In the words of a true genius and revolutionary pioneer, the incomparable Bill Gates said it best:

“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.”

Keep in mind that perfecting internal processes and operations is of the utmost importance prior to researching, selecting, and implementing a document-management solution. Once the first step is complete, efficiency will soon follow.

You may not realize it, but the frustrations and learning curves accompanying a traditional intranet system are not the only avenues you have to walk down, thankfully. Now more than ever, organizations are frantically searching for a viable answer to an enterprise application that won’t burden IT departments – many of which have been drastically reduced, but still fit within a tight budget.

I’ll reveal several of the differences between a traditional intranet system and PowerDMS™ Suite to illustrate the importance of tools, time commitments, and support when selecting which solution best suits your organization.

For starters, let’s dive into the main features/functions of a typical intranet site.

What’s the purpose of establishing and ...

Accreditation is not a simple or quick process. Yet the sheer significance of being awarded with an accreditation seal of approval speaks volumes. Organizations from law-enforcement agencies to healthcare facilities seek respective accreditations or certifications to demonstrate to others within their industries, communities, and even internally, that they’re perfecting best practices and improving daily processes continually.

Governing bodies and standards can vary greatly. However, one factor remains the same: the overarching goal is to strengthen the organization and remain consistent with efforts to uphold excellence. Achieving and maintaining accreditation is undoubtedly beneficial for not only the organization, but to serve as a great example to all others.

There are a bevy of reasons accreditation may improve internal processes and increase performance; reducing exposure to risk, decreasing liability, preventing accidents from occurring, and encouraging superb service are a few. The first step to take when considering accreditation or certification is to get all the facts. Questions to consider include: What needs to be done? Are there standards manuals for guidance purposes? How long is the accreditation cycle? What are the costs involved?

Achieving the Coveted Accreditation

Preparing for accreditation can prove very stressful and time consuming. For most industries, it takes ...

Times are changing, and technology is dominating every facet of our professional and personal lives at a breakneck pace. In the past, traditional business solutions included intricate and complicated software that could vary greatly, depending on departmental needs. Cumbersome equipment required a multitude of personnel dedicated to ensuring it was running adequately. With all the expenses associated with heating and cooling devices, power and generator systems, and other necessary equipment, organizations often found themselves feeling limited with technological capabilities and bogged down by extravagant maintenance costs.

The demand for low-cost high availability applications provided IT professionals all the motivation they needed for advancement, and Software as a Service (SaaS) was born. This cloud-computing solution provides on-demand information sharing over a hosted server, eliminating the need for an extensive IT department devoted solely to equipment maintenance. Cloud computing resembles a power grid, in the same fashion that end users consume electricity without direct knowledge of the grid’s whereabouts or devices used to generate the electricity– with cloud computing, data is shared with the end user without direct awareness of the physical location or devices used to render the services.

The benefits of SaaS are endless. Implementation is quick and ...