It’s no secret that the business world (and the world in general) is getting more connected all the time. Leveraging the latest technology is one of the best ways businesses can improve efficiency, cut costs, increase capacity, and improve competitive advantages. Document management systems (DMS) were originally developed to improve efficiencies and cut costs by…
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Types Document Management Systems
With the creation of the Federal government’s Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) cloud-first initiative in 2011, many departments, agencies, and companies in and around Washington, D.C. are implementing document management systems in the cloud. To help guide agencies in their move to the cloud, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is tasked…
Federal Document Management Moves to the Cloud
Document management systems have been around since the 1980’s when the term referred to the management of paper documents. These systems evolved to handle electronic files as more documents were being created on computers and scanning technology improved to make electronically capturing paper documents easier. They evolved more as the types of documents that could…
Case Study Overview: Federal Agency Accurately Tracks Foreigners Coming into the United States
ILM was contacted by a federal agency whose responsibility is to accurately track and monitor foreigners who enter the United States through cultural exchange programs. Each country’s embassy and consulate is in charge of the cultural exchange students that enter the United States from its host country, and therefore must complete the necessary paperwork and…
Food Distribution Company Realizes 1.5 Million in Revenue
A mid-sized food distribution company was experiencing poor cash flow because of inefficient systems for tracking invoices and bills of lading. When a shipment was delivered, sometimes items were damaged, incorrect, or missing. These mishaps prompted clients to withhold payment of the invoice until the problem is resolved. This caused the client to produce thousands…
Engineering Firm Recaptures Millions in Revenue
A multi-national engineering conglomerate came to ILM with a serious problem. Due to outdated record keeping processes, they were unable to keep up with the influx of client requests for replacement parts. The turnaround time necessary to fulfill the requests resulted in lost revenue and clientele. There was one main challenge in devising a document…
Assisting Holocaust Survivors Assisted With Claims Processing
When an international non-profit Jewish advocacy group came to ILM they were in need of assistance with processing applications from elderly Holocaust survivors and their heirs. There were many challenges in this process. First, the application was lengthy and contained a great deal of supporting documentation. All of this information needed to be reviewed and…
When Disaster Strikes
The current and past several years has seen a greater impact to our family and business lives due to natural disasters. The severe derecho storms, drought, earthquakes and hurricane Sandy were some severe and unusual events that seem to be becoming the norm. Many of our clients utilize our services for backup and disaster recovery…
ILM Achieves HUBZone Certification
Effective November 7, 2012, ILM Corporation is certified as a HUBZone small business concern. Our HUBZone certification number is 49066. Under the HUBZone program, any federal agency contracting with us will get credit towards meeting their small business and set aside objectives. The SBA HUBZone program offers a fast and seamless procurement process for set…
The Importance of Banking & Financial Services Document Management
Financial institutions are heavily regulated. In order to substantiate each transaction, a tremendous amount of documentation is required. All of this information must be handled properly, and in a secure manner, in order to protect the livelihood of the customer and the organization. An increasing number of banks, credit unions, credit card companies and other…
