The pandemic brought a surge of changes, with social distancing and remote work becoming the new norm. The demand for electronic signatures skyrocketed, prompting many organizations to accelerate adoption.

With the rise of E-Signatures, is it time to say goodbye to traditional “wet-ink” signatures?

What are E-Signatures?

E-Signatures are electronic symbols or codes that are used to indicate a person's consent or approval of a document. They’re a digital version of a traditional signature and are legally binding in many countries.

E-Signatures can be created and stored electronically, eliminating the need for physical signatures and paper-based document processing.

How do E-Signatures work?

E-Signatures use advanced encryption technology to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the signed document. When a person signs a document electronically, a digital signature is created that includes unique identifiers, usually the signer's name and email address. The digital signature is then encrypted and attached to the document, which can be securely transmitted and stored electronically.

Benefits of E-Signatures

E-Signatures offer several benefits for businesses and individuals, including:

• Time and cost savings: E-Signatures eliminate the need for physical signatures and paper-based document processing, which saves time and money.
• Improved efficiency: E-Signatures can be signed and transmitted instantly, allowing for faster document processing and approvals.
• Enhanced security: E-Signatures use advanced encryption technology to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the signed document, reducing the risk of fraud and unauthorized access.

How E-Signatures are transforming business processes

Electronic signatures can change how businesses operate and transform their workflows, making them more efficient and cost-effective. E-Signatures are revolutionizing business processes across different business functions:

1. Sales:
   • Contracts can be sent and signed remotely, eliminating the need for in-person meetings and speeding up the sales process.
   • Sales representatives can close deals on the spot using mobile devices, resulting in faster turnaround times and improved customer satisfaction.
2. Human resources:
   • Job offers, employment agreements, and other HR-related documents can be sent and signed digitally, reducing the time and costs associated with printing, mailing, and scanning.
   • Electronic onboarding processes can reduce manual input and improve accuracy and consistency.
3. Legal:
   • Lawyers can draft and send contracts to clients for signature, regardless of their location, resulting in faster execution of agreements.
   • E-Signatures can be integrated into document management systems to streamline the process of document storage and retrieval.
4. Finance:
   • Invoices and purchase orders can be sent and signed electronically, reducing the time and costs associated with paper-based processes.
   • E-Signatures can be integrated with accounting software, eliminating manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors.
5. Operations:
   • Work orders and service agreements can be sent and signed electronically, resulting in faster turnaround times and improved efficiency.
   • Supply chain partners can sign documents electronically, eliminating the need for physical transportation and speeding up the logistics process.

Digitize your workflows with E-Signature solutions

Tungsten Automation’s E-Signature solution, SignDoc, offers a range of features to improve business processes.

Some of the key benefits of SignDoc include easy cloud deployment, simple workflows that can reduce the time needed to complete contracts or approvals from days to minutes, cost savings due to decreased paper usage, improved customer experience on any device and compliance with E-Signature regulations.

SignDoc integrates directly within Tungsten Power PDF to provide a seamless experience that is centralized in one place, simplifying how PDFs are securely signed. Within a few simple clicks, users can create legally binding signatures with security features like trusted certificates.

With SignDoc, users can maintain compliance and trust, simplify the signing process, and seamlessly integrate E-Signature into web, mobile, and desktop applications. The product offers essential features, customizable experiences, competitive pricing and increased security.

The future of document signing

E-Signatures are an essential tool for businesses and individuals as we transition to digital domains.

By digitizing workflows with E-Signature solutions like Tungsten Automation's SignDoc, businesses can improve their efficiency, reduce their paper usage and provide better customer experiences.

E-Signatures are here to stay and are revolutionizing the way businesses operate. It’s time to leave ‘wet ink’ behind.

Ready to transform your business processes with the power of E-Signatures? Contact Tungsten Automation today to learn more about how SignDoc can streamline your operations, improve compliance and enhance customer satisfaction.

AMS: PDF.SALES@kofax.com | EMEA: PDF.Sales.EMEA@kofax.com