Information is the lifeblood of countless business decisions. Still, as organizations scale and information accumulates, it can become challenging to manage, leading to bottlenecks, security concerns, collaboration issues, and other costly inefficiencies. Ensuring information flows freely throughout your business is essential for productive processes, but implementing a system to facilitate this flow takes time, resources, and, ultimately, investments. Below is an excerpt from Square 9’s Enterprise Content Management (ECM) guide detailing what ECM is, how it differs from document management ..read more

The human resources landscape has been continuously changing for several years now, and HR professionals continue to find themselves balancing the need for creative, big-picture solutions with the ever-present daily needs of their organizations. With drastic shifts in the employee value proposition, difficulties acquiring top talent, and a workforce that continues to need re-engagement, it can be difficult to find time to field questions from other departments, manage the onboarding of new employees, and ensure that your department adheres to mandated regulatory compliance standards. Intellig ..read more

Your Accounts Receivable department works hard to ensure customers pay for the goods and services they purchase from you in a timely manner, but in many cases, operational inefficiencies make this more of an ideal than a consistent reality. In fact, according to a recent study by The Philadelphia Inquirer, 93% of businesses experience late payments for their services, and according to the 2022 Atrius Payment Practices Barometer covered by Forbes, 47% of credit sales are paid late. These late payments can drastically affect your business’s revenue streams, hindering your organization’s plans ..read more

Paper invoices and manual accounts payable processes result in a soul-crushing, profit-sapping productivity drain that smothers innovation and damages your bottom line. But by taking advantage of accounts payable automation, challenges such as invoice matching, invoice routing, data entry, and lost time can be overcome with ease, leading to reduced costs, increased productivity, and more time for the mission-centric aspects of your organization. Below are two excerpts from our expert guide for accounts payable automation. For more information on developing your automation strategy a ..read more

Choosing an Enterprise Content Management System is a critical decision for any organization as this system helps manage, store, and organize a company’s digital content and documents efficiently. No Enterprise Content Management Systems are a one-size-fits-all, but prioritizing your organization’s specific needs and goals when making your selection will help you get the most out of your solution. A thorough evaluation process can help you find the right system that aligns with your business objectives and facilitates efficient content management. So, when you’re looking for the right solutio ..read more

The accounts payable process is absolutely critical to ensuring your business pays its creditors on time, but with various approval levels, manual data entry, and stacks and stacks of paper, this process can not only be an exhausting chore but a drain on company resources and productivity. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Data from The American Productivity and Quality Center illustrates the difference between top and bottom-performing company’s accounts payable processes: For top performers, the cost of an invoice is only $0.71, while for a bottom performer, it could cost up to $11.50. S ..read more

Adoption of digital transformation solutions has skyrocketed over the past few years with their market size expected to reach USD 8.92 trillion by 2030 according to Fortune Business Insights. What’s more? According to research done by Zippia 70% of organizations are working on a digital transformation strategy or already have one. But as companies continue to race to adopt the latest technologies, it’s important to distinguish the difference between mere adoption and using this tech to bring forth impactful change. Updating your tech without updating your processes is like repainting a house ..read more

As major software developers like Microsoft and Adobe continue to switch their platforms to cloud models, it becomes ever more apparent that cloud computing is now the preferred choice for both solution providers and customers. And a quick Google Search on the subject clears up exactly why: “Dubbed better than on-premise due to its flexibility, reliability, and security, cloud removes the hassle of maintaining and updating systems.”  In addition, statistics on the state of the cloud computing market by Fortune Business Insights predict a 19.9% compound annual growth rate in the cloud mar ..read more

With thousands of students per district and multiple academic records per student, educational institutions face the difficult task of storing and retaining these documents. After accounting for the numerous administrative records used in daily processes and the fact that many of these files are subject to privacy compliance regulations, it becomes clear how challenging managing these documents really is. With the help of document automation, however, this challenge becomes much more manageable. Document automation solutions provide a slew of benefits to meet the challenges educational instit ..read more

Innovation always starts with a goal. Square 9 Softworks aims to democratize digital transformation and herald companies of all sizes into an environment that simplifies document-related tasks. Accomplishing this consistently and successfully requires careful listening as businesses’ needs and expectations evolve. After more than 15 years of following this simple goal and method, Square 9 has created a portfolio of solutions that continue to exceed benchmarks for ease of use, data security, industry compliance, and effectiveness while providing industry-leading service and support to customer ..read more