Praise for Information Nation

• Kahn and Blair have managed to craft into one superb, readable book the information both the novice and specialist need to create an effective Information Management Compliance program. Information Nation is one of the best resources on compliance, in any risk topic, that I have ever read.
  
  Win Swenson, Former Deputy General Counsel and Chair of the Organizational Guidelines Working Group, U.S. Sentencing Commission; Partner, Compliance Systems Legal Group
  
  
• Managing information to support compliance is a monumental challenge for business and IT professionals today. This book provides straightforward guidelines to help them meet this challenge.
  
  David B. Wright, President, LEGATO Software
  
  
• A practical roadmap for implementing a successful compliance program. It completes the picture on information use in commercial enterprises by laying the foundation for good corporate governance, now a key strategic initiative for competing in today’s global business environment.
  
  Andy Lawrence, Eastman Kodak Company, One of Business Ethics “100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2003”
  
  
• Many companies overlook the importance of data management. Information Nation is a wake-up call that reminds us all that improperly managed information is a huge liability. The book is a great starting point for those that are just beginning to put a policy in place, and for those experienced individuals who are interested in performing a reality check on their existing Information Management Compliance methodology.
  
  Paul Butticaz, Vice President, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
  
  
• At a time when there is a pressing need to improve the way information is managed, Kahn and Blair’s message and methodology are right on. This book is much more than a “must read.” It is a “must do” action plan for achieving compliance and mitigating risks in today’s new world.
  
  Robert F. Williams, Cohasset Associates, Inc.
  
  
  

Book Overview

Information Management has entered a new era. An era shaped by headline-grabbing business failures and scandals where information destruction and mismanagement played a starring role. An era defined by tough new laws and regulations that threaten to send executives to jail for information mismanagement. An era where organizations are struggling to control and leverage an ever-expanding body of business information, while reducing the bottom line.

How can organizations respond to this new era in a manner that will promote and protect their business and legal needs? How does the mantra of corporate accountability and transparency translate to the real world of tight budgets, fast-paced technological change, and a constantly-shifting shifting legal and business landscape?

Information Nation provides answers to these and many other critical questions faced by today’s organizations. The authors introduce Information Management Compliance (IMC), an exciting new concept that brings the tools and principles of the compliance world to bear on Information Management. Each of the Seven Keys to IMC are packed with practical insight and real world examples that organizations large and small can use to evaluate, design, or improve their current Information Management practices. Written in plain English, and incorporating the latest developments in law, technology and business practice, Information Nation is required reading for anyone who shares responsibility for managing information in their organization.

Purchasing Information Nation

Information Nation is available for purchase here.

The book was officially launched at the AIIM Expo 2004, where Randy and Barclay conducted a book signing following Randolph Kahn's keynote panel on March 9th.