The EU has been working on updates in data protection regulations ever since 2012. The new rules are finally a reality and they’ll come into full effect in 2018. What does the new EU data protection policy mean for entities dealing with digital documents? There are several important specifics to examine.

Just about ten years ago, you wouldn’t have guessed that pen and paper documents would be almost entirely relegated to the dustbin – the age of the digital document was creeping up on the horizon, but it wasn’t at all clear that it would dominate in both home and office life.

As you seek out ways to improve your document management capabilities, you will inevitably come across version control systems. Such a system may be exactly what your business needs. Here are the reasons that you might want to consider a version control system for documents:

Going paperless will save your organization a great deal of time, money and space. Creating a paperless office, however, isn't as simple as copying your paperwork to a digital format. In addition to having a document management system to handle it all, you need to understand what types of digital documents you should be using. Although every company's needs will differ, you should keep the following factors in mind when determining what types of digital documents your office needs:

After converting your paper documents to digital files, investing in a good document management system is the next step. This will make the management of your company's newly digitized documents as easy as a Google search. Because the document management solution is a brand new piece of software, you must prepare yourself for its integration by taking the following steps: