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This is the third in our series on Information Management from Microsoft and PKF Texas. Effective business information management requires providing the tools and access to an organization’s people, helping them to make better decisions, be more productive, and achieve greater success. These tools and processes help people to find, use, and share information quickly, easily, and more securely.
The beginning of the information process typically begins with access—quickly and smoothly connecting people with the right information—which can dramatically impact an organization’s productivity. To provide adequate access, make sure that your people have:
- A single interface that is integrated across the desktop, corporate network, and Internet, reducing the time spent looking for information.
- A smart search that quickly finds relevant results with business-specific search capabilities—across line of business applications, databases, and more.
- An intuitive search. Effectiveness is maximized when people use a familiar user interface, integrated into all familiar Microsoft Office applications.
A secure search, such as the one users can expect with the Windows Vista operating system, which offers improved protection from viruses, phishing, and other malicious software.