Features and Functions of Virtual Data Room
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While VDRs are typically associated with M&A due diligence, they can also be utilized for any other data sharing process which requires a company to share privileged information beyond its firewall. Whether it is sharing intellectual property to support an IPO or soliciting funds from limited partners VDRs can aid in making any document sharing process easier by enhancing effective communications and automating tasks.
Virtual data rooms permit users to view and access documents at any time, unlike their predecessors that required companies to send physical copies of their documents to reviewers. While reviewing process is more efficient as well as ensuring that only authorized persons can access confidential business documents and eliminates the possibility of an incident of security or compliancy violation.
A VDR for instance, can track user activity with a full audit trail of each document in the room. This includes who has accessed the document, and when. This feature can be useful when conducting security audits as it is able to prove that only a particular group of people has seen sensitive business documentation. It can be beneficial for M&A due-diligence because it provides an accurate picture of the levels of interest and helps companies identify which documents are most appealing to investors or bidders.
When choosing a VDR make sure you choose one that provides customizable reports and real-time analysis to give administrators the insight they require. It should also offer seamless uploading of documents for multiple users and be simple to navigate on any device, particularly mobile devices.
