Tag: Cloud based

  • Reblog: Are law firms required to use secure solutions for sending documents?

    Finding the right balance between cost-effectiveness, security features, and adherence to data governance regulations is the key to choosing the right file exchange solution for your law firm.

    New data management and communications technologies are leading an increasing number of law firms to exchange documents online. Although this new approach saves a significant amount of time and money, the fact remains that some risks are still involved.

    With strict regulations governing document sharing and storage in the legal field, it’s important to consider what tools to use to that sensitive information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands when choosing a solution to send and receive your files.

    What the Code of Ethics for Lawyers Says About the Exchange of Confidential Information

    According to the Code of Ethics for Lawyers, all legal professionals are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the sensitive or confidential information of their clients cannot be accessed or intercepted by an unauthorized third party. This of course includes documents that are sent from or hosted in the Cloud.

    This means that before using Cloud-based file transfer software, lawyers must perform thorough checks that will guarantee the security of the data being exchanged.

    Security Measures Recommended for Sending Legal Documents

    Here are a few tips to help lawyers adopt safe behaviors when they exchange sensitive documents or files, based on best practices suggested by several North American regulatory bodies.

    When using Cloud services, it’s recommended that they have at least one facility in your country of origin. Often, Cloud Service providers use multiple facilities to guarantee uptime in the event of issues like a natural disaster. But if all a provider’s facilities are overseas, it could make things difficult when trying to communicate with them (and in-turn, your clients) if or when disaster does strike.

    Next, law firms should always inform their clients when using a software or Cloud-based file exchange solution. This allows your practice to get client approval before sending any information, and can often positively affect your credibility. Everyone appreciates knowing that their data is in good hands whether its in transit or at rest.

    Finally, it’s also advisable for legal professionals to keep a backup copy of sensitive information stored in the Cloud. This way, the data will be available even in the event of a system outage or a dispute with the Cloud service provider.

    How can lawyers ensure they choose secure file exchange software?

    Legal professionals who want to send files online are faced with a tough choice. While many software solutions exist, not all of them offer the same data protection and privacy features. However, certain certifications can be reassuring.

    For example, ISO 27001 is a model for information security. Among other things, it serves as a benchmark for protecting sensitive and confidential information. It is considered a standard that oversees other legal requirements and rules and ensures that the measures taken to ensure information security are continually updated. This is an essential precaution to cope with the constant and rapidly changing nature of cyber threats.

    A secure file exchange solution tailored to lawyers’ needs

    Lawyers must be very careful when choosing an exchange platform since it is mandatory for them to use every means possible to ensure their clients’ information security.

    They can nevertheless count on the data solutions offered by XMedius. ISO 27001-certified, our trusted company has unique expertise in information security. We are the company to contact if you want to avoid any issues with confidentiality. Questions? Feel free to reach out to one of our knowledgeable experts today.

    The original article can be found here.

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  • Reblog: 4 ways Financial Institutions can profit from IP Fax Solutions

    Nowadays, the word “fax” itself carries some outdated connotations. When most people think fax, they picture a dinosaur of a machine sitting in some corner of the office waiting to be fed ink. In the finance industry, however, fax usage is showing no signs of slowing down. In their 2017 Fax Survey, the International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that financial institutions – from small firms to fortune 500 companies – showed a 7% increase in use of fax technology last year alone.

    As someone who works in finance, you’re probably well aware that while sending and receiving sensitive documents from a traditional fax machine is costly and inefficient, it can be necessary when it comes to the security of certain documents.

    Luckily, the archaic technology of fax machines isn’t the only means out there used to transmit faxes. On-premises and cloud-based fax over IP (FoIP) solutions are on the rise, and they have specific and significant advantages for financial professionals. Here are a few for you to consider.

    Improve internal processes

    Traditional fax has been around for years, and while it’s a technology that most of us have grown accustom to, the majority of people don’t consider just how much time using and maintaining fax machines takes up. One of the first and foremost advantages to switching to an FoIP solution is no longer having to wait around at the fax machine for important documents to be sent and received. That also means no more having to physically file paper documents away and a huge decrease in the chances they’ll be lost or misplaced.

    Giving staff the ability to send and receive important documents from their workstations provides a drastic boost to internal processes with the additional advantage of a big upgrade to your organization’s data security levels. In cases where fax volumes are higher, the increase in employee productivity is even more noticeable. Learn how global payment processing firm First Data took their internal processes to the next level with XMediusFAX.

    Digitize your signature

    There are many instances in the financial industry where signed documents need to be turned around quickly. It can get frustrating when clients or signing officers have to worry about the lengthy paper-based fax or scan-to-email processes when requiring a signature.

    XMediusFAX allows professionals in the financial sector to add digital signatures to their transmissions straight from their workstations or mobile devices. Important transactions shouldn’t have to undergo any unnecessary delays.

    Send unlimited pages in a single fax transmission

    Email is the most widely chosen method of communication and document transmission in business today. Aside from security limitations, email also restricts the size permitted for attachments, making it both risky and inconvenient for financial transactions.

    Financial professionals regularly have to send or receive huge proposals and contracts. With file size limitations, they often have to resort to sending several emails for the same transaction. XMedius solutions provide unlimited page transmissions directly from user workstations, always enabling more than enough for typical “large deals”.

    On the market for an FoIP solution but not sure which one would work for your organization? Go with the industry’s best!

    The original article can be found here.

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