Sharing the Good News about Laserfiche with Your Colleagues

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:10:37 -0500

With the support of the Eaton County Information Systems Office, the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office has successfully transitioned from dependence on physical paper file folders. In fact, we are among the first prosecutor offices in the USA to go paperless with document management software!

Changing to electronic files isn’t a revolutionary idea; many private industries have already made the switch. But our change has been a revolutionary improvement in how we do the people’s business, and is a harbinger of the future for many other prosecutor offices.

I think it’s important to show my colleagues that there’s a better way to do business. So, on our Website, we include information on why we chose Laserfiche, how it works, the benefits and our tips and suggestions for success. There’s a frequently asked questions section that answers questions like “How do you handle discovery?” and “What happens if your computer crashes?” We had such a positive response to that page that we created and posted videos about how we work, so other prosecutors’ offices can see the benefits of Laserfiche first hand.

One of the other things I do is talk about Laserfiche whenever I can. We host on-site visits from other prosecutors’ offices interested in seeing how “paperless” with document images we really are. (Instead of six file cabinets, we now only need a single drawer – and it doesn’t even hold paper. We use it to hold evidence CDs.) The fact that we haven’t lost a single file in over three years is earth-shattering to other prosecutors.

I also present at industry conferences. Last year, I lectured for the National College of District Attorneys (NCDA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) National Advocacy Center about our paperless file document management system. During these presentations, I show screenshots of our Laserfiche repository and explain our various work processes. I also like to show photos of the “before” and “after” in our office. It’s a great way to spread the word that there’s a better way to work than with paper using document management solutions.

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Document Management

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:49:17 -0500

Regardless of industry, information is one of the most important assets to any organization. To control costs, maximize efficiency and provide excellent client service, you need a system to manage, distribute and protect your organization’s information. For businesses all over the world, from financial services firms to healthcare organizations to state and local governments, digital document management software forms the basis of a successful enterprise information management strategy. Electronic document management, or document imaging, is the practice of digitizing and indexing paper documents, then storing them along with electronic documents in a central repository. By making information instantly available to staff, a digital document management system promotes faster, better decision making and increased productivity across the enterprise.

A digital document management solution helps you:

Quickly find the documents and records you need to work effectively.
Ensure regulatory compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA and other rules.
Increase information security and establish document control.
Provide faster, more responsive and broader-ranging service.
Reduce overhead costs associated with paper-based processes.
Strengthen your business process management plan.

Since 1987, Laserfiche has provided industry-leading document imaging and management software to over 25,000 organizations worldwide. Visit http://www.laserfiche.com to learn more about how digital document management can benefit your organization.

Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.