How to Evaluate an Online Board Portal

//How to Evaluate an Online Board Portal

A board portal online is a secure, comprehensive, and easy-to-use platform that enhances the efficiency of board meetings. It also facilitates effective collaboration, improves governance practices and keeps organizations in compliance with rules and regulations.

There are a variety of providers of board management software. But, picking the best one can be an issue. By asking the following questions during the evaluation process can help you choose the ideal solution for your needs.

Are the systems scalable and flexible? Does it allow you to expand users or features as your company expands? What are the features that the system handles for backups and security of data? Does it use a reliable cloud-based infrastructure that is in line with strict industry standards?

How does the system communicate changes and updates to all users? Does the vendor provide easy-to follow support and training materials? Is support available all hours of the online board portal day, every day?

Productivity Increased — The most recent reports and analytics are available instantly, allowing for a faster and more efficient preparation of board and committee meetings. This allows more time to be spent discussing and making decisions.

Better Governance — Keeps documents, votes, and discussions safely in the portal rather than lingering in personal email inboxes which reduces security risks while keeping your information private.

Seamless Remote Meetings allows seamless collaboration among members, regardless of their location via video conferencing, real-time document sharing and page synchronization. Laser pointer tools are also available. Additionally the action items are automatically synchronized with participants’ calendars on the internet and notes for meetings can be made at any time after the meeting.