Records Management
How to Simplify Your File Relocation When Moving to a New Office
As our partners at ADSI Moving Systems know all too well, there are a lot of things that go into planning and executing an office move. In addition to the logistics and management of potential service interruptions, you also have to consider specialty relocation needs like equipment or large furniture and fixtures; and if you…
Read MoreScan on Demand Provides Contact-Free Access to Your Records
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to shift, Augusta Data Storage is still committed to providing our clients with exceptional customer service and around-the-clock access to their information. We recognize that for those working to limit outside foot traffic an visitors in their office spaces, OR those who now find themselves working remotely as they…
Read MoreHow can scanning and imaging services help my business?
Whatever type of business your company handles, files can quickly build up, making a paper system bulky, cumbersome, and prone to disorganization. These days, digital files are the clear answer, as they streamline organization, while freeing up office space and saving precious time for everyone involved. Check out these ways scanning and imaging services can…
Read MoreScan on Demand: An Expedited Option for Retrieval Access
For clients storing records in off-site storage facilities, robust retrieval access options are an important element in the vendor selection process. While storage capabilities and security of your records should be major considerations, knowing how to access your archived records when and where you need them is key to a successful records management program. At…
Read MoreCreating Accountability in Your Records Information Management Processes
Developing Records Information Management (RIM) processes for any business requires the coordination of various aspects of how people use, store, transfer, and dispose of the records you manage. A comprehensive RIM process outlines details about how to manage and oversee information security during every step of the document life-cycle, but one of the most crucial…
Read More5 Questions to Ask your Records Information Management (RIM) Provider
From professional services firms to doctor’s offices, hospitals, and even private companies, the role that information plays in day-to-day operations is undeniable. For many businesses and organizations managing and maintain proprietary and personally identifiable information are regular practice, but practice doesn’t always make perfect. For many managers, finding the time to devote to building comprehensive…
Read MoreAre Your Record Storage Cartons Keeping your Records Safe?
Many Augusta area businesses maintain on-site storage areas for their files. From office spaces with several filing cabinets to rooms full of racks and storage boxes, there are various ways businesses are storing and archiving their paper records. If your organization has a storage room, attic or basement you use to store boxes of…
Read More4 Ways Augusta Data Storage Can Help with Your Medical Records
As privacy laws continue to change, businesses and service providers who handle personally identifiable information face many challenges in staying up-to-date on compliance requirements. While many healthcare providers have moved to Electronic Healthcare Records, some still have a backlog of older patient records that need to be archived in a storage area or digitized and…
Read MoreREMINDER: It’s Time to Review Your Retention Policy!
It’s the start of a new year, and for many businesses that includes a lot of house-keeping and planning. As a part of that process, be sure to review and update your records retention policy. If you’re starting from scratch with a new plan, we have some great resources on Information Management Basics, Developing a Records Management…
Read MoreConsider More Than Cost When Choosing a Secure Shredding Partner
Finding a trusted partner to handle secure shredding of your confidential records requires due diligence on the part of the customer. It’s important that you are taking a variety of factors into consideration when choosing a vendor, not just price or availability. If price is your biggest consideration, it’s worth considering what you will be getting for…
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