AIIM is the community that provides education, research, and best practices to help organizations find, control, and optimize their information.
For over 60 years, AIIM has been the leading non-profit organization focused on helping users to
understand the challenges associated with managing documents, content, records, and business processes.
AIIM was founded in 1943 as the National Microfilm Association and later became the Association for
Information and Image Management.
Today, AIIM is international in scope, independent, and implementation-focused. As the industry's intermediary, AIIM
represents the entire industry - including users, suppliers, and the channel.
As a neutral and
unbiased source of information, AIIM serves the needs of its members and the
industry through the following activities.
Market Education
AIIM provides events and information services that help users specify, select, and deploy ECM solutions to solve organizational problems.
- AIIM E-DOC Magazine -
AIIM's bi-monthly publication for over 30,000 print and over 20,000 digital
subscribers. Each issue contains intelligent articles, case studies,
thought-provoking columns, and lessons-learned.
- User Guides -
Thousands of office walls have been plastered with these graphic illustrations
on ECM, Records Management, Compliance, Email Management, and more.
- AIIM Wednesday Webinars -
Provide education on the key issues and trends affecting the industry and
typically attract over 500 registrants per session.
- Focus On... - Provide
studies and white papers, articles and research studies focused on Compliance,
Financial Services and Healthcare industry, Energy/Utilities, and Government.
Professional Development
AIIM provides an educational roadmap for the industry.
- Certificate Training Programs - Our industry leading Certificate Training Programs include
enterprise content management (ECM), electronic records management (ERM),
business process management (BPM), information organization & access
(IOA/Search), enterprise 2.0 (E2.0), and email management (EMM). Courses are
available via the web or classroom.
- AIIM Expo and Conference
- The leading industry event for Enterprise Content & Document Management,
which encompasses all the technologies that are used to capture, manage,
share, and store documents and digital content.
- ECM Solutions Seminar -
General and vertically focused educational seminars held in 20 cities
throughout the U.S. and Canada, help educate professionals with information on
the latest industry trends, key business drivers, case study examples,
solutions, and more.
- IM Expo - The major
educational event for the ECM industry, held in five or six locations each
year across the United Kingdom.
- Info Ireland - A two-day
educational event held annually in Dublin Ireland.
AIIM creates opportunities that
allow, users, suppliers, consultants, and the channel to engage and connect with
one another - through chapters, networking groups, programs, partnerships, and
the Web.
- AIIM Chapters - A network
of 39 chapters in North America providing educational and networking
opportunities at the local level for AIIM members.
- Communities- groups of members and constituents that form or become their own communities. .
AIIM acts as the voice of the ECM
industry in key standards organizations, with the media, and with government
decision-makers.
- Market Intelligence - Industry research reports
provide intelligent information about user trends and perceptions several
times a year.
- AIIM Standards - AIIM is an ANSI (American
National Standards Institute) accredited standards development organization.
AIIM also holds the Secretariat for the ISO (International Organization for
Standardization) committee focused on Information Management Compliance
issues, TC171.
Through year-round support, AIIM offers
several types of membership to suit your needs. Select the one that's best for
you, and become a recognized leader in the ECM industry. Increase visibility for
you company, develop standards for the industry, get industry information and
research, and network with industry professionals and peers.
(for people using ECM
products and services) Education, industry research, toolkits, awards,
committees, and discounts.
Trade and Advisory Trade Membership (for suppliers
of ECM products and services) Comprehensive market exposure and increased
visibility for your company, products, and services.
Document Management Service Provider Membership
(for VARs, VADs, systems integrators, and consultants) Specialized training
and education, company visibility, annual forum, and networking.
Executive Management:
John Mancini, President
Carl Frappaolo, Vice President, Market Intelligence
Atle Skjekkeland, Vice President, Professional Development
Peggy Winton, Vice President, Market Access
Doug Miles, Managing Director, AIIM UK
Senior Management:
Rakhi Bhatia, Director, Web and IT
Felicia Dillard, Director, Finance and Administration
Betsy Fanning, Director, Standards
Dan Keldsen, Director, Market Intelligence
Hanns Kohler-Kruner, Director, Global Education Services EMEA
Beth Mayhew, Director, Marketing
Theresa Resek, Director, Data Integrity
Thedra White, Director, Global Education Services NA
International Board Chair
Robert Zagami, DataBank IMX, 2008-2009 Chair
How to Contact us
AIIM Headquarters:
1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Tel: 301-587-8202 / Toll-free: 800-477-2446 / Fax: 301-587-2711
Email: aiim@aiim.org
European Office:
AIIM Europe
8 Canalside, Lowesmoor Wharf, Worcester WR1 2RR, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1905 727600 / Fax: +44 (0) 1905 727609
Email: info@aiim.org.uk