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Document Management Systems

Originally, a document management system (DMS) was a computer program (or set of programs) used to track and store images of paper documents. More recently, the term has been used to distinguish between imaging and records management systems that specialize in paper capture and records respectively. Document management systems commonly provide check-in, check-out, storage and retrieval of electronic documents often in the form of word processor files and the like.

Document Management Systems
Document management systems are made up of software designed to manage all types of documents, including scanned, electronic and paper. All documents are stored in a single repository that facilitates all actions that need to take place from search and retrieval to email and printing.
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Document management systems are becoming an essential part of the modern company's disaster plan. Fire, flood or electronic failure can happen at any moment. Many companies employ advanced techniques to ensure their electronic data is properly backed up, but few ensure paper documentation is held securely. Something in the region of 76% of business that have a disaster affecting paper storage will go out of business. EDM can help retain the vast amounts of information currently held within paper documents and protect it from future disaster.

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