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November 2010 RIM Resource

December 03, 2010

With discussion of cloud-based initiatives reaching a fever pitch, it’s especially important for information management and compliance professionals to grasp what the cloud means for their organization and what it means for changes in their RIM program.

With discussion of cloud-based initiatives reaching a fever pitch, it’s especially important for information management and compliance professionals to grasp what the cloud means for their organization and what it means for changes in their RIM program.

ARMA International’s Guideline for Outsourcing Records Storage to the Cloud is a great tool for all RIM professionals to have at hand to explain what cloud computing means to the profession. There are many considerations to include in the decision-making process when weighing the benefits and risks of outsourcing records storage to the cloud. While operational and cost concerns are paramount, appropriate protection for records and information must be in place as well. RIM, IT and legal professionals will find this guideline to be useful as an advisory document.