As with any enterprise software purchase, purchasing enterprise content management (ECM) software represents a major commitment of resource-time, money, and staff. This guide has been created to help you make an informed purchase decision.

This guide consists of two major sections:

• An overview of enterprise content management
• The pillars of enterprise content management

When reading through this guide, it is helpful to keep the following in mind. Immediate business needs often drive the acquisition of enterprise software. However, when evaluating ECM solutions, remember that today's purchase should not only solve today's problems but also those of tomorrow.