If necessity is the mother of invention, there’s probably a software solution that’s already been invented to handle that necessity. Indeed, people often look to technology to handle life’s little confusions. Whether it’s a consumer wondering how to resize a photo or a business person trying to figure out how to convert a Word…
Establishing a consistent naming convention for your files and folders may be the most important investment of time you can make before uploading those files to your virtual data room (VDR) workspace. A few minutes invested today will save you many hours down the road sorting, organizing and searching for files. What’s in a…
When it’s time to decide on your data room setup, take a few minutes to plan ahead so you don’t find yourself making changes and reorganizing your workspaces later. Setting up a data room only takes ten minutes, and Caplinked’s Quick Start tour will show you everything you need to know. However, here are ten…
by David Weedmark For years, VDRs have been the standard for mergers and acquisitions. The same qualities that make them ideal for organizing, accessing and sharing information in a secure and confidential manner during M&As have also made them ideal for investment banks to manage their own information and banking transactions. Why Banks Use…
The business world is constantly making deals, and, of course, all of those transactions have multiple moving parts. Financial and legal details and documents must pass through intense scrutiny; facts and figures must be checked and all parties involved in the process must be able to agree on the final terms. Being able to…
If you’re considering transitioning to digital document sharing through a virtual data room (VDR), you may be surprised by how easy it is to make the switch. Especially with trusted advisors to guide you, your organization can be assured of a safe and secure transition for your mission-critical files. Best of all, you can…
If you’re launching the due diligence process for your firm’s next (or first) acquisition, you may be wondering if using Dropbox for due diligence is okay. Have you been tasked with managing your company’s capital-raising initiative and need a way to share sensitive information? If so, then your “to-do” list probably includes finding a solution…
Business owners, CIOs, and IT leaders have choices when it comes to file sharing solutions. But how do you evaluate the best secure filing sharing for business? What are the must-have features? How can a virtual data room provide a more reliable way to share documents versus other Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions? …
Sensitive business operations like private equity transactions or M&As often require enhanced due diligence, a process in which dozens of professionals review hundreds of pages of documents in order to help buyers size up companies, and vice versa. While this process has largely moved online, selecting a platform that enables individuals to access and share…
If you’re considering investing in an SaaS product to compile, share and sign files easily — especially for sensitive financial information — you may wonder whether you should use a transaction room or virtual data room (VDR) for file sharing. Understanding the difference in the technology, features and scenarios when choosing a VDR over a…