As the corporate world slowly embraces digital technology, so does its processes. Paper-based work flows and documents are now a thing of the past, with electronic records becoming the norm. They are easily accessible and are highly reusable, giving them an extra advantage over the traditional alternative.

But their reusability spells a problem if changes go unnoticed, compromising their reliability. This is where the importance of digital signatures come in. From helping speed up the time taken to process a document to increasing positive ROI, digital signatures can do more than protect your data.

However, not everyone is sold on the idea, so here are a few reasons why they are essential.

Tightened Security

If you're a business operating in the digital space, you're at risk of getting hacked. And given how easily electronic documents can be changed and duplicated, hackers would only need a minute. Having a digital signature allows the parties involved to trust the validity of the electronic records.

It also ensures that the data remains undisclosed to unwanted parties. And thanks to the encryption methods employed by the systems used to capture biometric signatures, business managers can rest easy.

Legally Defensible

The effectiveness of this method has seen the federal government and other state governments favouring it. So much so that the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 and other relevant bodies are involved in the procedure of legitimizing digital signatures. Once the former parties and signatories reach an agreement, the signature can be legally used.

The result? The parties involved are legally bound to the agreement. But it also gives companies a legal advantage that they couldn't afford with paper signatures.

Saves on Costs

Without the digital signature, the genuineness of a document is put into question. And a process of validating the papers will probably involve extensive audit testing and expensive technology. This process is not only costly but time-consuming and energy-draining.

All the above means that hours of strenuous administration work is reduced. Months of work significantly reduced while reducing overall administration and paper costs. A digital signature can be powerful and highly advantageous to any business looking to protect the integrity of its data.

Are you sold on the idea yet? If so, and would like to revise your current signature processes, consider integrating a system design that ensures integrity and authenticity. But it should also provide fewer bottlenecks and the certification of signatures.

Twisted light can achieve all the benefits mentioned above and more. The cloud-based system allows your clients to access documents and legally sign and verify them from their phone, tablet, or desktop. This alone can go a long way in increasing customer satisfaction, which often boils over into customer loyalty.

At ZonkeTech, we also offer other advanced software services that are in keeping with digital trends. If you're interested in our services, contact us today.