Managing Change It's what we do.The pace at which we can accomodate change is what governs its' rate of implementation. When a new technology first hits the mainstream it tends to take on a familiar form. (Electronic Paper) Email -> Memos, Faxes Web browsers -> Text Processor, Document Viewer Collaborative Tools -> Office SuiteThe next stage is expressed in novel forms, more appropriate to the essential quality of the innovation. Our improving comfort level fosters new ways of working. (Digital from creation to consumption) Email -> Issue Tracking Systems, Instant Messaging Web Browsers -> Content Aggregators Collaborative Tools -> Multiuser Content Management Systems New Tools Here's two examples of the New Tech working its' way into the mainstream. Request Tracker (RT) ticketing system- change the way you use your email     rt.bestpractical.com

1. Improve business communication with ticketing system
2. Email is a core business tool
3. Uses existing messaging systems, nothing for your client to learn
4. Searchable indexed archive without any additional effort (Sarbane-Oxley)
5. Prioritize, escalate issues, share, monitor progress; don't lose any messages or drop the ball
6. Increased productivity with automation and defined workflow

Drupal CMS (Content Management System) Current productivity concerns when talking about smooth business workflow.

1. Getting - Using - Having software that's flexible enough to quickly respond to your evolving business processes. Without breaking budgets or deadlines.
2. Getting your teams to really work together is quite difficult when members are spread out geographically or have old school collaboration tools.

A CMS addresses these business critical issues and more. why drupal?