Document Management System

Why is document management important?

July 28, 2011

Jeff Bridges and 2 other people answered this question

We had a scanning service come in, and we eliminated I'd say about eighty percent of our daily paper use (printing etc.) When it comes to accessing the files thanks to programs like Microsoft Sharepoint accessing files is almost easier than it was before. Another ... more

What is the cost range for document management systems?

July 25, 2011

Jeff Bridges answered this question

The cost for a document management system depends on the size of your company, how much converting has to be done if you already have a hard copy filing system in place, and what you want your DMS to do.
Are you looking to eliminate the ... more

What are some of the top document management systems for small businesses?

July 22, 2011

Brian Carr and 4 other people answered this question

If you are looking for simple, out-of-the-box functionality, your options are:
Dropbox - http://www.dropbox.com
HyperOffice - http://www.hyperoffice.com/online-document-management/
Google Docs - http://www.google.com/a more

Are document management systems worth the cost? Why or why not?

Document Technology

Jan. 19, 2011

Tony Bailey and 1 other person answered this question

If you are in a regulated environment (financial services, pharma, healthcare, etc.) that requires adherence to workflows, security and retention requirements, then absolutely. While a true Document Management platform doesn't have the same freedom as the ubiquitous shared drive, what it offers in version control, ... more

Cost Management

Which vendors offer free trials of their document management systems?

Jan. 13, 2011

Fred Blauer answered this question

All the open source Document management systems have free community editions. There are various best of breed and integrated solutions available depending on your needs.
For example:
Alfresco
Knowledgetree
etc. more

How long did it take to get from purchase to usage of your document management system?

Free Trial

Dec. 2, 2010

Kelsey Towers asked a question

Anyone use Alfresco Open-Source document management system?

Dec. 1, 2010

Marilyn Fox asked a question

Alfresco

What are the benefits to an open source document management system?

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Nov. 30, 2010

Sydney Jaikes asked a question

Do Document Management systems help you go green?

Document Mangement

Nov. 26, 2010

Carolyn Allen answered this question

Yes, document management can reduce paper, reduce storage space and furnishings, and make information more readily accessible -- and improve productivity.
Laptop and mobile computers also reduce energy compared to desktop computers -- having ready access to information, instructions and online learning can also improve ... more

How can document management help my company go paperless?

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Nov. 18, 2010

Reese Bagwell and 6 other people answered this question

The vast majority of successful first movers and stellar performers in their respective business industries have found that the definitive answer to success in cost reduction and quality performance enhancement in their business models has been through outsourcing their non-core competencies. And, we have discovered ... more