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10 Reasons Your Board Needs a Digital Transformation Today

10 Reasons Your Board Needs a Digital Transformation Today

10 Reasons Why Your Board Requires a Digital Transformation Now Governance is transforming at breakneck speed — are your board meetings caught up?As organizations embrace technology for maximizing efficiency, digital transformation has become the need for boards to...

Sep 17, 2025

What are Board Portals: Your Complete Guide

What are Board Portals: Your Complete Guide

What’s a Board Portal? Think of a board portal as your secure, digital hub to make board meetings smarter, faster, and more collaborative. It’s the one-stop platform where directors, executives, and company secretaries can easily manage communication,...

Sep 17, 2025

Six Strategies to Get the Most Out of 2025's Data Privacy Week

Six Strategies to Get the Most Out of 2025’s Data Privacy Week

Six Strategies to Get the Most Out of 2025's Data Privacy Week It appears that 2025 will be the year of cybersecurity. Organizations are under pressure to implement fresh and creative approaches to safeguard confidential data in light of artificial intelligence,...

Sep 16, 2025

Building an AML Compliance Program

Building an AML Compliance Program That Meets 2025 Regulations

It’s 2025. If you're still treating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance like a one-time task, you're already behind. The world has changed. And so has the way regulators look at money trails, cross-border payments, shell entities, and suspicious transactions....

Sep 16, 2025

What is a Proxy Vote

What is a Proxy Vote? Rules & Use Cases Explained

You don’t always have to be in the room to change the room. That’s the real story behind proxy voting. At first glance, “proxy vote” sounds like a technicality buried in company bylaws. Something you’d only see on the agenda of an AGM, between coffee and...

Sep 16, 2025

Simple Majority Vote vs Supermajority

Simple Majority Vote vs Supermajority: Definitions & Use Cases

Ever Had a Board Decision Hang by One Vote? You’re Not Alone. Governance sounds like a boring word until your startup is about to be acquired, or your NGO wants to remove a chairman, or your family-run business has to amend its Articles of Association. In that...

Sep 16, 2025

Roles and responsibilities of board of directors

Board of Directors Duties & Responsibilities: Complete Guide 2025

The Board of Directors: Essential roles, responsibilities, and modern governance The board of directors serves as the strategic backbone of every successful organization. These appointed leaders guide companies through critical decisions, ensure accountability, and...

Sep 15, 2025

Paperless Board Management Software: 6 Reasons to Make the Switch In the recent EY survey that included directors from 64%, the majority mentioned innovation and new technologies as top priorities for their board. A lot of the discussion revolves around the generative AI and the digital transformationhowever, it also involves the use of practical tools to can make governance more efficient and efficient. One such tool is Software for managing boards that is paperless. Board management using paperless has replaced boards printed on paper with online collaboration with secure sharing and live updates. This allows boards to remain connected to be efficient, effective as well as compliant, in ways paper simply can't. We'll look at: The issues with traditional board management The benefits of moving to paperless How to select the appropriate software Implementation best practices The reason boards are changing to Dess Digital What Are Paperless Board Meetings? A board meeting without paper utilizes technology to simplify every aspect of governance. Instead of printing and sending large books for board meetings directors can access the materials electronically through a secure web portal accessible on any device. The shift was more rapid during the COVID-19 epidemic when boards were made remote. The shift is now permanent with digital-first governance being viewed as the norm instead of being the exception. Challenges With Traditional Board Management Traditional paper-heavy board management practices are increasingly ineffective and unsustainable. They pose challenges in: Sustainability: Printing books on board uses up fuel, paper, and resources, thereby compromising ESG commitments. The accessibility of directors is usually globally mobile and constantly changing Paper copies restrict the flexibility and speed. Security: A misplaced binder or lost document could lead to serious security attacks. Paper doesn't offer secure encryption or control over access. Time printing, collating and distributing documents slows decisions and increase administrative workload. Collaboration Paper can be a challenge to make notes in real-time, monitor updates, or determine the version that is definitive. Advantages of Paperless Board Management The switch to a digital platform can eliminate these issues and give boards the following advantages: Centralized document management One secure platform to manage all agendas and reports and archives. Real-time updates: Directors get immediate notifications of any changesthere is no need to reprint. Scalability: Add members to committees, or other entities without problems with logistics. Integration with tools Connect meeting workflows to existing platforms such as videoconferencing, email or the compliance systems. Audit trails that are compliant: Digital audit trails and secure archives ease reporting and review of regulatory requirements. How to Choose the Right Paperless Board Management Software In looking at solutions, boards must be aware of: Assessment of needs: Identify the areas of concern Are security your major problem? Or collaboration? User-friendliness: A lot of directors don't have a background in technology Software must be easy to use. Collaboration features like real-time comments, annotations, and discussions must be integrated into. Accessibility: Streamlined access to desktops, tablets and mobile with offline mode included. Integrity: This system needs to be integrated into the workflows in place. Scalability: Make sure the platform can grow with your company. Training and Support Find a responsive onboarding, demonstrations and continuous support. Test your pilot: Try the free trial or demo before you commit to. Tips for a Smooth Transition To be able to achieve papers-free governance in the boardroom, they must: Make sure that the leadership team is convinced by focusing on the importance of sustainability, efficiency, and cost savings. Provide tailored training to directors and administrators. The pilot will be accompanied by a less number of people prior to complete rollout. Make your workflows customizable to fit the needs of your board. Inform people about benefits in a clear manner to promote adoption. Move and organize existing documents prior to launching. Make clear the guidelines for use to ensure uniformity. Why Switch to Dess Digital? In Dess Digital, we understand that boards require more than paperless meetings They need an entire governance system that is reliable as well as scalable and simple to use. With Dess Digital's paperless board-management platform, boards can benefit from: Automated workflows can simplify agenda development meetings, scheduling meetings, and distribution of documents. Smarter collaboration: Directors comment or comment on their work, as well as engage in real-time and securely. Security for enterprises: End-to-end security, encryption as well as secure cloud-hosted hosting. Access at any time, from anywhere on your tablet, desktop or mobile - even offline. Impact on sustainability: Reduce printing and be in line the goals of ESG goals. AI-powered insights: summaries analysis, insights, and clever recommendations to keep directors on track. The Future of Paperless Governance Board management that is paper-free only the beginning. Automation and AI are shaping the future of governance, from prescriptive insight to intelligent document management. Boards that adopt digital-first strategies in the present will be equipped for the future challenges. Work Smarter With Dess Digital Board management on paper is a slow and risky. It's also outdated. Through Dess Digital, your board can transition to a secure modern, sustainable, and efficient solution that enhances the governance of your board and helps you save time.

Paperless Board Management Software: 6 Reasons to Make the Switch

Paperless Board Management Software: 6 Reasons to Make the Switch In the recent EY survey that included directors from 64%, the majority mentioned innovation and new technologies as top priorities for their board. A lot of the discussion revolves around the...

Sep 15, 2025

Roll Call Vote

Roll Call Vote: What It Means & When Boards Should Use It

Most board meetings don’t make headlines. But every once in a while, there comes a moment when the stakes are high, the room goes quiet, and every vote counts. Not just counts, but is recorded. By name. That’s when the roll call vote steps in. Sounds formal? It is....

Sep 15, 2025

Board Evaluation Reports

Board Evaluation Reports: What They Are & Why They Matter

There’s a curious thing about powerful rooms. They look polished. Wood-paneled. Quietly efficient. But what happens behind those closed doors , the body language, the missed questions, the unsaid tension , often tells a different story. If you’ve ever sat through a...

Sep 15, 2025

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Case Studies

Punjab National Bank turns board meetings and committee meetings paperless with Dess

Punjab National Bank turns board meetings and committee meetings paperless with Dess

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Strengthening Governance: Tata Croma Adopts Advanced Board Meetings Software

Strengthening Governance: Tata Croma Adopts Advanced Board Meetings Software

HDFC Mutual Fund moves board collaboration forward with the Dess board portal

HDFC Mutual Fund moves board collaboration forward with the Dess board portal

Zydus leverages technology to elevate Board Meetings with Dess

Zydus leverages technology to elevate Board Meetings with Dess

Cochin Shipyard achieves better board collaboration with Dess

Cochin Shipyard achieves better board collaboration with Dess

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited board leads transformation with Dess

Orient Electric turns board meetings and committee meetings paperless with Dess

SUD Life Insurance adds values to its Board of Directors by implementing Dess

SUD Life Insurance adds values to its Board of Directors by implementing Dess

Apollo Tyres driving board collaboration forward with Dess Digital Meetings

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Sterling & Wilson Improves Boardroom Efficiency With Dess

Sterling & Wilson Improves Boardroom Efficiency With Dess

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Bata India has initiated a digital transformation to modernize boards and systems by implementing Dess

Bata India has initiated a digital transformation to modernize boards and systems by implementing Dess

Punjab National Bank turns board meetings and committee meetings paperless with Dess

Punjab National Bank turns board meetings and committee meetings paperless with Dess

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Press Releases

Vishal Kirti Keshav Marwaha Retires as Independent Director of Isgec Heavy Engineering

Isgec Heavy Engineering Limited announced that Vishal Kirti Keshav Marwaha has retired as an Independent Director, effective September 16, 2025, following the successful completion of his tenure on the company’s Board. Marwaha, a seasoned professional with over 25...

Dess Bulletin, Uncategorized

Sep 17, 2025

10 Reasons Your Board Needs a Digital Transformation Today

10 Reasons Your Board Needs a Digital Transformation Today

10 Reasons Why Your Board Requires a Digital Transformation Now Governance is transforming at breakneck speed — are your board meetings caught up?As organizations embrace technology for maximizing efficiency, digital transformation has become the need for boards to...

Sep 17, 2025

What are Board Portals: Your Complete Guide

What are Board Portals: Your Complete Guide

What’s a Board Portal? Think of a board portal as your secure, digital hub to make board meetings smarter, faster, and more collaborative. It’s the one-stop platform where directors, executives, and company secretaries can easily manage communication,...

Sep 17, 2025

Sundaram Damodarannair Appointed as Chairman of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited has announced the appointment of Sundaram Damodarannair as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective September 18, 2025. This follows the completion of his second term as Non-Executive Independent Director and...

Dess Bulletin, Uncategorized

Sep 16, 2025

Vivek Anant Karve Joins Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company as Independent Director

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has announced the appointment of Vivek Anant Karve as an Independent Director (Additional Director), effective September 15, 2025, pending shareholders’ approval. Karve, a seasoned finance professional with more than 30...

Dess Bulletin, Uncategorized

Sep 16, 2025

Four Myths Regarding AI-Assisted Boardroom Decision-Making Dispelled

Four Myths Regarding AI-Assisted Boardroom Decision-Making Dispelled

Four Myths Regarding AI-Assisted Boardroom Decision-Making Dispelled Decisions made in today's boardrooms influence not only business strategy but also stakeholder trust and long-term viability. Governance professionals and directors are increasingly investigating...

Sep 16, 2025

Jody Gerson Joins Gap’s Board of Directors

Gap Inc. has announced the appointment of Jody Gerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to its Board of Directors. Gerson, the first woman to lead a major global music publishing company, brings decades of experience...

Dess Bulletin, Uncategorized

Sep 16, 2025

Six Strategies to Get the Most Out of 2025's Data Privacy Week

Six Strategies to Get the Most Out of 2025’s Data Privacy Week

Six Strategies to Get the Most Out of 2025's Data Privacy Week It appears that 2025 will be the year of cybersecurity. Organizations are under pressure to implement fresh and creative approaches to safeguard confidential data in light of artificial intelligence,...

Sep 16, 2025

Building an AML Compliance Program

Building an AML Compliance Program That Meets 2025 Regulations

It’s 2025. If you're still treating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance like a one-time task, you're already behind. The world has changed. And so has the way regulators look at money trails, cross-border payments, shell entities, and suspicious transactions....

Sep 16, 2025

What is a Proxy Vote

What is a Proxy Vote? Rules & Use Cases Explained

You don’t always have to be in the room to change the room. That’s the real story behind proxy voting. At first glance, “proxy vote” sounds like a technicality buried in company bylaws. Something you’d only see on the agenda of an AGM, between coffee and...

Sep 16, 2025

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