Dominic Johnstone is the Head of Information Services at Crown Records Management
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Dominic Johnstone is the Head of Information Services at Crown Records Management
Information Management Issues of 2017
T he world of information management is fast-moving and driven by rapid advancements in technology – and the biggest challenge in 2017 will be how to ensure data assets remain accessible for the long term .
All the signs are that the issue of long-term digital preservation is going to be a hot topic , perhaps the hottest in the industry , in the coming year .
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Businesses are suddenly realizing that keeping information up to date is not the only thing to worry about – they also need to consider what happens when the format that information is stored on becomes obsolete in the future .
As a result , companies are seeking to put in place watertight solutions to hold onto their evergrowing corporate footprint .
It is estimated that 98 % of organizations need to keep digital records for the long-term because of issues including compliance , legal defense , litigation and harnessing the corporate memory . This brings up important considerations as technology changes so quickly .
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