Document Evolution
I like to draw an analogy between the evolution of the Document and that the Web is undergoing.
The following diagram illustrates some of the distinct characteristics I can see for the document in its various stages: 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0.
The document is evolving from being propietary and opaque, to being open and structured. It is increasingly secure, with finer-grained security being available at the section or even lower levels. It will become self-aware, self-enriching, becoming a “mash-up” of various sources. It will be increasingly aware of the workflow it is following, and of its own lifecycle. And it will have a life of itself, continuing to evolve online and offline.
Where are your document processes on the Document Evolution chart ?
