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Regulations that Have an Impact on How you Manage Your Business Records
Records Management is all about the organization and governance of business information. But a corporate records management policy also needs to be adaptable enough to keep up with legal and regulatory standards. Keeping up with changing laws can be a challenge for any business. We live in a time inwhich rapid technological advances are changing…
Read MoreUnderstanding Document Imaging and Rules of Thumb for a Successful Conversion
Smartphones, tablets, e-readers—as our dependence on these devices increases, it would seem as if our reliance on paper is slowly waning. Publication of print media continues to decline and more companies are utilizing and accessing documents in the cloud. Still, according to The Paperless Project, the combined usage of today’s top ten paper users has…
Read MoreMoney-Saving Tips for Managing Your Information
In tough economic times such as these, most companies are looking hard at all their costs to determine where money can be saved or resources could be better used. One area that is critical to all business operations is records and information management. Companies are required by law to maintain evidence of their operations, but…
Read MoreHow to Implement a Records Retention Program for your Business
If you have boxes and piles of business records sitting idly in your office, there’s a good chance that you can get rid of some of them. But just as holding on to records longer than necessary can create identity theft liability issues, tossing documents too soon can result in a failure to meet audit…
Read More2013’s Hot Topic: Privacy. Here’s How to Maintain it within Your Business
Could 2013 end up being the “Year of Privacy (or lack thereof)?” It certainly seems so given the number of breaches of sensitive information in both the private and public sector. Data has arguably become the most valuable commodity in the world; it’s created, collected and used for both good and bad purposes. As a…
Read MoreAvoid These Mistakes When Handling Your Data
Your data may be your most valuable business asset. While there are a number of threats that pose a risk to your information—including natural disasters, theft, and malfeasance—often the most avoidable risk is the one that stares back at you in the mirror each morning. Negligence and mishandling of corporate data results in a number…
Read MoreKnowing When It’s Time to Implement a Scanning Solution
Have you reached your breaking point when it comes to dealing with all of the paper you have to manage on a day-to-day basis? According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the average employee spends 3.5 hours a week just searching for information. A document scanning solution can alleviate some of the dependence on paper…
Read MoreIntegrating Storage, Scanning, Data Protection and Destruction for your Business
The quote, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” – might be used to describe what every business owner strives for when it comes to achieving a cohesive business. However, when it comes to your business data, it can often seem like managing a hodgepodge of disparate pieces. For example, you may…
Read MoreEnsuring Data Security through Records and Information Management
It’s hard to quantify the amount of data that we utilize on a daily basis. Yet, according to most estimates the volume of business data worldwide doubles every 1.2 years. Therefore, it’s probably safe to say that the amount of information within your business grows exponentially from year to year. Data thieves are well aware…
Read MoreTips for Finding the Right Records Storage Vendor
The files that make up your records are likely your most-valuable business assets. Not only do they represent documents critical to your operational and customer service processes, but they also may contain confidential and private corporate or client data. As a result, you need a storage vendor that’s going to ensure the safety and security…
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