Tuesday 31 August 2010 09:00
A digital mailroom operates in a similar way to the traditional mailroom inasmuch as post is received, opened and distributed. In a digital mailroom
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Thursday 26 August 2010 12:41
The first requirement for any business case put forward to promote the implementation of an electronic document management system is to prove that cost savings will be made. The easiest way to do this is to focus, initially, on one department such as Finance and select one process for example, invoice approval
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Thursday 19 August 2010 11:00
There are two new standards out for public consultation which relate to archives/records management:
ISO/DIS 30300 Management System for Records – Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO/DIS 30301 Management System for Records – Requirements
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Thursday 12 August 2010 13:00
It is not uncommon for businesses with sites in several different locations to have a centralised HR function, usually at Head Office. This, however, can present challenges in terms of acquiring up to date information on employees. Take retail, for example, where there is a high turnover of staff.
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Friday 6 August 2010 16:31
A recent report has revealed that 47% of organisations still have problems managing electronic documents. On the plus side, however, those that are starting to structure their electronic information are doing it to save money and improve efficiency rather than for regulatory compliance.
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Thursday 29 July 2010 16:28
Electronic workflow is used by organisations to automate business processes. Documents are scanned or created from on screen templates within a document management system and then passed around electronically to individuals or teams of people who then carry out relevant actions.
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Thursday 22 July 2010 15:14
Recent research has shown that document scanning is set to increase considerably over the next few years.
Businesses in 17 different market sectors were asked a series of questions relating to electronic document management and the results concluded ......
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Monday 12 July 2010 14:58
The 1998 Data Protection Act states that companies must not keep certain types of information for longer than it is needed and that it must be destroyed securely, particularly if it relates to employees or clients.
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Thursday 8 July 2010 14:55
Almost every printed business form can be converted to digital pen and paper technology. Some minor alterations may have to be made to the layout of a form in order to optimise the results but overall, most forms work successfully when printed onto the special Anoto paper which is used in association with the digital pen.
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Wednesday 30 June 2010 14:52
Recent research has shown that over 50% of British firms do not have a procedure in place to control the retention of documents relating to their business activities. By the same token this renders them totally unprepared for any legal proceedings against them where documentary evidence is required.
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