Joining forces to guide young Franco Caribbeans into records management

Signed in the presence of elected representatives from the French Caribbean and the President of the Guadeloupe region, the partnership aims to not only strengthen the relationship between the two entities but develop employment in the Caribbean by offering apprenticeships in records management to the local youth. “This agreement is important to us,” emphasised Paul … Continued

Royal De Gruijter Goes Green with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Royal de Gruijter has been a trusted moving company in the Netherlands since its establishment in 1881. And for over ten years, it has transported the world-class instruments of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on tour.   Working with the orchestra to reach sustainability goals In early 2020, the Orchestra approached Royal De Gruijter to work … Continued

3D survey of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud: preserving the heritage of a cherished abbey and feared prison

Historical significance of Fontevraud Abbey Considered to be one of the greatest monastic towns inherited from the Middle Ages, Fontevraud was founded by the visionary monk Robert d’Arbrissel in the 12th century. Serving first as an abbey and then a necropolis, the buildings were turned into a prison during the French Revolution. Today, the entire … Continued

Everything you need to know about Electronic Document Management (EDM)

What is electronic document management (EDM)? First introduced in the 1980s, electronic document management (EDM) is an electronic system designed to manage your company’s digital documents. It acts as a repository for working documents (documents in daily use) and allows users to view and share documents in real time. The EDM follows all stages of … Continued

A story of know-how: Christophe Girard, Deputy Digital Manager

Formerly a social worker in the Paris region, Christophe Girard joined AGS Records Management as a temp in 2007. This motivated man quickly landed a full-time position as a multi-skilled archivist. His duties chiefly covered document destruction and setting up archive boxes. As he progressed, he made himself useful, assisting the company’s small but growing … Continued