TAB FusionRMS: Records Management Software Overview
Industry regulation, legal mandates, and increasingly stringent requirements around keeping and maintaining records have made enhanced records management software solutions an important part of solving today’s records management challenges. This importance is underscored by the fact that ensuring the right information is in the right hands at the right time has become an executive level concern in many organizations.
TAB FusionRMS is a comprehensive suite of records management software solutions developed by the world leader in records management. It ranges from the entry level tracking solutions to advanced records management solutions designed to track physical and electronic records with functionality to maintain and secure your most valuable records. TAB FusionRMS is in use by hundreds of businesses, government agencies and law enforcement agencies with thousands of users.
So what is records management?
Unlike enterprise content management systems, a records management software system tracks physical, paper and electronic records through their lifecycle.
Records management refers to an organization’s need to capture, store, manage, track retain and destroy its records—whether in paper, physical or electronic form. Records management software systems help businesses and government agencies manage a variety of activities and functions, from file requesting and tracking, to records retention and disposition, to access and security.
Records management is often confused with enterprise content management (ECM). But in fact, the two are focused on solving two entirely different problems. While ECM fosters electronic collaboration and data sharing across an organization, records management focuses on preserving the integrity of records throughout their lifecycle.
Adding to the confusion, terms such as "document management" and "electronic records management" are also sometimes used in a similar context. Electronic records management is part of the functionality—along with physical item and paper file tracking—of records management software, which is distinct from digital-only content management or document management applications.
A wide variety of functional, departmental and industry-specific words, acronyms, and phrases are used in discussions of records management. Some are unique to this realm, while others are more commonly used terms that have a unique meaning when used in records management discussions. You can find detailed definitions of these terms and concepts within their records management software context in the Glossary of Records Management Terms.
The TAB FusionRMS suite of records management software products includes:
TAB FusionRMS Essential: A cost effective and easy-to use bar code tracking system for physical records.
TAB FusionRMS Physical Recordkeeping: Designed to be the most advanced tracking and management solution available for physical records.
TAB FusionRMS Electronic Recordkeeping: The paperless solution for the management and maintenance of electronic records of all types.
TAB FusionRMS Enterprise: Designed for any environment and combines TAB FusionRMS Physical tracking features with advanced functionality for electronic records allowing organizations to manage and maintain all records regardless of form in one powerful records management software application.
All TAB Fusion solutions offer an upgrade path from our most basic file tracking solutions (and even competitive products) to our most advanced solutions. As your organization grows, TAB will be there to grow along with you.