McKinsey Global Institute’s, \u201cThe future of work after COVID-19\u201d identifies 3 increasing trends as a result of the pandemic. From increasing and sustained remote work for 3+ days per week, to digitisation and automation. With these expected changes to the working landscape, and an increasing need to access documents and information in different ways and formats, we thought we would share our top benefits of document scanning and how they apply in the future of work.<\/p>\r\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Create More Office Space <\/strong>As businesses reduce their need for real estate as a result of downsizing, consolidation and more employees working from home, having documents scanned reduces the need to pay for onsite filing cabinets in prime office real estate. 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Preserve your Information<\/strong> Paper breaks down over time. From the natural acid in our skin to humidity to sunlight. Scanning important records protects them from physical deterioration and can improve legibility of old hardcopy records. 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Improve Data Security <\/strong>Scanning documents provides additional data security including data encryption, password protection and secure storage. 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make it Easier for Staff to Collaborate<\/strong> Especially when working from different locations. 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Comply with Audit Requirements<\/strong> Scanned documents can make it easier to fulfill legal and regulatory obligations. The ability to organise, index and produce documents quickly in an audit improves the auditing experience. 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Improve Customer Service<\/strong> Reduce the time it takes to find paper files and documents, and increase speed in responding to your customer requests. 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Improved Disaster Recovery<\/strong> Fires, floods and natural disasters make paper documents especially vulnerable. With your documents and information scanned as digital images and securely saved, you can improve disaster recovery for your business. 8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A Greener\u00a0Planet<\/strong> According to Access Canberra,\u00a0each Australian\u00a0uses\u00a0approximately\u00a050kg of paper every year. Document scanning\u00a0greatly reduces\u00a0paper consumption and provides another way that we can help the environment.<\/p>\r\n Want to experience the benefits of Document Scanning, but not sure where to start? At ZircoDATA, our team of experts are here to support you every step of the way. ZircoDATA\u2019s Document Scanning<\/a> capability scans and creates digital archives of your business records and information and transforms your seemingly endless paper documents into an easily manageable database of text-searchable digital images. \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pay-as-you-go Scan on Demand \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Backfile scan all your old records through bulk conversion \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Day forward where we take care of all incoming paperwork for you, collecting and delivering digital images each day, or as you need them \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have your mail collected, scanned, sorted, and digitally delivered through ZircoDATA\u2019s Digital Mailroom<\/a> About us<\/strong> ZircoDATA<\/a> is a market leader in Records and Information Management (RIM), providing secure document storage and records lifecycle management from governance through to storage, digitisation and destruction since 1995. With world class record centres across Australia, our trusted team of industry experts support over 3,000 customers. We deliver superior service and solutions that reduce risk and inefficiencies, securely protecting and managing our customers\u2019 records and information 24 hours a day, every day of the year.<\/p>\r\n\r\nDocument Scanning solutions<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n