When companies negotiate deals or investing, they need to review a significant amount of documents. This can be overwhelming, particularly if the documents are highly confidential. A virtual dataroom (VDR) allows multiple parties to review documents simultaneously in a secure environment. This allows the deal to progress quickly and minimises any potential security risk.
VDRs are becoming increasingly useful for a wide range of industries which include M&A and fundraising, as well as IPOs. The technology is also being used by SMEs and startups that may be working in hybrid teams or from a remote.
There are several key features to take into consideration when selecting an VDR service. These include:
A VDR must have a high level document security, with access permissions that are tailored to each user or project. Two-factor authentication is also a useful feature because it provides another layer of security by making users verify their identity through a second method, like a code they send to their mobile phones.
There are a number of tools to manage an entire project. Document version control is one of them. Administrators can monitor the document’s history and know when they have been modified. Additionally, a useful feature is the ability to add personal notes to documents that will not be viewable by other users. This feature lets team members to highlight crucial elements of a document and can prevent miscommunication.