Benefits of Digital Signature

Saves time
You no longer have to wait for your manager to return from a holiday or conference for that signature. Digital signatures ensure that businesses save on cost and time with documents and contracts signed off with a click of a button. There are huge savings in cost and time especially when the person required to sign is in a geographically different area. Documents can be signed off almost instantly, from anywhere. Be it a tablet, phone or computer, digital signatures can seamlessly ensure this otherwise tedious task is wrapped up in minutes.

Cost savings
Many companies also see significant cost savings, with little or no expense in ink, paper, printing, scanning, shipping/delivery or travel expenses. There are also savings in other indirect costs such as filing, rekeying data, archiving, or tracking.

Workflow efficiency
With lesser delays, digital signatures ensure better efficiency in workflow. Managing and tracking documents are made easier, with lesser effort and time involved. Many features of the digital signatures help speed up the work process. For instance, email notifications help remind the person to sign, while status tracking, help to know at which stage the document is at.
Better customer experience
Digital signatures provide the convenience of signing important documents where ever a customer or the person to sign is located. Sales persons do not have to wait for the customer to come to the bank or office. Documents can be signed off at the door step. This is ideal, especially in remote areas and smaller townships providing improved and personalized services. The customer has the freedom to be anywhere, and engage with a company, making services and businesses far more easy, quick and user – friendly.

Security
When it comes to signatures, authenticity and security is a priority. Digital signatures reduce the risk of duplication or alteration of the document itself. Digital signatures ensure that signatures are verified, authentic and legitimate. Signers are provided with PINs, password and codes that can authenticate and verify their identity and approve their signatures. Time stamping provides the date and time of the signature and thus provide a track of the document, minimising any risk of tampering or fraud. Security features embedded in digital signatures ensure that documents have not been altered without authorization.
Legal validity
Digital signature provides authenticity and ensures that the signature is verified. This can stand in any court of law like any other signed paper document. Time stamping and ability to track and easily archive documents improve and simplify audit and compliance.

Environmental benefits
As corporates and business become more conscious of their role in sustainability, digital signatures is a step ahead in their efforts in reducing waste and being environmental friendly.

Business efficiency
The costs involved in integrating digital signatures into the work processes is relatively small, compared to its benefits. With quicker contract turnaround time, and reduced the work flow time, digital signatures are ideal for both small and large organizations.