Enterprise content management in regulated industries

Breaking the barriers to broad adoption of enterprise content management in the life sciences industries

Updated: May 24, 2007

This white paper explores the ways in which life sciences industries—such as pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies—can use enterprise content management solutions (ECM). These solutions can achieve better integration and standardization of processes, as well as preserving information for audit and compliance purposes.

Download this white paper to learn how Microsoft is addressing ECM needs in the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. You'll learn how a Microsoft ECM solution can require less training and reduce the burden on information technology (IT) departments.

In this document

Content Management—Issues in the Life Sciences Industry

Overview of Enterprise Content Management Drivers and Challenges

Keys to a Successful ECM Solution

The 2007 Microsoft Office System and Enterprise Content Management in the Life Sciences Industries

Components of the Microsoft ECM Offering