Document Management Systems and Software

National Scanning is committed to helping you find the right document management software for your organisation.

With so many offerings on the market, many of our clients come to us confused and frustrated.

The right document management system will help you save money and improve processes. The wrong system will waste your precious time and hurt your credibility and staff morale.

Types of Document Management Systems

CD / DVD Based Document Management Software

Scanning documents to CD is the simplest method of archiving files. The image files (typically pdf) and viewing application are included on the disk for safekeeping.

Pros: Simple, inexpensive || Cons: Limited functionality

With minimal cost and very basic technology requirements, read more to see if CD / DVD based Document Management is right for you.

Server Based Document Management Systems

With a server based document management system, scanned files are stored on a server on your network. Authorized users access files using software loaded on their computer.

Pros: Flexible & Customizable || Cons: More expensive, IT administration

For organizations with in-house IT support and specific needs, server based systems may be the best choice. Read more about server based document management systems.

Web Based Document Management Systems

Accessing files securely over the web has quickly become the most popular option for document management.

Authorized users can log in from any computer with an Internet connection (including Blackberry and other web enabled phones) to view files. Reduces IT demands - the systems vendor is responsible for all backups and software upgrades.

Pros: Remotely access files, secure, cost effective, support || Cons: Bandwidth

National Scanning is offers a broad selection of document management systems and services, and our team of industry veterans will be happy to provide additional information and help with the selection process. Click here to contact us about your project.