Data growth is massive. One of the biggest problems with information governance today is the sheer volume and diversity of content you need to manage.

Without a comprehensive information governance strategy, you face increased risk from data loss, spoliation, non-compliance, or poor litigation response. Potential consequences can be severe—including regulatory fines, legal sanctions, and damaged reputation.

Four key factors are driving a heightened interest in information governance solutions:

Escalating volume of data—more than 50 percent increase per year

Diversity of data types—email, video, audio, social

More places where information lives—cloud, BYOD devices, USB drives

Expanding external requirements—e-Discovery, audit, legal, regulatory

To understand how you can ensure compliance, mitigate risk, support litigation readiness, and protect data, download this complimentary white paper: Addressing Information Governance Challenges (Osterman Research, March 2014).