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29Oct10/29/2024

ColumbiaSoft Renews SOC-2 Certification, Reinforcing Document Security and Trust

As data security concerns rise, SOC-2 certification has become an essential benchmark for organizations handling sensitive information. ColumbiaSoft is pleased to announce the renewal of its SOC-2 certification for its flagship Document Locator software, validating once again our commitment to robust security standards. Why SOC-2 Certification Matters The Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 audit is a rigorous process governed...

By Shawn MarshallDocument Locator, Newsroom, Press Release

13Aug08/13/2024

Announcing Document Locator Version 21.4 – New Features and Enhancements

We're excited to announce the latest release of Document Locator, Version 21.4. This version continues to build on our commitment to making document control more intuitive, efficient, and secure. Here's a closer look at what's new in Version 21.4 and how it enhances the features introduced in previous releases in the 21 series. What's New...

By Shawn MarshallDocument Locator

02May05/02/2023

The Significance of Document Version Control and Revision Control

A key strategy that organizations use to help manage their documents and ensure compliance is Version Control and Revision Control. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of version control and revision control, the differences between the two, how they work together, and the benefits of automation with document control software. What is the difference between Version Control and Revision...

By Shawn MarshallDocument Control, Document Locator

16May05/16/2022

Track Acknowledgment and Confirm Recipients Have Read and Understand

Communicating and tracking acknowledgment for newly published documents, or changes to existing documents, can be a challenge when done manually. Fortunately, there are software tools that can automate this process and provide reports to help ensure documents are read and acknowledged. Whether you’re publishing an employee handbook, new policies, or updates to critical procedures, it’s important that employees are kept...

By Shawn MarshallDocument Control, Document LocatorAcknowledgment, document control, Required Reading

26Apr04/26/2022

Four Questions to Help Improve Policy Management

Answering a few short questions in our policy management assessment will give you instant feedback and suggestions on ways to improve how you manage important policies and procedures at your company. Any professional tasked with developing and administrating policies knows all too well the challenges that must be overcome. Policy creation, file management, employee access, and communication regarding new and updated...

By Shawn MarshallDocument Control, Document Locator, Resourcespolicies and procedures, policy assessment, policy management

04Oct10/04/2021

Keep Project Files Organized with Project File Management: Demonstration

With project files, it’s often difficult to find the file you need or be certain you’re using the latest version of a file. Keeping project files organized can be painstaking and requires forethought and discipline. File management can quickly get out of control if team members are not using the same file organization and communication strategies. Fortunately, project file management...

By Shawn MarshallBluebeam Revu, Document Control, Document Locator, ResourcesDocument Management, project file management

05Aug08/05/2021

ColumbiaSoft’s Document Locator 2021 Transforms Document Management

ColumbiaSoft released a new version of its leading document management software – Document Locator 2021, and it includes a complete makeover of the popular WebTools Web browser edition, plus an all-new option to use WebTools inside an application instead of a browser. The release also has updates to the traditional Windows-integrated version of the software. “Our new WebTools has...

By Jim KempDocument Locator, NewsroomDocument Locator 2021, Release Innovations, Version Release

08Jun06/08/2021

ColumbiaSoft’s Document Locator Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Certification

Independent audit validates Document Locator as a trusted document control system which is essential for information that is regulated or of critical importance Portland, Ore. – June 8, 2021 – ColumbiaSoft, a leading document control software company, today announced that it has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 audit. The audit, conducted by Control Logics, confirms...

By Jim KempDocument Locator, Newsroom, Press Release

05Feb02/05/2021

Streamline permit reviews with Bluebeam-integrated permit file management

Permit technicians and building department managers who are keen to keep up with multifaceted permit review and approval processes are turning to new technologies to automate and streamline what are otherwise very manual, time-intensive tasks. As populations grow, scaling permit review processes is becoming an even more urgent matter. Cities and counties across the country process thousands of building...

By Shawn MarshallDocument LocatorBluebeam, Permit File Management, permit review

Disciplinary Action triggers policy update

23Apr04/23/2020

When Disciplinary Action Triggers the Need to Update Policies

Disciplinary action can sometimes uncover incomplete or outdated policies. This is an opportunity to update these policies. To do this, it helps to have an understanding of how policies have been followed over time. It is also important to develop an effective strategy for distributing updated policies throughout your organization. What happens when a disciplinary action triggers the need to...

By DL ContributorDocument Locator, Human Resources, ResourcesHR, human resources, policies, policy management