Document Scanning Blog: 2012 | Page 10 of 21

Niagara County struggling with records storage

Monday, October 8, 2012

Leaders in Niagara County, New York, are struggling with some elements of file storage now. Members of the County Legislature recently voted to move area files to a different facility because they were in danger of destruction.

Information governance key for more than risk mitigation

Monday, October 8, 2012

While many businesses are still approaching information management and governance with skepticism over the benefits and return on investment (ROI), analysts say that it is a key way to mitigate risk and costs when it comes to regulatory compliance and legal responsibility.

Fire destroys historic New York building

Friday, October 5, 2012

Sometimes, if records are kept in paper form, they are left vulnerable to the elements. Individuals in Castile, New York, recently discovered this after a fire broke out in a historic building.

Document management systems can enhance decision making

Friday, October 5, 2012

Since the private sector is so competitive, organizations have recently become more cutthroat in their attempt to survive the ongoing economic crisis.

ECM gains importance in competitive business world

Thursday, October 4, 2012

As the enterprise evolves and becomes more responsible for maintaining a substantial amount of files with a wide range of media types, enterprise content management (ECM) platforms will gain momentum.

Companies don’t have to retain paper files

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

After a company has decided to make the switch to electronic information documentation, it often tries to do so as soon as possible. Many experts believe that unless the original is something that should be preserved, it's not completely necessary to keep a hard copy.

Document imaging progresses, evolves

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The term "document" has evolved during the past several years. Traditionally, the word meant physical paperwork that may or may not contain sensitive information.

Almost half of companies experience data loss

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Even if business leaders follow best practices and have the most up-to-date systems to prevent intrusion, sometimes they still experience data loss. About 42 percent of companies have experienced breaches because of thieves.

Webster County implements paperless systems

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

With more government offices embracing the idea of paperless operations, civilians will begin to notice the benefits trickling down to them.

New York county considering going paperless

Monday, October 1, 2012

The Oneida County District Attorney's Office is considering going completely paperless. Representatives of the office have indicated they plan to implement the strategy sometime in 2013. All files will be present online, including police reports and recordings of interviews, the source said.

The time to digitize is now

Monday, October 1, 2012

As more organizations adopt document management and paperless solutions, and the federal government issues mandates for these strategies advance, it is important for businesses to consider if they too need to go digital.

New Zealand liquidator facing arrest due to lost files

Friday, September 28, 2012

Sometimes, when files are misplaced, there are little to no consequences. In New Zealand, Nelson-area liquidator Pat Norris will face theft charges unless he can find documents related to the work he claims he has done.