This talk will answer the question, "What does it take to ensure systems you develop or acquire align with your RIM requirements?" The talk will offer attendees guidance to increase the odds of compliance with their organizations' RIM goals Key learning points include: -RIM critical partners must be involved in the SDLC process (waterfall or agile) from the earliest stages in order to ensure systems properly manage information asset across the information lifecycle. -As part of the SDLC process your RIM program must build, maintain and update, as needed, a framework in order to provide current requirements information and manage your part of the review process. -Not all systems are able to adequately manage and disposition records and information. The process created must also be able to review and grant exceptions and suggest work arounds when issues arise. This talk should be attended by RIM Program Managers, IT Project Managers and Requirements Analysts as well as others involved in IT project implementation.