Softdocs Blog

Welcome to the Softdocs blog, a journal of platform news, industry insights for education and government, and updates about the Softdocs team.

How an Accessible Document Management System Can Satisfy WCAG 2.2 Compliance

Any college or university seeking to further their WCAG 2.2 compliance before the April 2026 deadline for the ADA Title II update needs to act now.

Compliance
Meet the Experts: How Softdocs’ Support Team Champions Success

Softdocs is the process automation and document management platform for schools, states and cities. Read Meet the Experts: How Softdocs’ Support Team

Managed Services
Softdocs Wins Top Recognition for Customer Excellence and Workplace Culture

Softdocs has received three Spring 2025 G2 Awards in key categories that reflect the voices of our users.
Softdocs Winter 2025 Platform Release: New Feature Round-Up

Softdocs Fall 2024 release includes key enhancements to e-forms (electronic forms), electronic workflow, and new delegation control for better IT management of document management resources.

Electronic Forms Workflow Intelligent Document Processing
How Intelligent Document Processing and eForms Integration Streamline Student Services and Boost Campus Efficiency

Discover how colleges use Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) and eForms integration to power rapid workflows, insightful reporting, and responsive student service.

Higher Education Electronic Forms Intelligent Document Processing
California AB 2534: What K-12 HR Teams Actually Need to Know

Starting January 1, 2025, California’s AB 2534 takes effect, bringing significant updates to hiring and record-keeping in K-12 education. This law increases transparency and student safety by giving schools access to critical applicant information. Here’s what you need to know.

K-12 Education Compliance
ImageNow LearnMode vs. Softdocs APIs: Smarter Integration for Higher Ed

This article compares decades-old ImageNow LearnMode integration with modern API-driven solutions that are now industry standard. 

Higher Education
How a Digital Filing Cabinet Can Replace K-12 Schools’ Paper Records

In K-12 education, paper is everywhere. Managing paper records is time-consuming for school staff, inefficient, and prone to errors. A digital filing cabinet eliminates these challenges, providing a secure, organized, and accessible way to store and retrieve documents.

K-12 Education
Softdocs Fall 2024 Platform Release: New Feature Round-Up

Softdocs Fall 2024 release includes key enhancements to e-forms (electronic forms), electronic workflow, and new delegation control for better IT management of document management resources.

Electronic Forms Workflow
Softdocs Sets the Standard in Security Compliance: SOC 2 Type II and NIST Achievements

By implementing eForms and eSignatures, law enforcement agencies can ensure that their officers spend more time on the streets and less time on paperwork, ultimately enhancing their ability to protect and serve.

Security Compliance Admissions
How eForms and eSignatures Reduce Law Enforcement Inefficiencies and Streamline Operations

By implementing eForms and eSignatures, law enforcement agencies can ensure that their officers spend more time on the streets and less time on paperwork, ultimately enhancing their ability to protect and serve.

All Government Electronic Forms Electronic Signatures
Embracing Cloud Solutions: A Strategic Imperative for Higher Education CIOs

Higher education institutions are turning to document management and process automation solutions to stay competitive and meet the needs of modern students.

Higher Education
Softdocs Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2024

We're thrilled to announce that Softdocs has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2024.
Bridge 24, Softdocs User Conference, Largest in Company History

Softdocs hosted its popular annual users conference, Bridge, in New Orleans, LA from July 28 - 31, 2024.
Transforming Public Assistance Programs with eForms, eSignatures, and Automated Workflows

Paper-based processes, siloed information systems, and manual workflows can hinder productivity and impede your ability to serve licensees and the public effectively. Discover the three keys to improved operations.

All Government Electronic Forms Workflow Electronic Signatures
How a Document Management Platform Increases Student Success and Retention for Higher Education

Higher education institutions are turning to document management and process automation solutions to stay competitive and meet the needs of modern students.

Higher Education Document Management
The Three Keys to Streamlining Operations for State Professional Licensing Boards

Paper-based processes, siloed information systems, and manual workflows can hinder productivity and impede your ability to serve licensees and the public effectively. Discover the three keys to improved operations.

State Government
4 Ways to Improve Data Quality and Governance Across Your Institution

Higher education institutions must prioritize data quality and governance to ensure effective decision-making, institutional success, accurate insights, and a culture of security, trust, efficiency, and accountability.

Higher Education
Evaluating Digital Citizen Services: 10 Questions for State and Local Government Technology Leaders

To help state and local government technology leaders evaluate agency progress in providing Digital Citizen Services, consider these ten questions.

All Government
How to Streamline Services for Government Employee Retirement Applications

Softdocs modernizes civilian service employee retirement operations and elevates the employee experience.  

All Government
Incident Management: How to Strengthen Your Institution’s Security Posture

Incident management is no longer just an IT issue; it's a critical component of organizational resilience, especially for education institutions and government organizations.

Higher Education Security
3 Reasons Why Organizations Are Updating Their Document Management Partner

Local government organizations across the U.S. are modernizing their operations to do more with lean resources and limited staff. Discover the three primary reasons local government organizations are updating their document management partners.

Local Government Document Management
Securing Our Digital Future in Higher Education with Document Management Cybersecurity

Securing Our Digital Future in Higher Education with Document Management Cybersecurity

Higher Education Security
Pepperdine University – The Power of PeopleSoft and Softdocs

Softdocs is the process automation and document management platform for schools, states and cities. Read Pepperdine University - The Power of PeopleSoft and

Higher Education PeopleSoft
SaaS & the Cloud: No longer a question of if. It’s when.

SaaS & the Cloud: No longer a question of if. It’s when.
Is Your Legacy Solution Doing More Harm than Good?

Many colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and local government agencies try to make do with outdated legacy systems—be it a homegrown application or one from an obsolete software vendor. Upgrades can seem daunting, but the consequences of staying complacent can be incredibly costly.

Security
How to Ensure a Stress-Free Document Management Migration

How to Ensure a Stress-Free Document Management Migration

Document Management
Higher Education and Local Government Cybersecurity in the Cloud Era

Higher Education and Local Government Cybersecurity in the Cloud Era

Higher Education Local Government Security
Tightening Data Security in the Cloud – A Softdocs Q&A

Learn more about the intricate details behind a secure cloud-based platform from Cam Armistead, CISSP.

Security
How Higher Education is Shifting Toward Certificate Programs

How Higher Education is Shifting Toward Certificate Programs

Higher Education
What Does AI Mean for Education

The speed at which AI-enabled technologies are evolving and growing is measured in days and months now, not years. Despite these concerns, AI developments also represent several positive use cases for education and the public sector.

Higher Education K-12 Education
It’s Time to Turn the Page on Paper Forms and Wet Signatures.

It’s time to turn the page on paper forms and wet signatures.

Electronic Forms Electronic Signatures
Security and Compliance Remain Top Priority when Modernizing Tech Stack

Security and Compliance Remain Top Priority when Modernizing Tech Stack

Security Compliance
Outside the Box: Pepperdine Expands PeopleSoft-Softdocs Integration to Computer Asset Management Process

Outside the Box: Pepperdine Expands PeopleSoft-Softdocs Integration to Computer Asset Management Process

Higher Education PeopleSoft
A Step-by-Step Guide to Digitizing Student Cumulative Files

With a document management system, you can unify files in a single, centralized repository. Here’s your playbook for digitizing your school’s student records.

K-12 Education