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Kaan Volkan discusses the 6 biggest lies in records management that drives him mad.

Drowning in decades of file share chaos? Discover a practical, real-world methodology for cleaning up data, reducing risk, cutting storage costs and preparing your information for the future.

AI is reshaping information management by automating classification, enhancing security and enabling deeper insight, but its value depends on strong governance and compliance

As AI accelerates the explosion of data, organisations must rethink how information is stored, secured and retrieved, ushering in a new era where preserving human knowledge for future generations depends on speed, quality and intelligent data architecture.

Quantum computing is coming. Is your organisation's long-term information protected against tomorrow's cryptographic threats?

We all know that records and information management doesn't always top the list of workplace conversations. I've learned over the years that he difference between an IM program that merely exists and one that actually thrives often comes down to one thing: listening.

The records and information management environment is evolving fast. With rising data volumes, greater executive focus and the influence of AI and automation, professionals are facing new pressures. Traditional approaches are no longer enough.

Many organisations still store decades of paper records in boxes, often overlooked until a vital contract or compliance document is suddenly required. Locating information in paper files is slow and inefficient, making digitisation essential for fast, reliable access.

What exactly constitutes ‘vexatious’ behaviour and what powers do agencies have to address it?

Digital disposal is the thing we all know we should be doing, but somehow it keeps sliding to the bottom of the priority list. We've got old data sitting around, often unpatched and vulnerable.

AI is not a threat to information management, it is the moment our profession steps forward to lead trust, governance and real value in the AI era.

How many times have you sat through a governance meeting where the entire goal was just to tick boxes?

Traditional Excel-based asset registers are no longer enough. As information ecosystems grow more complex, rigid spreadsheets can’t keep up with modern demands for flexibility, compliance, and integration. It’s time to rethink your approach.

A compelling call to action for information management professionals to seize their moment in the digital transformation era

SharePoint isn't usually the problem, adoption is. By working closely with teams and supporting practical, user-led solutions, Engineers Australia transformed 19 teams in 15 months, migrated over 3 million files, improved user satisfaction, and created a repeatable model for sustainable change.

Here are 8 tips for discovering if a vendor's technology will work or not.

It's essential for today's records and information management professionals navigating increasingly complex digital landscapes to understand the history of information censorship.

Digitisation promises preservation, access, and efficiency, but what gets left behind? When archives go digital-only, we risk losing the powerful emotional connection that comes from handling original documents.

It takes 4 hours a week for end users to classify their records. And they don't do it. That leaves us with one of two choices. Hire a records manager for every 10 business users, or find a way to change our culture and supplement our work with technology.

Before deciding whether Microsoft 365 can become your organisation's primary information repository, ask a more important question: do you have the right people, with the right responsibilities, to support it? Technology is only part of the equation. Long-term success depends on clear ownership, strong governance, and collaboration between business, information management, security, and technology teams.