Many people, like investment bankers who provide advice to clients as well as corporate executives responsible for M&A transactions, are under the impression virtual data room providers are all the same. However, there are a great number of subtle differences in their capabilities, security implementations and the design of user interfaces that could affect how well a VDR solution will work for the specific business.
A virtual dataroom lets the company to share crucial documents in a secure way with a variety of parties. This includes investors from outside as well as attorneys and regulators who might be working on the case in different time zones and locations. By providing the right level access to these parties it is much easier for everyone to work effectively. It also accelerates decision-making.
The most effective VDRs provide flexible, customizable permissions to ensure that data is secure and accessible to only the right users. This could include setting specific permissions for each user and file to view only, download and print. The ability to include dynamically generated watermarks on each page of a document when it can be printed or viewed offers an extra layer of security. VDRs allow users to audit their activities, which means they can determine who has accessed information and how frequently.
It is essential to consider the cost structure of the virtual data room when selecting the best solution. Typically, VDRs have one of three payment options: per storage, by-page, or per-user. When looking at vendors, make sure to look for pricing models that reflect the nature of the project and the number of users expected to use the data room.
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