
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…

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…