An ECM repository is like a refrigerator: it can stay clean and organised with a little effort or it can become an impenetrable vessel of chaos. Enterprise content management (ECM) systems use repositories to store documents and records (if you’re unsure of the difference between the two, check out this blog post), but without a …
Is your current enterprise content management (ECM) system no longer being supported by its vendor? Don’t despair. Here are five steps to help you migrate from one ECM system to another. Take inventory of your current system There is a good chance that your current ECM system has existed for quite a while. Perhaps it …
The Laserfiche Cloud October update, released on October 8, 2021, includes the following new features. Watch an overview of the new features here: Process Automation Task Inbox Bulk Actions Select multiple tasks from the inbox to approve or reject the tasks in one action. Click the “Direct Approval” button to open the dialog for bulk …
Most business processes begin with a form. Employee Onboarding, customer contract agreements and Subject Access Requests are a few common precursors to the most routine tasks of an enterprise. That said, it’s best to avoid launching processes with a lengthy, repetitive list of questions. Here are four tips to keep electronic forms short, sweet and …
Practically every office uses internal network drives—they’re easy to use, great for sharing files and don’t require much maintenance—at first. But then one day you realise that the simple, harmless network drive has grown into an unmanageable monster. Many organisations try to contain their documents, PDFs and other media files on network drives, only to …
The Laserfiche Cloud 2021.3 update, released on July 8, 2021, includes the following new features. Watch an overview of the new features here: Home Surveys added to the home screen A new dashboard for convenient access to design and monitor surveys has been added to the Laserfiche home screen view. Select Surveys from the dropdown …
If you’re an organisation considering the move to cloud document management, you might be wondering about the differences between self-hosted and SaaS solutions. Some organisations want complete control over their software and hardware. Others prefer lower maintenance costs, pre-configured security features and automatic software updates. Read on to see how SaaS and self-hosted solutions differ, …
Streamlining business processes and increasing efficiency are fundamental concerns for any organisation, regardless of its size or industry. By implementing document management software, business leaders can improve organisational efficiency. Document management software transforms the management of business-sensitive information, making it possible to: Manage the storage, search and retrieval of millions of documents, allowing users to access …
Enterprise Content Management (ECM) is a system solution designed to manage an organisation’s documents. Unstructured information—including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs and scanned images—are stored and made accessible to the right people at the right time. From commercial supply chains to contract management, or HR processes to government administration, the driving force behind implementing an …
When you’re building your business case, you can’t build your team, brainstorm solutions or crunch numbers unless your business need is crystal clear. Think of it as a pain point. Whatever pain your organisation has, that’s the source of the need, and your task is to figure out how to alleviate the suffering. You may …
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