Secure and compliant document management

Education

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Helping the education sector reduce administrative burdens and increase efficiency

Storetec provides efficient document scanning and management solutions tailored specifically for the education sector. We understand the unique challenges faced by educational institutions in handling a vast array of documents, from student records to administrative paperwork. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, Storetec offers you a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline your document-related processes, enhance data security, and promote sustainability.

Whether you’re a school, college, or university, we’re here to support your journey towards a more efficient, digital, and secure educational environment. Explore how Storetec’s services can improve data accessibility, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance.

SOME REASONS TO WORK TOGETHER

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Expertise in Compliance
Storetec’s extensive experience and expertise in document management, including compliance with data privacy regulations, ensures that educational institutions can confidently handle sensitive student and staff records while staying fully compliant with laws.
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Efficient Information Retrieval
Using the latest technology and OCR software, we make critical records easily searchable and accessible. We can replicate your physical file structure, digitally, leading to quicker access to critical information and smoother operations across educational institutions.
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Increased Productivity
Streamline education administrative workflows by automating tasks, freeing up time and resources, increasing productivity, and allowing staff to focus on providing a better educational experience for students and stakeholders.
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Cost Savings
By eliminating the need for physical storage and reducing manual document handling, educational institutions can significantly reduce costs and allocate resources to other important priorities, such as improving educational programmes.
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Data Security
Digital documents can be encrypted, access-controlled, and regularly backed up, reducing the risk of data breaches and unauthorised access. This ensures the protection of sensitive student and staff information.

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Sustainability
Contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing paper consumption and the environmental impact associated with traditional document management. We will plant a tree in your name for every 10 boxes scanned, further supporting sustainability initiatives.

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Remote Accessibility
Students and staff can access resources and documents from anywhere, fostering flexibility in learning and administration. MDI Cloud facilitates seamless sharing and collaboration from individual remote locations.
ELEVATE YOUR DIGITAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

Renowned for its powerful search capabilities, MDI Cloud enhances accessibility to documents, ensuring the utmost efficiency and security as you effortlessly navigate and retrieve essential information, transforming your document management workflow.

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WE WERE REASSURED BY STORETEC’S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SAFEGUARDING SENSITIVE DATA.

We digitised paper-based HR and student files on behalf of this private school in Surrey.

Our services facilitated remote access, easier collaboration among teams, and automated retention management, ensuring compliance with regulations.

“MDI Cloud’s search function stood out as the best among the options we considered. It provided an efficient way to search for and retrieve digitised documents.”
FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why Storetec?

    We pride ourselves on our certified approach, conducting regular audits to meet ISO, BS10008, and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements. Our experienced team, with a solution-focused culture, ensure the best outcomes for our clients. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge equipment enable tailored, efficient solutions. These combined have earned us the title of BPO/Outsourcing/Bureau Business of the Year at the Document Manager Awards for the past nine years, showcasing our dedication to excellence.

  • Why should educational institutions digitise their documents?

    Document scanning enhances data security, streamlines workflows, reduces costs, and promotes sustainability in educational institutions.

  • Is document scanning suitable for all types of educational documents?

    Yes, document scanning can be applied to various types of educational documents, including student records, administrative paperwork, research materials, and more.

  • How does document scanning impact data security?

    Digital records can be encrypted and access-controlled in a document management system, providing a higher level of data security compared to physical documents.

  • What are the compliance considerations for educational document management?

    Educational institutions must comply with data protection regulations like GDPR and adhere to retention and disposal requirements for specific document types. MDI Cloud has an automated retention management feature which deletes or flags documents which have passed their retention date, saving you time and effort.

  • How can cloud hosting improve collaboration in educational institutions?

    Cloud-based document management systems facilitate collaborative document access and sharing among employees, departments, and stakeholders, enhancing teamwork and productivity. MDI Cloud tracks document versions, allowing users to see changes, revert to previous versions, and prevent conflicting edits, and offers in-system messaging. Workflows can be set up to automate the approval process, seamlessly routing documents to the appropriate personnel for review and approval, ensuring a smooth and timely exchange of information.

  • How long should educational institutions retain digital records?

    Retention periods vary by document type and educational regulations, and institutions should ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.

  • Is data recovery ensured in the event of unexpected incidents or disasters with cloud hosting?

    Yes, cloud-based backups and disaster recovery plans are in place to ensure data recovery and minimal downtime in emergencies. Snapshots of MDI Cloud data are taken every 4 hours with 168 iterations of backups kept, and it is penetration tested by independent cyber security parties on an annual basis. Automatic failover and recovery are in place, guaranteeing the system is live at least 99.99% of the time.