An online board portal is a safe, comprehensive, and easy-to-use platform that can improve the efficiency of board meetings. It can also help facilitate collaboration, improves governance practices, and helps keep organizations in compliance with regulations.

There are a variety of providers of board management software. However, selecting the most suitable one is difficult. By asking the following questions during the evaluation process can help you select the most appropriate solution for your requirements.

Are the systems scalable and flexible? Does it allow for the addition of more users or features when your business expands? What are the features that the system handles for data backup and security? Does it utilize cloud-based infrastructure that is in compliance with the industry standards?

How does the system communicate updates and changes to all users? Does the vendor provide easy-to follow training and support materials? Is support available all year round?

Productivity increased — The most board portal technologies current reports and analytics are available immediately, allowing for a more efficient preparation of committee and board meetings. This allows more time to be spent on discussions and decision-making.

Better Governance Documents, votes and discussions are stored securely in the portal, instead of in individual email inboxes. This reduces security risks and protects your privacy.

Seamless Remote Meetings – Facilitates seamless collaboration between participants regardless of location, through video conference, real-time document sharing and page synchronization. Laser pointer tools are also available. In addition the action items are automatically synchronized with participants’ digital calendars and meeting notes can be written during or after the meeting.