Ryan Barry is a specialist in enterprise information management and modern document strategy. .
He advocates a “context-first” approach to document management, moving beyond traditional folder hierarchies and static storage models toward solutions where information is organised by context, metadata and relationships rather than location. This approach underpins the M-Files platform, where content is structured around business context rather than storage location. As Microsoft evolves its document management strategy and shifts toward more dynamic, AI-enabled content experiences, organisations are being challenged to reconsider how their information is structured and governed.
In his session, “A New Era in Document Management: What Microsoft’s New Strategy Means for You,” Ryan will explore what these changes signal for the future of document management. He will examine how Microsoft technologies and context-driven information platforms such as M-FIles are assisting with governance, discoverability and compliance, and what practical steps organisations should consider as they modernise their document strategies.
