With the recent introduction of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) in the European Union, there has been a lot of focus on data privacy and security. And it’s not just about data collection, it’s about what information you keep, how you access it, where you keep it, how you share it, how you delete it, how you process it, and how you move/transfer/edit it. With this in mind, many companies have been performing audits of their devices and software to ensure that this data is protected, and audits on the data itself to see if the information is necessary. These new regulations, and the resulting focus of consumers on their data privacy and protection, combined with the resurgence of global security threats, and high profile instances of cyber hacking and corporate data breaches, have meant that we are all looking for added protection and support from our devices and software. [...]

The Accounts Payable process can be costly, in terms of time, cost and potential errors, which is why automating the process makes so much sense. Not only does it reduce these costs, but it adds visibility, control and agility for better cash management. Automation can improve your Accounts Payable performance by streamlining the workflows, automating invoice receipt and validation, reducing the chance of error and fraud. The other benefit is that the analytics data and insights provided can help determine on going strategy and business processes. There is the ability to measure and assess productivity, cash management, supplier interactions and compliance to improve financial performance and bottom line results. Our preferred application for doing this is Kofax TotalAgility® Accounts Payable Automation. Not only is Kofax recognised as a market leader in AP automation, but this solution offers outstanding visibility and control and unmatched invoice processing efficiency. So, how can this [...]

Now that everyone’s back, the New Year has really started in the UAE. Most of us are rested and recharged, and full of ambition, goals and focus for the year ahead, part of which for most of us revolves around increasing productivity and efficiency in our work. With the implementation of VAT, it’s going to be a particularly challenging month for a lot of people, and the collection and retention of documents and records will become increasingly important. Organizing your office and digitizing documents is one of the best ways to make your business more efficient. A tidy office can help keep your mind clear and keep you focussed on those resolutions and goals. This means that you get rid of all the clutter, think about having specific shelves or trays for incoming and outgoing files, and use organizers for everything else that you bring to work such as chargers. [...]

Having the right office space can be crucial to the success of your business. Setting up an office takes more than just finding a location or building to rent, and furnishing it with furniture and equipment for people to use. Most of us spend the majority of our lives at work, so you really should spare a thought about your workers’ comfort. Happy workers are productive workers, and having an office layout that fosters comfort and some happiness can do wonders for employee performance and your company’s bottom line. Your office layout should reflect your companies values When setting up your office, keep in mind that it is not just a building full of people, but it is also part of your company's image and brand. In this way, offices can be quite the business tool. Your office should reflect your company's core values, with the design elements reflecting or [...]