20 May 2012   ::  

Benefits

This system will provide large savings by reducing:

  • Storage space for paper files.
  • Storage Rental, Rates, Heat, Light, Security - No physical storage costs.
  • Duplication Costs - No need for duplicate paper copies or discs.
  • Postage - No need to post your files or discs.
  • Time - Instant access to files from your desk 24/7, no time lost in locating and obtaining paper files.
  • Waiting times - No delays waiting for files to arrive by post or be copied.
  • Transporting Requirements - No need to carry large files of notes to and from meetings.
  • Local IT Involvement - No specialist IT setup, maintenance or costs.
  • Loss and Damage to Discs - In the office or in the post.
  • E-Mail Problems - No limitations on file size email transfers.

 

Improved Security:

  • Secure Storage Sites - Physical and software storage of files is of the highest level.
  • High Level Software Encryption - SSL Secure Sockets Layer (as used by online financial institutions).
  • Files are stored in 2 places - The Archive Bureau Site and the Archive Bureau local secure server for even more security.
  • Risk of damage or loss by fire, theft and software intrusion reduced.

 

Increased Efficiency:

  • Increased production - By the reduction in time searching for and accessing files.
  • Instant access - Files are immediately accessible.
  • Remote access - From a laptop or PC while in, or away from the office.
  • Shared access - Files can be quickly and easily shared with secretaries and other interested parties.
  • Deadlines eased - Deadlines for getting files to respective parties reduced, just register them at the Archive Bureau and they can download the files immediately.
  • Updating of records - No need to return original Folders or Discs, just send the updated records.