Enterprise document management systems offer an effective, secure solution Enterprise document management system (edms) is basically a system which is designed to oversee the electronic and paper documents used by an organisation, ensuring that they can be easily retrieved as soon as they are required. The term edms was originally used to refer to paper […]
Digital document scanning offers an effective solution It’s all too easy to get lost in data and when data is being quantified in petabytes and zettabytes, it can be very difficult to uncover the important information hidden behind huge numbers. Digital document scanning offers the solution but what’s the best way to make a start? […]
Does your business still rely upon paper? According to a recent survey carried out by M-Files, the extent to which many businesses still rely on paper documents and paper-based processes has been revealed. The survey shows that 81% of employees are still printing at least one paper document every day and that just under 30% […]
The paper problem faced by many HR departments Traditionally human resources departments have been incredibly reliant on paperwork: from application forms and interview notes, through to training, assessment and staff management, the processes used by HR teams are paper-heavy. HR files must be easy to access but the space that they take up means that […]
There’s no doubt that a paperless office could offer a whole host of advantages and converting to digital file storage is an unbeatable way to reduce inefficiencies in workflows, increase productivity and save on the costs of buying paper and ink. However, although the idea of a paperless office seems like a no-brainer, the majority […]
The challenge of document management for legal firms Keeping on top of that never-ending mountain of paperwork is something of a headache for most businesses but for legal companies, storing and managing files and paper documents is a real challenge. Document storage has been an issue for the legal community for centuries but thanks to […]
PDM are delighted to announce our client Barton Legal have been awarded Niche Law Firm at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2016. Congratulations to Bill, Trish and their team. http://www.bartonlegal.com/site/news/firm-news/yorkshire-legal-awards
There’s no doubt that scanning and document management technology has switched our reliance on paper documents to electronic forms of documentation. However, whilst paper documents are highly susceptible to loss or damage, they can also be used as absolute proof if required. Many businesses find having a collection of paper archive documents to be very […]
If you were asked whether you’d like to be able to share information more easily, free up storage space, improve business productivity and to increase your response time to your customers you’re likely to say yes, aren’t you? These are the kind of things that can give your business the competitive edge and improve your […]
Reducing Overheads with Smarter Mail Handling: How Bradford Businesses Benefit from PDM-PostJune 10, 2025 - 2:33 pmFor businesses in and around Bradford, the challenge of managing outgoing and incoming mail is often underestimated. Whether it’s the rising cost of printing and postage or the inefficiencies caused by manual processes, traditional mailrooms can drain time and resources. At PDM, we’ve developed a solution that tackles this head-on: PDM-Post, our hybrid mail service […]
Are Paper Shredders Still Needed in a Digital World?May 6, 2025 - 12:00 pmWith the shift towards digital storage and cloud-based document management, it’s easy to assume that traditional paper shredders have had their day. At PDM, we’re often asked whether businesses still need to invest in physical shredding solutions when digital options appear to make paper redundant. The answer isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. There’s […]