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Topic: Records Storage

5 Key Use Cases for an Inactive Records Strategy

5 Key Use Cases for an Inactive Records Strategy

What does a past employee’s personnel file, last year’s tax return and closed case files have in common? They are all inactive records. What are inactive records? Also known as unused files or archives, these are “documents which are no longer referenced on a regular basis and tend to be stored in a less accessible […]
Why Security Makes a Difference in Records Management?

Why Security Makes a Difference in Records Management?

If you’re storing your documents onsite or in a public facility, are you sure your files are really secure? Anyone can store in a box – but true records management governance gives you the peace of mind and security in knowing that your records are safe and follow strict policies, procedures, and processes. Placing your documents […]
Top Challenges Facing Medical Records Management Today

Top Challenges Facing Medical Records Management Today

Data is one of the most essential assets within the healthcare industry. Over the last twenty years, the industry has been digitized and become highly data intensive. In fact, the healthcare industry now generates 30% of the world’s data. This places every hospital and clinical environment in a difficult situation. Protecting this data and ensuring […]
4 Records Management Trends Every Business Should Know About

4 Records Management Trends Every Business Should Know About

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face a myriad of challenges and opportunities when it comes to effective records management. As remote work gains prominence, businesses grapple with the need to provide secure and accessible records for their dispersed teams. Simultaneously, the rising importance of data privacy necessitates meticulous compliance with regulations like the […]
5 Keys to a Simple Active Records Storage Process

5 Keys to a Simple Active Records Storage Process

Storing active records offsite is simple with a system that includes these keys. Save space, save time and save money with active file storage. Is your office space drowning in active files? But, you feel like offsite file storage isn’t the right fit for you because you need access to your files on a regular […]
How To Create A Records Retention Schedule? (Free Downloadable Guide)

How To Create A Records Retention Schedule? (Free Downloadable Guide)

Starting a small business or running a larger corporation heaps tremendous responsibility on your shoulders. With over 10.5 million small businesses formed since 2021, it’s easy to forget your internal data security. Developing a records retention policy is essential to complying with your legal requirements and keeping your secrets safe. But what are your compliance […]
7 Document Storage Essentials for Every Business

7 Document Storage Essentials for Every Business

Will your document storage practices keep your company out of legal hot water? The answer may surprise you. Check out our checklist to see where you’re winning and where you need to catch up. (Hint: Check each item off that you have covered to tally up your score.) 1. Several Layers of Security You have […]
Top 10 Reasons To Use A Records Center

Top 10 Reasons To Use A Records Center

Records are information assets that can hold great value for your organizations but also pose several risks. Record Storage plays an important role in protecting the future of the organization and its stakeholders. Here are the top ten reasons to move inactive records to an off-site facility:
To Ring in the New Year, Archive Your Old Files

To Ring in the New Year, Archive Your Old Files

When the calendar changed to “2023,” what did you do with all those papers, documents and old files marked “2022”? Smart businesses are boxing them up, archiving them and putting the ones they don’t need on hand into storage.
5 Ways to Turn Onsite Storage Space Into Commute-Worthy Real Estate

5 Ways to Turn Onsite Storage Space Into Commute-Worthy Real Estate

The hybrid working model is here to stay, and there is an opportunity to reallocate underused square footage and to reinvent the workplace for flexibility, socializing, and profits.