IT ADVICE


A huge cost benefit of this technology is in the way it can be constantly evolved to combat the two primary concerns with any web-based technology – security and downtime. While an in-house system requires constant attention to keep it up- to-date with maintenance, upgrades and support; outsourced technology means the company who provides you with the software is charged with all this as well as technological evolutions, i.e. us!


One of the biggest hidden saving ironically comes from one of the most visible areas of cost; file storage and archive space. Instead of having rows of filing cabinets (sometimes filling entire rooms!), all the stored information can be transferred online, eliminating the excess. Office floor space, heating and furniture, each of these expenses can be reduced through the correct use of collaborative software.


The savings are set to increase as the models continue to develop from their early days as extranets. Additions such as online contract management, stage gate management tools, online tendering management; all enable the savings inherent with collaboration software to be applied throughout other management processes.


By making savings in cost, time and carbon emissions, improving efficiency, removing the need for constant manual upgrades and ensuring transparency in working practice you have to ask yourself, can you afford not to try collaboration software?


Martin Robertson 4Projects www.4projects.com


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