Could Your Information Survive a Disaster?

Recent tsunamis, flooding and earthquakes should have you thinking about disaster recovery.  If your business were to be hit by a flood or other natural disaster, chances are almost everything would be fine.
-    Insurance would pay for building repairs, furniture and damaged computer equipment.
-    Critical data would be restored from computer backup disks.

All of this would be replaced in time.  But even if it were replaced eventually, could your business continue?

What About Your Paper Information?
The most important asset a business has is its information.  The fact is that even in today’s highly computerized business environment, a majority of business information is still on paper.  

This information is highly vulnerable to a natural disaster.  And even if your building is rebuilt, you won’t get your paper records back.  That’s why a recent study revealed that 67% of businesses that experience a fire will be out of business within three years.

Protect Your Business Information
The good news is that your business could continue even after a disaster.  New technology makes it practical and affordable to protect your paper-based business information.

An Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) allows you to create a digital repository of your business information.  This information can be backed up just like your computer network.  If there were a disaster, your business could be up and running quickly.

In addition to protecting and storing data, these powerful electronic tools can increase your productivity by improving your workflow and allowing you to retrieve documents with a simple keyword search.

Whether you’re plagued by disaster, or simply want to improve workflow, Document Management Systems are a solid choice.