Records Management Knowledge Center
Learn how to manage, organize, and store your critical data more efficiently.
Improving the accessibility and security of your data doesn't need to be difficult. Our knowledge base contains all the information you need to make informed decisions when its time to modernize your records management practices.
Microfilm was once considered to be the gold standard of information storage. At its peak, no other storage medium could match its convenience, affordability, and durability. Government agencies, libraries, and historical archives relied on it for long-term data storage, and even today, microfilm and microfiche are still in use. Even though most people have switched
A lot of businesses make huge investments in security infrastructure, technology, and IT staff to protect their data, while overlooking the final and often most important step in any data management program; document destruction. What happens to paper documents when they’re no longer useful?
Whether it’s customer/client details, financial records, proprietary company information, or employee files, most organizations eventually find themselves in possession of sensitive data. More often than not, a large percentage of that data is stored on paper.
When dealing with sensitive information, there’s no room for error. If your businesses handles records containing protected health information, you need to be sure that those records are properly disposed of when they are no longer needed.
Property management comes with an overwhelming amount of paperwork. Lease agreements, maintenance records, vendor contracts, and tenant communications all need to be carefully managed, and with new records being generated every day, keeping everything organized can be challenging. For those managing a single rental unit, keeping up with paperwork is already time-consuming. Multiply that across
Even with the widespread use of digital accounting software, businesses still deal with a surprising amount of paper, especially when it comes to financial records. Invoices, receipts, payroll and tax documents, they tend to pile up quickly, making it harder to stay organized and keep track of financial transactions. Scattered financial records, some physical, some
Government agencies manage an enormous volume of records, from business licenses and permits to financial and historical documents. Scanning these records helps agencies preserve important records, improve efficiency, and reduce reliance on physical storage.
It can be difficult to keep track of all the records generated during the hiring process. Its even more challenging when these records are a mix of paper and digital communications. Taking your HR department paperless is one of the most effective ways to simplify onboarding and streamline the management of records created in the process.
Businesses generate more records than ever before. From employee files and financial reports to contracts and customer data, the amount of information that needs to be managed grows every day. Without proper records management practices in place, that growing volume can start to feel like an avalanche. Employees end up spending half their time searching
Moving paper records to an off-site facility for scanning isn’t always practical. Some documents might be too fragile to transport, while others might contain sensitive information that’s better kept under your direct control. In some cases, regulations may even require files to remain on-site, leaving off-site scanning off the table entirely. Whatever the reason, sending