Blog Articles.

May 4, 2025

The need to migrate data isn't fading. Instead, the reasons why and how are becoming more nuanced and complex. See our predictions for next 5 years.

May 4, 2025

The paper tiger in retail operations quietly drains resources and introduces significant risk. Addressing this hidden challenge through strategic ECM is paramount.

May 4, 2025

The antidote to the costly data fragmentation is a strategic commitment to unified retail data. Not in one monolithic database to rule them all, but in a cohesive data ecosystem.

May 4, 2025

The horizon for ECM isn't about incremental improvements anymore. It's about fundamental shifts in architecture, intelligence, and strategy.

May 4, 2025

Successfully navigating the intricate balance between safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring timely clinical access hinges on more than just well defined policies and user training.

May 4, 2025

Achieving true operational efficiency requires more than just installing new software; it demands a strategic approach.

May 4, 2025

Modern collaboration thrives on accessible, integrated information, yet legacy content systems often act as formidable roadblocks, siloing critical data and hindering teamwork.

May 4, 2025

Understanding the key trends shaping the data landscape allows organizations to future-proof their strategies.

May 4, 2025

A meticulously crafted business case illuminates the path forward, justifying the investment and aligning stakeholders.

May 4, 2025

Modern supply chains are intricate webs. Effectively managing the complex web of data to create actionable intelligence is the strategic challenge we can't ignore.

May 4, 2025

The principle of "less is more" is increasingly vital in enterprise data management. But in practice, what does it entail exactly?

May 4, 2025

The "healthcare without walls" model presents a profound challenge in security. Simply extending old security models designed for centralized workplaces is insufficient.

May 4, 2025

The content chaos every organizations face isn't just inefficient; it's a significant drain and threat on productivity and a source of costly errors.

May 4, 2025

Insurance industry runs on data. Modernizing core insurance systems is more than just a tech refresh.

May 4, 2025

The intricate web of legacy systems within an organization presents unique challenges. Assessing their true state requires strategic undertaking and demands highly specialized skills.

May 4, 2025

Protecting vast volumes of sensitive patient data and IP within the ECM systems is paramount.

May 4, 2025

The sheer volume and velocity of data generated by modern finance amplify the compliance challenge exponentially.

May 4, 2025

The accumulated hidden costs of maintaining legacy ECM platforms represent a significant drag on enterprise resources, agility, and potential.

May 4, 2025

Performance bottlenecks embedded within aging ECM systems directly translate to business friction, frustrating delays, and throttled potential.

May 4, 2025

The journey toward a seamlessly integrated clinical information environment is fundamental to modern healthcare delivery.

May 4, 2025

Financial reporting integrity is non-negotiable. Neglecting the data integrity maintenance is a surefire recipe for disaster.

May 4, 2025

Data governance is not, and should not, be perceived as bureaucratic overhead. Without it, navigating today's complex data landscape is like running across a minefield blindfolded.

May 4, 2025

Data migration is always a complex undertaking, but when it involves financial data, the stakes skyrocket.

May 4, 2025

Managed services can help organizations move away from reactive internal firefighting towards a proactive partnership to ensure ECMs deliver sustained value.

May 4, 2025

Without a clear set of relevant KPIs, evaluating ECM success becomes subjective guesswork, making it difficult to justify ongoing investment or strategically evolve the platform.

May 4, 2025

The stakes for content security are undeniably high. It's a necessary mindset to think of your ECM system as a digital fortress, and constantly fortify security.

May 4, 2025

Implementing a robust data governance framework within the intricate landscape of a financial institution is undeniably complex, but utterly necessary.

May 4, 2025

Shifting the perception of data management from a cost center to a strategic value driver requires demonstrating tangible business outcomes.

May 4, 2025

Deliberately decommissioning legacy systems is not just IT housekeeping; it's a strategic security imperative.

May 4, 2025

Mastering the content lifecycle isn't about managing isolated stages; it's about orchestrating a seamless, compliant, and efficient flow from creation to secure disposal.

May 4, 2025

The sheer scale of new data is difficult to comprehend. The real challenge lies in extracting valuable insights from this data deluge.

May 4, 2025

While it may seem like the fastest way to migrate, 'lift and shift' often fails to deliver the anticipated benefits and could even create new problems.

May 4, 2025

AI/ML technologies are rapidly moving from the fringes to the core of data management strategies, fundamentally reshaping the landscape.

May 4, 2025

When approached strategically, migration isn't just about moving the old; it's about enabling the new.

May 4, 2025

Securing your hosted content demands a provider that views security not as a feature list, but as a fundamental operating principle ingrained in their culture and processes.

May 4, 2025

Choosing the new home for your soon-to-be migrated data is crucial. Understanding the trade-offs between available environments will help in strategic decision making.

May 4, 2025

The complexities with HIPAA and plethora of laws, managing petabytes of mixed data, and decades-long retention periods, represent a unique and high-stakes challenge.

May 4, 2025

The allure of new platforms promising unified commerce, real-time analytics, and enhanced efficiency is strong, yet the path is paved with potential pitfalls.

May 4, 2025

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is more than just a buzzword or a specific technology; it represents a fundamental shift in security strategy.

May 4, 2025

Global compliance landscape isn't merely about ticking boxes; it's about safeguarding the organization and its stakeholders.

May 4, 2025

Integrating security audits as rigorous phase-specific checkpoints is crucial for minimizing risk, validating controls, and ensuring compliance.

May 4, 2025

Applying FinOps principles specifically to data-related costs becomes paramount for sustainable cloud adoption and achieving the cloud's true economic promise.

May 4, 2025

True organizational resilience in the face of disruption requires comprehensive Business Continuity Planning (BCP).

May 4, 2025

The narrative around enterprise technology often presents a binary choice, but a pragmatic approach is better than black & white options.

May 4, 2025

Accomplishing a cloud migration safely and effectively as a financial institute isn't merely about technological prowess; it demands a meticulous, risk-aware strategy.

May 4, 2025

Meeting today's demanding KYC and AML requirements efficiently requires more than just document storage.

May 4, 2025

Successfully migrating your customer data is a critical first step, but the ultimate goal is to transform that data into actionable intelligence that drives your retail business forward.

May 4, 2025

Taming the data complexity of high speed FMCG industry is key to transforming the value chain from a series of disconnected steps into a responsive, intelligent, and efficient ecosystem.

May 4, 2025

Understanding and proactively avoiding the common pitfalls in enterprise data migration projects is not just good practice, it's critical.

May 4, 2025

The hard truth is that a technically flawless ECM implementation means little if users don’t embrace it. Adoption isn't just about logging in.

May 4, 2025

Choosing the wrong tool for the job isn't just inefficient; it introduces significant risks related to security, compliance, productivity, and business continuity. Understanding the critical differences is paramount.

May 4, 2025

Clinging to legacy systems isn't a prudent exercise in fiscal responsibility; it's more akin to neglecting essential maintenance on an old house.

May 4, 2025

For decades, enterprise data often lived in the background, a vast and growing accumulation managed primarily by the IT department.

May 4, 2025

The rallying cry echoes through boardrooms and strategy meetings across industries: "We need to become more data-driven!" It's an ambition fueled by countless case studies showcasing how leveraging data leads to smarter decisions, optimized operations, and enhanced customer experiences.

May 4, 2025

Ignoring the human element in data projects is a fast track to stalled progress, low adoption, and ultimately, failure to achieve the desired business outcomes.

May 4, 2025

Integrating ECM with ERP and CRM isn't merely a technical tidy-up; it's essential plumbing for creating seamless processes, achieving data consistency, and gaining the holistic business view needed to compete effectively.

May 4, 2025

Thinking of modern ECM as merely a digital storage locker is like looking at a smartphone and seeing only a device for making calls. Let’s dismantle the filing cabinet myth and look at what a modern ECM *actually* does.

May 4, 2025

Let's delve into why data silos form, the specific pain points they create across key industries, and perhaps most importantly, outline the strategic and technological pathways to finally breaking them down.

November 8, 2023

Two Helix team members were awarded by IBM to recognize excellence in partner services delivery.

June 14, 2023

Helix International and SER Group have teamed up to offer the leading solution for modernizing your content management

April 26, 2023

After 25 years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated Rule 17a-4 and 18a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

February 12, 2023

The fourth part of our "Exploring Dark Data" series focuses on practical tips to the problem of having too much data and not enough insights.

February 12, 2023

Understanding where your unused or underutilized data resides is the first step to unlocking its value and transforming it into a valuable asset.

February 12, 2023

In Part 2 of our series exploring dark data, we will delve into why it is a problem for organizations. We'll look at the various challenges associated with dark data and how it can impact a business negatively if not managed properly.

February 12, 2023

In this series of articles, we will delve into the world of dark data, exploring what they are, challenges, and opportunities.

December 20, 2022

Effectively managing accounting documents to meet legal and regulatory requirements is paramount for any accounting division.

December 20, 2022

It is so important for companies to carefully assess their data quality before embarking on a migration project to a new Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system.

December 20, 2022

Data is essential for modern businesses, and managing it effectively is crucial for organizations that want to stay competitive.

December 20, 2022

Following a few key steps, you can set yourself up for a successful ECM migration and avoid the common pitfalls that trip up so many organizations.

December 20, 2022

By automating processes and providing secure digital storage for documents and contracts, ECM solutions can help legal departments improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.

December 20, 2022

As organizations look to modernize their operations, one effective approach is to decommission legacy applications and move important historical data to a data repository of a better platform.

December 20, 2022

Migrating to a more advanced and modern ECM solution can provide a plethora of benefits.

December 20, 2022

As the new year approaches, many organizations look for ways to improve their operations and boost productivity.

December 20, 2022

ECM systems can give much-needed hours back to Human Resources teams to focus on the priorities that truly matter while giving tangible benefits like reduced costs, time, and risk factors.

December 1, 2022

While Enterprise Content Management (ECM) is a key driver for a wide variety of fields and industries, there are a few specific areas where ECM solutions have proven time and time again to be the critical component for efficient operations.

December 1, 2022

With the ever-increasing amount of personal data being collected and processed, organizations need a scalable way to manage and protect their consumers' data privacy.

December 1, 2022

To further understand how ECMs enable efficiency and better business processes, let's explore the 4 C's of enterprise content management systems.

December 1, 2022

If your data is garbage or chaos, anything you attempt to do with it will, unfortunately, churn out more garbage.

December 1, 2022

Federated search gives organizations the ability to run searches across multiple data repositories, databases, and other data sources.

November 22, 2022

With the ever-increasing amount of compliance and regulation requirements, it is a continual challenge for organizations to have proper compliance strategies, processes, and systems in place.

November 21, 2022

It is important for an organization to know when it is the right time to ditch an obsolete legacy system and migrate to a modern solution.

November 11, 2022

Traditionally, enterprises manage their content and data on-premise within their data centers. While this approach has its own merits and advantages, there are several advantages that only cloud-based systems can provide.

November 9, 2022

As the cost and efforts to maintain legacy systems become increasingly expensive, the need for legacy modernization has become more pressing.

November 5, 2022

Data migration may seem simple in theory. The reality is that any data migration projects have intricacies and potential pitfalls one cannot overlook.

November 3, 2022

As organizations look to modernise their Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems, data migrations have become increasingly complex and lengthy processes.

October 27, 2022

The upkeep of legacy enterprise content management systems can be exorbitant. Fortunately for businesses considering a new ECM solution, migration to a modern enterprise content management system is easier than you think.

October 27, 2022

Enterprises are in a bind. They need to comply with the GDPR, but the actual processes involved are rather complex.

March 29, 2022

Helix International continues to provide cutting-edge solutions post-COVID for the global economy.