"a.k.a.® has become an essential tool for managing records within our organization."

a.k.a.® enables enterprise standards for taxonomies, retention policies and recordkeeping rules. The information managed within a.k.a.® can be likened to the DNA or genetic code of an organization. DNA is the molecule that encodes genetic information in the nucleus of cells and determines the structure, function, and behavior of organisms. Similarly the data compiled and maintained within a.k.a.® describes how information within an organization is described, structured, controlled, connected and managed over time. Enterprise taxonomy standards enable consistency of approach regardless of the RIM systems used. From a single source within a.k.a.®, taxonomies and retention rules can be deployed to the web, Windows, SharePoint and many other eCM/RIM systems.

"a.k.a.® helped us manage our compliance requirements."

a.k.a.® is designed to create schemes which meet best practice standards as defined in the Records Management standard ISO 15489 and the Recordkeeping Metadata standard ISO 23081. The DIRKS methodology in ISO 15489 delivers a strategic approach to the management of business information. It provides a framework for identifying and linking essential recordkeeping elements within an integrated structure. These elements are the building blocks that we incorporate into RIM systems.

a.k.a.® is the perfect tool for building and reporting on the DIRKS framework. All of the recordkeeping elements can be created in a.k.a.® and linked in context. Legal and stakeholder requirements can be linked to the business processes that generate records. Using a.k.a.® all of the DIRKS elements can be incorporated into taxonomies and retention schedules deployed within RIM systems.

"a.k.a.® has brought consistency to all of our RIM systems."

Most organizations have evolved multiple records and information systems ? file shares, e-mail systems, RIM and line of business systems ? all using different terminology. Harmonizing these systems with common terminology can be a daunting task.