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1. Cloud Document Management Systems Enable Savings on Equipment Costs

The obvious benefit of cloud document management systems is the same as all other digital technologies – they take away the need for “physical” solutions.

Both, traditional and electronic in-house document management systems incur regular maintenance costs as well which are much higher than what cloud-based document management systems require. Using cloud management systems not only eliminates the initial acquisition cost of equipment but also costs related to their maintenance.

2. They Take Away Spatial Constraints

Space is often also a constraint for start-ups and small to medium scale businesses (SMBs). As funding is limited for these types of businesses and commercial property costs significant in both leasing and buying forms, cutting space requirements can go a long way in increasing savings as well. Traditional and in-house document management systems tend to take a lot of space. This space doesn’t only draw on the funds of the company but also results in cramped workspaces which can affect productivity.

3. They Offer Quicker Deployment

Most cloud document management systems are end-to-end turnkey type offerings. They only require the user to register the company, make the right payment, and create the relevant user profiles. Most of these services are offered through web apps which is why they don’t even require the users to install desktop apps.

4. They Offer Better Security

Cloud document management systems improve document security from both types of threats deliberate and natural. Risks posed by external agencies are countered with elaborate encryption algorithms and firewalls. Similarly, risks arising out of natural disasters are also managed with redundancy protocols where data is backed up regularly to prevent it from being lost forever.

5. They Provide Easy Scalability

Scalability can be a major concern for both start-ups and SMBs. The objective of a business is to grow but if growth comes with added costs that are greater than the growing profits, then further growth can stutter. There is a direct correlation to document management here. With cloud document management systems, the current package can be upgraded for a small increase in the rates. This is why cloud-based systems are known to offer better scalability than traditional or electronic in-house systems.

6. They Improve Productivity

This is possibly the biggest benefit of cloud document management systems. Since they help the business save money, they increase productivity – also improve productivity by saving time. This time is saved in various ways.

First, they help save time by improving accessibility. They allow documents to be accessed from any location and at any time. More importantly, they increase the speed of collaboration between employees by making workflows more efficient and result oriented. This means that the employees’ time is better utilized and projects are turned around faster.

7. They are Environment-Friendly

Cloud document management systems are also more environmentally friendly than conventional systems. This is made possible by the principle of crowdsourcing. Because the same equipment is shared by more than one client, economies of scale reduce the carbon footprint of the service provider and, effectively, the clients.

8. They Reduce IT Support Dependency

Cloud document management systems free up the IT support teams of their clients. Since third-party service providers maintain their own equipment, the in-house IT teams don’t need to get involved in things like software updates, hardware maintenance, network management, licencing requirements, user monitoring, and even backup creation.

This can either result in IT teams being shrunk to suit the reduced support requirement or direct improvement in the efficiency of the office equipment.

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