The value and importance of metadata is one of the most underrated aspects of information technology (IT) today. Experts say that the more valuable the information asset, the more metadata you’ll find associated with it, and therefore the more critical managing metadata becomes to your organization. Unfortunately for many companies, it continues to be an afterthought, particularly where ECM is concerned.

This white paper outlines the myriad business benefits that proper metadata management offers, from highly improved management of workflows, business processes and access permissions, to faster, more accurate information navigation and search -- all of which directly lead to better overall business performance.