This document discusses plans to invest in automating information governance and security processes using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. It notes that 51% of organizations plan to increase spending on information governance in the next 18-24 months. Specifically, many organizations plan to invest in AI technologies like document classification, data extraction, and metadata management to help with tasks like records management and digital preservation. The document also outlines a process for industry research on these topics, including sponsoring organizations that can provide input, get customized survey results, and marketing benefits from promoting the published findings.