Everyone doesn’t want to make a crucial business decision without having all the details. However, in the past getting this information meant sifting through hundreds of thousands of highly private documents – a task that could pose a significant security risk and could cost companies a fortune in terms of loss of opportunities, costly lawsuits, or worse.

The latest option is a virtual data room, which is a safe place to store and share documents, images and data with people who need to view it (such as stakeholders in an M&A deal). They can be used to conduct due diligence for acquisitions or tender or capital raising or any other major business transaction. They store everything from financial reports, technical drawings and patents, in a secure, controlled environment.

The platform allows unlimited users to work with no compromise to integrity virtual data rooms for project management of data. Permissions for access to specific documents can be set at the document and folder levels. A powerful search feature allows users to locate the information they require quickly and easily. Additionally, internal team messaging tools eliminate the need to bounce between various applications and boost productivity in the due diligence process.

Redaction tools are also very effective in preventing sensitive information from getting into the improper hands. Manually removing content of large documents can be time-consuming and increases the likelihood of missing a single or several instances that could have a significant impact on the deal’s outcome. Find a provider that has a flexible service that can be adjusted depending on your needs.