Aeronautical information management (AIM)

 -The dynamic, integrated management of aeronautical information services -safely, economically and efficiently — through the provision and exchange of quality-assured digital aeronautical data in collaboration with all parties.

What is information management? 

Individual researchers, Article authors, government agencies and organizations define differently information management. For example, Wilson, T.D. (2002) defined information management as application of management principles to the acquisition, organization, control, dissemination and use of information relevant to the effective operation of organizations of all kinds.  Wilson insists that in his definition 'Information' refers to all types of information of value, whether having their origin inside or outside the organization, including data resources, such as production data; records and files related, for example, to the personnel function; market research data; and competitive intelligence from a wide range of sources. He views information management to deal with the value, quality, ownership, use and security of information in the context of organizational performance.

US Government Accountability Office www.GAO.gov define information management as "the planning, budgeting, manipulating, and controlling of information throughout its life cycle,"

According to Computer Desktop Encyclopedia information management is a discipline that analyzes information as an organizational resource. It covers the definitions, uses, value and distribution of all data and information within an organization whether processed by computer or not. It evaluates the kinds of data/information an organization requires in order to function and progress effectively.

James Robertson (2005) described ‘Information management’ as an umbrella term that encompasses all the systems and processes within an organization for the creation and use of corporate information. He further insists that, in technologically information management encompasses systems such as:     

1. Web content management (CM)   
2.  Document management (DM) 
3.   Records management (RM) 
4.  Digital asset management (DAM) 
5.  Learning management systems (LM) 
6.  Learning content management systems (LCM) 
7.   Collaboration   Enterprise search and many more.

However, he stresses that information management is much more than just technology. Equally importantly, it is about the business practices and processes that underpin the creation and use of information. It is also about the information itself, including the structure of information (information architecture), metadata, content quality, and more. Information management is meaningless if it doesn't involve people, processes, technology and content.