Federated Records Management FRM enterprise electronic e-records discovery


	Accutrac FRM™
		Federated Records Management

A Federated Approach Compliance requires that policies and procedures be applied consistently to records regardless of format or location. For large organizations, the burden of managing electronic records in one place produces many challenges. The size, distribution and unique workflow of enterprise and legacy systems, designed for other purposes, are now used to generate and store records content. Accutrac solves this dilemma, by providing robust systems to manage business rules, policies and procedures while linking to disparate systems. New Federal Rules Changes in federal rules that took effect in December, 2006 are driving demand for Federated Records Management. U.S. companies need to know more about where they store e-mails and other electronic records generated by their employees in the event of litigation. The changes require companies and other parties involved in federal litigation to produce "electronically stored information" as part of discovery, the process by which both sides share evidence before a trial. The new rules make it more important for companies to know what electronic information they have in a more timely fashion. The failure to produce electronic records may result in sanctions and/or fines. Central Metadata Repository Accutrac FRM™ Federated Records Management approach, simplifies enterprise records search and e-discovery. Accutrac becomes the central records metadata repository that links to other systems that store electronic records. This accomplishes the goal of compliance while creating a scalable framework for a practical enterprise solution. As a central metadata repository, the Accutrac records management system becomes the unifying component that houses the classification, policies and procedures, such as retention and holds, and applies them consistently to all records, regardless of format or where the actual record is stored. Make e-discovery easier and apply best practices to all records; Implement Accutrac FRM™ as a foundation for your enterprise electronic records compliance program.