The market for Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Software is a fragmented with many smaller organizations providing a wealth of features and functionality. This makes it difficult for corporate IP departments to choose the best software for their needs. A number of our customers started their selection process looking at over 30 software vendors. Each vendor claimed to have the most comprehensive solution. The selection process was long (sometimes over 2-3 years), frustrating and confusing. Here are the top five tips that will help you reduce the number of vendors for your evaluation and to separate the wheat from the chaff:

1. TOP 5 TIPS
FOR EFFECTIVE IAM SYSTEM EVALUATION
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2. Tip 1:
Usability
Make the interface simple and
intuitive for the first time user
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3. Tip 2:
Accessibility
Web based with
cross-browser support
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4. Tip 3:
Configuration
Have the vendor demonstrate their
product’s configurability
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5. Tip 4:
Searching & Reporting
Support for Free text and Boolean
Searches, Reports, and Analytics
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6. Tip 5:
Integration
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Your Existing
Infrastructure IAM System
Must integrate with
your existing infrastructure
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7. VISIT:
www.lecorpio.com
or CALL:
(408) 850-7260
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8. TRANSFORM YOUR LEGAL DEPARTMENT
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