If you’re in the business of sorting through piles of paper files, you may wonder how to distinguish between files you should keep, files you should scan, and files you should shred. Archival and records data are subject to rules that govern how you access and store this data, but these rules aren’t always clear Learn more
A company’s data is extremely valuable. From client lists to sensitive financial records, employees handle this data during normal day-to-day operations. Employees can easily compromise this data unintentionally or with malicious motives. To mitigate this risk, a company must implement procedures to prevent current or departing employees from mishandling data (whether deliberately or not) and Learn more
Document storage can be a hassle for many companies. One of the largest considerations a business must make is whether to store documents at its office or at an offsite location. Businesses have large amounts of data, and government requirements for both tax and business purposes can make record retention a daunting task. While much Learn more
Identity theft is nothing new, but it’s become a more compelling concern in the digital age. As hackers become savvier, they’re discovering that business identity theft can be far more lucrative than taking a consumer’s personal information. For example, a theft at JPMorgan Chase led not only to the theft of 76 million households, but Learn more
Colleges and universities throughout the United States handle a huge amount of data, much of it on paper, in the form of applications, enrollment records, student transcripts, human resource forms, financial documents and much more. Any educational institution that receives a certain type of funding from the U.S. Dept of Education is required by federal Learn more
Many families have old photo albums from past generations, keepsakes from memorable family events, and digital records like photos and videos. Keeping track of your “family archives” can be a challenge, and Armstrong Archives can help you create a digital family record that you can share with your loved ones. Armstrong Archives will scan your Learn more
Running a business is like a game of chess. To beat your opponent, you must always think at least one move ahead. The only way to keep your business up, running, and profitable in the digital age is to anticipate various risks and head them off before they occur. Thinking ahead and protecting your company Learn more
The world has gone digital, and there’s no going back. If your company is still operating in the dark ages, it’s time to meet modern customers in the middle. You can better predict and fulfill customer needs with digital recordkeeping and secure data storage. Give your brand the gift of going digital with help from Learn more
You might feel safer with hard copies of your most important files in your hands rather than trusting technology, but is that really the best way to manage your archives? Tech experts say no. Going digital with your documents doesn’t only make sense from an organizational perspective – it’s also the number one way to Learn more
It’s no secret that backing up your data is important, but how exactly does one do so with 100% confidence in its security? One tried-and-true method experts employ is the “3-2-1 rule.” In an ever-evolving Information Technology (IT) world, the 3-2-1 data backup method has remained a constant for its simplicity and high effectiveness. When Learn more
