Summary

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) as a unifying concept is relatively new. ECM is based on the integration of a set of technologies each of which is still evolving. Not surprisingly, research is scarce and the market is still consolidating. As a result, integral ECM implementations are still rare. It is argued that, pending the widespread adoption and implementation of ECM, much can be learned from experiences with the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Another reason for taking these experiences seriously is the growing extension of ERP-products with ECM-functionality. This extension may eventually result in an ERP-driven ECM-implementation or even in combined ERP/ECM products. Lessons learned from the implementation of ERP are that implementations may be compromised by a large number of legacy issues. It is argued that the same issues may similarly affect the implementation of ECM. Therefore, it is advised, with due adaptation, to take these issues into account in devising implementation strategies for ECM.

Purpose This paper is based on an empirical study undertaken between April 2014 to December 2014 that aims to investigate the Open Government Initiative in the Kenyan Judiciary and its contribution to Judiciary transformation for enhanced justice delivery. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws from both literature and data collected from representative professionals in the Kenyan Judiciary through interviews and questionnaires. Findings The findings indicated that the Kenyan Judiciary was at its initial stages of implementing its Open Government Initiative, and several strategies for the implementation were identified. Further, the findings revealed the benefits of opening up the Judiciary for public participation which pointed toward an improved justice delivery. Originality/value This paper presents findings of the investigation of Open Government Initiative in the Kenyan Judiciary as a contributory factor to the then on-going Judiciary transformation aimed at enhanced justice delivery. The paper provides a nexus between open government and records management and demonstrates the importance of sound records management for successful Open Government Initiative.

The purpose of this article is to provide a broad overview of the history and development of ERPs and outline recent developments with the advent of digital innovations like cloud computing. The research approach in this article was to review literature from both academic journals and industry reports. The article found that ERPs have changed dramatically from precursor systems like integrated control (IC) packages and material resource planning (MRP) systems. They continue to change with the advent of cloud computing, as well as digital innovations like artificial intelligence. While several articles have addressed the evolution of ERPs, this article's unique contribution is that it covers the most recent developments, including discussions on cloud ERPs and postmodern ERPs.