The surprisingly low cost of storing information electronically has meant that businesses are holding increasing amounts of personal information. While it has been shown that these types of digital files are more secure than paper file storage, there will always be a concern about their protection. This is particularly interesting with data protection being high… Read more »
Document Management News
Health & Safety Documents
Last year in Ireland there were 47 work-related deaths. The authorities continue to work hard to reduce these numbers and many businesses have introduced protocols and standards to improve safety. The HSE complete nearly 10,000 inspections and investigations under safety, health and chemicals legislation each year. As a result of these visits they will issue… Read more »
Document Scanning for Enterprise
Many of today’s enterprises started off as a small business with a big idea. Through hard work and innovation these Irish companies have grown significantly in a short period of time. With this growth comes additional pressures and challenges, one of which can be organising all business information into one system. Each organisation will have… Read more »
Document Workflow
A workflow is the sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from the initial stage to final completion. Document Management When it comes to document management, the workflow is an important element to get right. When this process works well it has a positive effect on each department in the organisation. When… Read more »
5 Benefits of Scanning your Paper Files and Documents
Have you ever been looking for a specific document but you can’t find it? So you’re left spending valuable time routing through files and cabinets. As an organisation, a well-managed document space will be a huge time-saver. Digitising your files will enable you to locate, manage and store your company’s documents. It also keeps you… Read more »
Paper is a cost you could do without
A paperless office, often referred to as a paper-free office, is a work environment in which the use of paper is eliminated or greatly reduced. Ever since the 1970’s the concept of life in a modern office would have never had included paper. The belief was that there would be such advances in technology that… Read more »
Paper – From the Silk Road to the Cloud
Something we use every day, in such a simple manner can often be taken for granted but the wonderful white paper we write on has an interesting history. Although parchment or papyrus can be traced back to the Egyptians, actual paper was invented in China, around 100 BC, by a gentleman called Ts’aiLun. It’s noted… Read more »
Medical charities need to control their documents
Regardless of the industry a business operates in, there will be regulations and compliancy issues that need to be adhered to. When it comes to charities there will be additional layers of expectation involved. Medical charities in particular may have extremely sensitive information at their disposal. Irish charities today have become very professional in their… Read more »
Data Controllers
With the introduction of GDPR come a few new terms, one of which is a ‘data controller’. This is the individual who is responsible for the use of personal information stored either on computer or in manual files. It is a responsible job with many requirements and is critical to the success of compliance to… Read more »
Do you hold customer information?
It always amazes people when they realise how much information they are holding on to. While at home we tend to do a spring clean of unneeded items each year, when it comes to our business that is seldom the case. We fill up the shelves and drawers with files, magazines, dockets and random pieces… Read more »