Electronic Data Discovery by Marcus Peterson
In the electronic age, huge amounts of data are being generated and stored electronically. Everyday, millions of electronic data pages are being created, transferred and stored in multiple locations. Most of this data is very valuable and critical, especially for businesses. ... Electronic data can be retrieved from virtually any kind of electronic data storage backup device including personal computers, backup media such as CD ROMs, floppy disks, tapes, hard disks etc., spreadsheets, CAD/CAM/CAE and graphics, personnel records, policy and procedure manuals, software and source code,...

Electronic Evidence Discovery by Marcus Peterson
Electronic discovery is the process of retrieving useful data and information from electronic sources. With the increasing use of electronic devices for data transfer and storage, obtaining valuable information from the millions of data pages is an arduous task. ... The main aspects to be considered are the type of data to be collected, the potential sources of the required data, identification of the people who are likely to have access to the data, and the most likely places where high amounts of data can be found.

Electronic Discovery by Marcus Peterson
Electronic discovery is the detection of information in the digital format. Electronic information is retrieved from computer-based systems such as hard drives, CD ROMs, floppy disks, tapes and other electronic backup devices that may contain data. It involves the use of certain technologies... Electronic discovery can be used for any kind of data retrieval, such as document recovery, data recovery, evidence recovery and so on. ... Rising levels of electronic data storage, expensive lawsuits and strict laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley, which require corporate archiving, are some of the reasons...

Electronic Medical Record Software by Kent Pinkerton
As more medical providers in the United States are encouraged to maintain electronic patient medical records, the electronic medical record software industry has grown and evolved rapidly. Electronic medical record software can be described as having three key functional elements-- overall... As concerns grow regarding the security of electronic data and remotely stored data in particular, software systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated in preventing unwanted access. ... Many programs allow physicians to review and sign electronic reports.

EDI by Richard Romando
Electronic data interchange (EDI), as the name implies, is a method of electronic information exchange between two business entities. It involves the usage of computer networks and related software to transmit information related to businesses. EDI is an efficient method of decreasing costs,... While electronic commerce includes all the facets of electronic business interaction such as money transfers, person-to-person interaction and information sharing, EDI involves only the exchange of business information.

What is a Computer Forensics Expert Witness? by Jason Perry
What is an Expert Witness in the field of Computer Forensics? The most simple answer is a person who goes to court to testify regarding the accuracy and findings from the computer forensics service. In a nutshell, that is it. However, there is a lot more to being an Expert Witness in the field... 80% of all corporate data is stored electronically 95% of new data is stored electronically (approximately 80% of this information stays in electronic format). ... Computer Forensic investigators uncover the depth of a security breach, recover data that has been corrupted or intentionally...

What Is A Data Center? by Leon Chaddock
Why is it important to have a data center for that matter? A data center is a facility that will house a good amount of the electronic equipment (and information) that a business or group has and needs. There will be computers and communication elements in this area as well as a number of other... Because the data a business has is so very important to their existence and their performance, turning to a data center is an excellent option for this type of storage need. ... What is essential about a data center is security and maintenance.

Document and Data Management Considerations for Private Companies by Michael Siersema
Increasingly, the need for a written, highly structured document and data management policy is becoming vital to any private company. While the recently enacted Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission require such a written policy for public companies,... Certain state laws, such as the California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003, require website disclosure of privacy policies in regard to personally identifiable information (such as name, address, credit card number, social security number, email address, etc.), which should include a...

CD Rom Backup Software by Eddie Tobey
Creating backup for the data on an electronic device like a computer or a digital camera is very important. Most electronic equipments are bound to suffer crashes, leading to the erasing of all the data within. Creating backup for the data enables not only storage but also effective retrieval of... Use of these devices depends on several factors: the amount of data to be stored, the frequency at which the data is altered, presence of other backup devices, and the kind of files that need to be stored.

Scanning & Data Entry of Documents by Rajeev Guglani
In Modern world managing records or documents is a key task in every business. It requires identifying, classifying, storing, circulating and disposing of documents. Each of these activities involves multifarious, minor tasks that are often time consuming and costly. ... Generally, transfer of data into a electronic form (so that they can be stored electronically) is called data entry. ... Converting the data into document imaging is called data conversion. ... As compared to the scanned images, the electronic documents stored using earlier technology like typing or computer program are...