Matching technology plays an important role in achieving a single view of customers, parts, transactions or almost any type of data. Often used to identify duplicates, matching technology is vital to providing data that is fit-for-use in enterprise applications. This paper outlines the basic theories, strategies, and algorithms of record matching. 

Cloud computing can, in fact, be a risky proposition. Check out this white paper to learn how to ensure your organization's safety while harnessing all the benefits of the cloud. 

This IDC Health Insights white paper identifies the key benefits from desktop virtualization in the clinical environment and presents case studies from three hospitals with detailed interviews. 

Forrester Consulting studied the total economic impact and potential return on investment (ROI) that healthcare facilities may realize by deploying VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Learn more about the financial impact of moving from a traditional one-PC-per-user model to a centralized, hosted virtual-desktop delivery model. 

This brief paper highlights how Vertica Analytics Platform has the ability to process massive amounts of data at record speeds and process information for quick access to business intelligence (BI). 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the importance of IT strategy when budgets are under pressure. The first part of our Buyer’s Guide to virtualisation examines the barriers preventing many organisations from adopting the technology; and Transport for London’s CIO talks about how IT helps avoid Olympic travel chaos. Download the issue now. 

In this white paper, find out how to realize the benefits of service catalogs by following ITIL guidelines and tips from organizations that have successfully implemented service catalogs. 

Meaningful use is only the beginning:  Efficiency and more –appropriate coding bring savings and increase revenues.  This white paper discusses features and benefits of an EHR system, government incentives, sources for ROI as well as building the business case for EHR. 

Health care organizations are not alone in their efforts to convert physical records to electronic files. In this two part course, hear little-known insight from John Weathington, recognized author and compliance and risk management expert. 

Healthcare facilities are rapidly adopting electronic health records (EHR) in order to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Central to this effort is document conversion — the scanning of new and existing records to digital format. Inside this white paper, uncover best practices for a HIPAA-compliant approach to EHR transition. 

If we are at or approaching a technological tipping point in the history of healthcare, then it has never been more important for physician practices to select the right electronic health record (EHR) – and there are tangible reasons to believe so.  This white paper discusses criteria for selecting the right EHR solution. 

The government will pay incentives to healthcare providers who implement EHR.  There’s still time to register, but you must decide whether to participate as a Medicare or Medicaid provider.  Each has different eligibility criteria and deadlines.  If you are uncertain which is the right choice for your practice, this guide will help. 

We are excited to announce our Information Governance Online Symposium – an online classroom designed to provide progressive learning content specifically for your senior IT, records management and compliance teams.