- An accelerating need for quantifiable best practices in the user community. The 2008 AIIM International Exposition & Conference brings insight, advice and experienced end-user speakers on virtually every major issue and application area associated with information organization and access. -- The blurring of technology lines. What does your business need -- records management, content management, document management, business process management, and/or e-mail management? Most likely, all of the above. This year, for the first time, AIIM will offer its six certificate- based training programs in the AIIM Conference programs special pre- conference sessions. For additional information, visit: http://aiimexpo.com/aiimexpo2007/v42/index.cvn?id=10168 -- Increasing tensions between "control" and "access." These will be exacerbated by the heightened power of search tools and the entry of younger workers into the workforce. The pendulum has been on the "control" side for a while; it's now swinging toward access issues. -- A need to connect in new ways. End users need to find each other and learn from each other more than ever.For more information about the AIIM International Exposition & Conference, or to register, visit http://www.aiimexpo.com or call 888-824-3004. Keynote sessions are free to all AIIM International Exposition & Conference attendees. For additional information, please visit www.aiimexpo.com. For information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, contact Leo Squatrito at 617.219.8378 or lsquatrito@questex.com. AIIM International Exposition & Conference The AIIM International Exposition & Conference is the world's largest and oldest educational conference and exposition. The place to go to gain control, meet compliance standards and access important information from structured and unstructured data, the AIIM International Exposition & Conference assists IT professionals turn content and information into a powerful business tool. The exposition and conference attracts business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share, and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs, and gain the competitive advantage. About AIIM - the ECM Association AIIM is the international industry association connecting users and suppliers of enterprise content management (ECM) technologies -- tools and methods used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content in support of business processes. For more than 60 years, AIIM has been a neutral and unbiased source for education and industry information, standards, advocacy, and community. About Questex Media Group, Inc. Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, spa, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and service industries through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, research, information and integrated marketing services. The company's media properties include over 100 print and digital media publications, 45 conferences, tradeshows and events, as well as a range of research, data and information products. The company's businesses are managed through operating companies including Questex Media Group, InfoTrends, Inc., Imaging Networks and McLean Events International, Ltd, a world-leading producer of appointment-based events. The company's combined operations include more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
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