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Topic: Records Storage

What Is Offsite Storage?

What Is Offsite Storage?

Offsite storage protects business documents and records, as well as digital media, from theft, natural disasters, and system failures. Learn more about whether or not it’s needed for your business.
7 Business Problems Warehouse Storage Solves

7 Business Problems Warehouse Storage Solves

Many businesses only turn to commercial warehousing after outgrowing their on-site storage and experiencing extreme space constraints. Warehouse storage is more than a space solution—it’s a business enhancer. In this article, we explore the different ways a commercial warehouse can benefit your company and how to choose a vendor that matches your inventory needs.
How Offsite Records Storage Saves You Money

How Offsite Records Storage Saves You Money

Many organizations, especially those in heavily regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and government, bleed money on records management. Offsite document storage eliminates the major costs of storing records in-house, including the need for specialized facilities and ongoing compliance monitoring.
10 Essential Tips for Efficient Records Management: Boost Productivity

10 Essential Tips for Efficient Records Management: Boost Productivity

Managing records efficiently can be challenging. Overflowing files, digital clutter, and changing regulations make it hard to know where to start. With these 10 essential tips for efficient records management you’ll learn how to control your documents and information, simplify processes and improve security. Effective records management isn’t just about compliance. It’s about freeing up […]
To Ring in the New Year, Archive Your Old Files

To Ring in the New Year, Archive Your Old Files

Table of Contents Introduction What do we mean by “archiving”? Bye-bye, 2024? Not quite yet . . . So what files stay and what files go? Organize files for your needs Get active about records storage Think about 2023, too. And 2022, 2021, 2020… Make document retention a standard practice. You’ll make your business more […]
Best Practices for Preparing Documents for Offsite Storage

Best Practices for Preparing Documents for Offsite Storage

Transitioning to offsite document storage can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some best practices to help you prepare your documents for offsite storage.
How to Create a Hybrid Record System: Physical and Digital Records

How to Create a Hybrid Record System: Physical and Digital Records

In the modern era, businesses and organizations are increasingly transitioning from physical to digital records. While digital records offer numerous advantages such as ease of access, enhanced security, and reduced storage costs, the complete digitization of all records is not always feasible or desirable. Enter the hybrid record system — a practical solution that combines […]
What is Records Storage? Comparing Records Management Options

What is Records Storage? Comparing Records Management Options

Let’s take a deep dive into the concept of what records storage is and why your business must invest in document and records management.
Everything You Need to Know About Going Paperless (Free Downloadable Guide)

Everything You Need to Know About Going Paperless (Free Downloadable Guide)

Companies looking for more robust and responsive record-keeping systems should strike a balance between paper and digital, and find a true “sweet spot” with going paperless.
Offsite Records & Data Storage in the Remote and Hybrid World

Offsite Records & Data Storage in the Remote and Hybrid World

Remote-hybrid teams, a vital aspect of today’s evolving workplace have been greatly accelerated – make sure that your company orientates its storage needs to accommodate them.