Introduction

This whitepaper describes how Context Driven Content Management (CDCM) offers an important addition to Enterprise Content Management systems (ECM).

Over the years, traditional Content Management Systems have successfully developed into ECM systems, which can fully capture, store, manage, preserve, and deliver content throughout the enterprise. However, a major shortcoming in ECM systems is that they have difficulties supporting the business context, making it hard to reorganise the content according to changes in the business environment.

CDCM initiates the next generation of ECM systems because a context driven system allows for extensive business modelling and a seamless adaptation to change.

According to CDCM, documents are not just documents, but are seen in the context in which they are created. This means that if the business environment changes, documents and metadata can be easily rearranged in order to reflect that change.

The benefits of CDCM are obvious. A CDCM system is responsive to change, requires far less validation, and brings customisation down to a minimum. In a business environment undergoing continuous change, this frees up resources and reduces the total cost of
ownership.