The other day a delivery guy called to the door with a parcel, I signed the screen of his tablet with a virtual pen. The following day an installer arrived at my home and tapped away on a screen as he went about his work. All transactions paperless – not one piece of paper in… Read more »
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Does it really matter who scans my documents?
Whatever decision you are making for your business you want to make sure it is the right one. Sometimes is comes down to price and saving money, other times your decision is based on a range of factors. When it comes to outsourcing work you want to ensure you have the right partner. Not all… Read more »
Preserving the archives of the past for the generations of the future
It is estimated that over 70 million people around the world are of Irish descent. Even those who have never set foot on Irish soil can still have an interest in finding out about past generations and the land from where they came. Archive search That is why when a website containing information from the… Read more »
Don’t wait until the Disaster Strikes
If you got a call in the middle of the night to say your premises was on fire what would your reaction be? After being thankful that all your staff were safely home in their beds and that nobody got hurt, you would start thinking how will I start up again? Insurance As you will… Read more »
Maybe the North Pole Should go Paperless
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there……….. At Datascan we are all getting pretty excited about Christmas. The big day is near, our office… Read more »
Are you keeping information for longer than you need?
With GDPR on the horizon much of the conversation has been around what to do with data that is currently held by an organisation. However, questions such as ‘How long should that data be kept for? and ‘Is the information held kept up to date? could be of more concern. How long to hold on… Read more »
How Physiotherapists can benefit from patient file scanning
When working in any medical profession, especially when running and operating your own clinic, maintaining and organising patient records is of the utmost importance. Patient records contain vital information such as medical histories, previous prescriptions and billing details that are key to successfully treating and maintaining a strong client relationship with your patients. In today’s… Read more »
Solicitors use Digital Files saving valuable time and resources
Saving time and reducing the pressure on resources will always lead to cost savings. This may be particularly true if you work in a law firm, where there is a lot of paperwork to handle and time is extremely valuable. Solicitors take on a lot of clients, and the paperwork which this generates can be… Read more »
Some first steps in being prepared for GDPR
Being ready for the introduction of GDPR can seem quite daunting at the beginning of your journey. With such a deadline looming the whole process can seem quite overwhelming and confusing. However, being prepared is essential as you don’t want a negative impact on your business that could cause you issues. Understand what data… Read more »
Did the recent storm affect your business?
Hurricane weather is something not normally associated with Ireland. So when Hurricane Ophelia hit our country recently it created a lot of damage and disruption for many. Once the warnings started to come through on Sunday evening many business owners decided to keep their premises closed on Monday for safety reasons. With the warnings… Read more »