None of us can see into the future, so predictions, while a fun exercise, don't really amount to much. Still, it wouldn't be a new year without some predictions, so why should we be different here at FierceContentManagement. Here's our attempt at predicting the future:

1. Increased interest in cloud computing

In a down economy, companies looking for ways to make major purchases like a CMS, while keeping an eye on the bottom line, will take a long look at cloud computing solutions. The beauty of the cloud is that it eliminates the infrastructure costs and greatly simplifies setup and maintenance.
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2. More regulatory compliance

After the federal government handed out a boat load of money to the failing financial services companies last fall, the writing was on the wall that regulatory compliance would increase. While it's still not clear exactly how that will play out, it is highly likely that the next Congress will enact stricter record keeping regulations in exchange for all that cash, and that could translate into new business for ECM companies.
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