Guides & Articles on Document Management Software

Content and Document Management Software Basics

Consider your options when choosing document management software (DMS)

Electronic document management software solves the problem of how to store and access the documents you and your staff need to do your work. The electronic aspect means that more and more of these files will be computer-based rather than taking up space in an overstuffed file cabinet. Newer technology means you might never have to open the file cabinet again, and that you can give...


Content and Document Management Software Key Terms

Learn content and document management software key terms to buy the right program

If your business needs content and document management software to keep track of information in your company, honing your content and document management software key terms can help you make the best purchasing decisions. The role of content and document management software is very complex. This software is designed to help you archive, sort, organize, deliver, share, update...


Document Management Systems and Software

Save money, protect data, and facilitate collaboration by going paperless

Intrigued by the concept of the paperless office? Business document management systems replace paper files with their electronic equivalents, promising a competitive advantage by helping your business manage and protect data more efficiently, facilitate collaboration, and streamline operations. Document management software, sometimes called content management software, typically...


Document Scanning Software, Equipment and Services

How to convert your paper and pictures to digital files

For most of the work you do, a flatbed scanner is your best bet as it will be able to handle a variety of sizes and most media. It will scan documents and photos, as well as slides, film strips and X-rays (with attachments). If you need high-volume document scanning or high-end resolution, you will need to use a commercial scanner. The factors that affect scanner quality are: ...


How to Select Document Management Software

An easy to follow reference guide for companies looking to buy a document management system

With information pulsating through every nook and cranny of an organization -Reports, records, memos, contracts, agreements, graphs, data files, policy documents, images – document management is critical to all organizations. Two conceptual essentials of a document management system are – people should have easy access to the right information at the right time, and...


Legal Document Management Software Education and Training

Learn to use legal documents software

Legal document software is used by law firms small and large to archive, research, organize and index the huge amount of paperwork law firms are so famous for. Learning to use legal document management software can be an asset to your career -- whether you're a paralegal or a one-person law firm.Legal document management software education and training is provided by...


Legal Document Management Software

Take the guesswork out of document management software

Law firms today are often faced with an overwhelming sea of papers and records. The answer to this problem comes in the form of legal document management solutions sometimes referred to as document management system software. These solutions give firms the upper hand when it comes to organization, document security and employee productivity.Legal document software gives legal...


Legal Document Management

Understanding available legal document management solutions can help maximize your firm's effectiveness

The legal process can be complex enough without the necessity of developing and maintaining your own legal file management system. Yet every law office requires an effective method for organizing the huge amount of paperwork it generates, and that's precisely why finding the right legal document management system is critical to the efficient functioning of your firm.Here are...


Pricing and Costs of Content and Document Management Software

Tips on choosing the document management application that fits your budget

Document management is all about providing secure and reliable access to your documents for those who need it. Each business has different needs in this area, so a one-size-fits-all product might not be the right choice. Different price plans exist, some more complicated than others. Many companies charge based on how many of your employees or workstations will connect to the...


Pricing and Costs of Legal Document Management Software

Understand the price of implementing a legal document management system

Legal document management can be a time-consuming project if you don't have streamlined legal document software in your office. Without the right software, you may spend much of your time converting information between programs as you create and manage your documents. At the same time, legal document software can be an expensive investment, so you need to balance time management...