
ECM Components
ECM combines components which can also be used as stand-alone systems without being incorporated into an enterprise-wide system. The five ECM components and technologies were first defined by AIIM as capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver. AIIM Model for ECM (Enterprise Content Management):

ECM Components – Capture
Capture involves converting information from paper documents into an electronic format through scanning. Capture is also used to collect electronic files and information into a consistent structure for management. Capture technologies also encompass the creation of metadata (index values) that describe characteristics of a document for easy location through search…

ECM Components – Store
Store components temporarily store information that isn’t required, desired, or ready for long-term storage or preservation. Even if the Store component uses media that are suitable for long-term archiving, “Store” is still separate from “Preserve.” Store addresses storing information during use and retention periods, Preserve addresses longterm digital preservation of…