Acumen Information Services is an Alaskan-based consulting company whose services encompass:

bullet Certified Records Management Consultations
bullet Records problem analysis
bullet Legal compliance reviews
bullet Work process engineering
bullet Custom developed records programs
bullet Professional records training
bullet External records audits
bullet Integration of technologies for infrastructure solutions

Our principals are published and participate nation-wide with leaders and authorities of the Records Management Industry.


"Are You at Information Risk?"
by J.C. Schowen, CRM, President, Acumen Information Services, Inc.
Downloadable in PDF Format
Published: September, 2003 Type: White Paper
This paper discusses how electronic document management and information technology systems have become a target for discovery in litigation and have placed companies at risk for economic loss and procedural liability. It outlines the necessary elements a company must have in place to effectively respond to information discovery requests.


"Critical Success Factors for Implementation of Document Management Solutions"
by J.C. Schowen, CRM, President, Acumen Information Services, Inc.
Downloadable in PDF Format
Published: July, 2002   Type: White Paper
This paper is intended to spark interest in organizations seeking to deploy technologies and provide sufficient information to proceed with a carefully measured approach. While it may be impossible to foresee every potential effect or pitfall of a new EDM implementation, by following these guidelines, your organization significantly increases the likelihood of having a successful and business-worthy implementation.


"Records and Information System Guidelines"
by J.C. Schowen, CRM, President, Acumen Information Services, Inc.
Downloadable in PDF Format
Published: January, 2001   Type: White Paper
While no specific “stamp of approval” is awarded to records system designs, key components listed within this guideline will promote control and accountabilities throughout a client’s system.