How to escape information silos in your highly regulated industry

In today's digital age, data management in highly regulated industries is more crucial than and unfortunately with this rapidly evolving digital landscape, if you are an IT leader in a highly regulated industry, you’ll know that this poses a unique set of challenges.

During a recent webinar hosted by Ideagen Mail Manager, key insights were shared on how IT leaders can escape the confines of information silos, the webinar also offered valuable strategies for optimizing data management processes and adopting modern information management practices.

The current information management landscape

Despite the adoption of technologies like Microsoft 365, many organizations struggle with information silos and outdated tools, which leads to inefficiencies and security concerns. And, with the rapid advancement of digital tools and technologies, outdated systems can significantly hinder productivity.

These antiquated tools often create isolated pockets of information, slowing down workflows and impeding smooth collaboration within your business.

The challenge of information silos

A recent survey conducted by Ideagen Mail Manager where over 600 IT decision-makers in highly regulated industries such as aerospace and defense, AEC, government and healthcare were surveyed—highlighted the persistent issues in collaboration and data management.

Key findings revealed that despite successful IT implementations of collaboration tools, over 90% of organizations face hurdles like user behavior, data security and varying satisfaction levels among different seniority levels. Notably, 71% of IT decision-makers agree that end-users bypass best practices to expedite tasks, leading to potential data security risks and inconsistencies.

The dominance of email in communication

Despite the rise of various collaboration tools, email remains a central communication channel for most organizations. Tim Setchfield, Head of Collaboration Product at Ideagen, highlighted that emails often hold vital information and need to be managed effectively to avoid significant issues like project delays or legal disputes. He stressed the importance of integrating purpose-built solutions to move from fragmented data systems to cohesive, compliant data management.

Watch now: Learn how to escape information silos

Escaping information silos and modernizing data management is imperative for businesses in highly regulated industries to stay ahead. Discover how, watch the full webinar on-demand.