A board portal is a specialized governance software which efficiently and securely delivers digital board packs for directors and the secretariat of their company. They are automated and efficient, allowing for better collaboration in discussions, improved discussion, and decision-making. They also help to align all stakeholders to the strategic direction.

They also save time and energy by reducing printing, couriering, email, and the cost of preparing meetings. Board members can access documents from the board and communicate through an encrypted, in-app messaging system, even when they’re not in the office. They can prepare for meetings and sign documents online or in-app. They can also utilize the video conferencing feature for virtual meetings when unable to attend in person.

What should you look for in a board portal

When choosing a board portal vendor, you should ask potential vendors to show you their demos and provide detailed, thorough troubleshooting articles on their site. They should also be able to give you a full estimate that includes all up-front and ongoing costs. Pricing models may differ and are based on flat rates, features or the number of users. It’s important to compare.

The most critical criteria for a good board portal is robust security. It should encrypt all data during transit and in rest and have precise control of access and authentication rights. In addition it should have an emergency plan that includes an uptime guarantee and regularly undergo external audits to ensure security, availability integrity, privacy and security.

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