Many organizations have embraced remote and hybrid workstyles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While remote work structures can lead to increased productivity, they can also lead to increased cyber risk. Since 2019, ransomware attacks have risen by 62% worldwide, and by a staggering 158% in North America alone, according to cybersecurity firm SonicWall’s…
Storing paper-based employee records is simply not cost-effective for organizations. A recent McKinsey study found companies that underwent a digital transformation and digitized their business processes are 20-50% more likely to generate economic gains. Not only are paper HR documents inefficient and costly, but not having easy access to these critical files because they’re misplaced…
As of 2020, a Statista study found the primary reasons for digital transformation in organizations worldwide were due to improved earnings (19%) and customer demand (26%). This means even smaller businesses can experience impressive productivity gains with partial automation of their paper-based business processes. While many rave about the power of workflow automation, the first…
Cloud platforms promote real-time collaboration, offer fast and easy scalability, and provide a stable, centralized repository for documents, and more. Now that remote work is part of the new normal for businesses, cloud-based collaboration on digital platforms, along with cloud-based file storage, have become necessary tools to maintain business continuity, communication, and productivity within teams….
There are many business process outsourcing (BPO) companies offering numerous services and software solutions to help your company manage documents better and automate processes critical to your business. What criteria should you use when selecting a BPO provider? We suggest you evaluate their outsourcing expertise in three key areas: experience, training and support. 1. Why…
While document scanning services and document management software have proven to be a powerful way for companies to better manage their documents, many organizations are still inundated with paper and haven’t embraced a digital transformation. Why? Negative perceptions around document scanning and fear may hold them back, but these feelings are more myth than reality….
It’s important to look at the everyday processes within your firm that could be slowing your company down and decreasing revenue. Even small snags in timing on a day-to-day basis can cost significant amounts in lost revenue. In fact, according to the IDC market research firm, corporate revenues decrease by 20 to 30 percent each…
Have you ever deleted a document or folder on your desktop without meaning to? We all have, and it’s not usually a problem because you can quickly retrieve and recover files from your computer’s recycle bin. What about accidentally deleting files or folders on a shared drive? Shared drives do not usually have a recycle…
Organizations seeking improved control, efficiency and profitability of their paper-based business processes often have their documents scanned and utilize document management software for centralized file storage, access, search and retrieval. While this can add great value, even more value can be realized from processing your active documents with workflow automation and document management software. Why…
World Environment Day (celebrated every year on June 5) is a day for us to consider how we can protect our planet, and how we can adapt to the changing world around us. Established by the United Nations in 1974, World Environment Day is honored in over 100 countries around the world. With almost 50…