Living in the information age, we have access to a world of data in the blink of an eye, but did you know that until as late as 2010 carrier pigeons beat internet upload speeds? Which is why harmoniously integrating swift new technology and traditional methods of document management is the best solution for a […]
Every company may have a document management system but not every system is effective. Some companies, that started long before the introduction of the technological marvel called a computer, actually have a multitude of manual systems. There are the documents that were created after the computer arrived, meaning that these are on a hard drive somewhere. […]
It’s essential for a company to ensure the best utilisation of resources such as money, time and space, in order to work as efficiently as possible. Not only is effective document management important from a practical perspective, legal implications also need to be considered. All digital documents should ideally be archived in a way that […]
Paperwork stacks up pretty quickly in a business, even companies with relatively small administrative functions will find paperwork such as employee documentation and receipts piling up fast. Before the age of computers, entire rooms were needed for document storage. Luckily those days are long gone – we now have access to storage solutions such as […]
Communication is a vitally important aspect of every business. Fortunately, with the continual advancement of modern technology, communication is possible via an ever-changing array of amazing formats, from video conferences to instant messaging. Certain forms of communication, however, still require good old-fashioned document storage. Because paper documents can contain critically important, sensitive and sometimes ‘secret’ […]
Companies often overlook the importance of document destruction until things go wrong. Just tearing up a document is not good enough when it comes to destroying confidential or sensitive information. The reason why important documents need to be disposed of properly is to curb the potential for white collar crime. Each document goes from creation […]
We are living in the digital age, but we are still surrounded by paper every day – and lots of it. Bank statements, bills, correspondence, tax returns, warrantees, agreements, you name it are all part of the “paper trail” we leave behind. The amount of paper we keep can reach enormous proportions, but do we […]
Irrespective of the size of your business, the chances are that over the years documentation will pile up. To maintain some kind of order, you should have good filing and document storage systems in place. Here are some handy tips for keeping documentation well-ordered within your business. Shred and recycle non-essential documents Paperwork bursting out […]
With buzzwords continually sweeping through the corporate world, it’s no surprise that the notion of document management solutions has become popular. These solutions offer a way to securely handle large amounts of confidential documentation. A reliable document management system can turn a mediocre company into one that consistently yields positive results. Not only do document […]
Digital asset management can simply be defined as: the management of digital photographs, animations, videos and music. When it comes to keeping these digital resources secure, reliable management and secure archive storage are key. However, keeping your digital assets on your computer’s hard drive can lead to the possibility of data loss, especially over […]
