How to choose business cloud storage: cloud, SFTP file area or file transfer
Cloud storage, NAS, FTP/SFTP areas or file-sending services: differences, per-user or per-storage costs, security and a checklist to choose.
· 9 min
Mattia Mirenda
Co-founder and CEO
Mattia Mirenda is co-founder, CEO and head of business development at Thorsoft S.r.l. At Thorsoft he designed the whistleblowing solution compliant with Italian Legislative Decree 24/2023, the ANAC guidelines and the GDPR, and he supports customers and partners in adopting IntraThor, ThorIA and the compliance solutions. Since 2025 he has been a partner and advisor at Tamred. Before Thorsoft he spent more than six years at Sabicom as a sales consultant, business developer and product manager, earning Zucchetti sales certifications on software for HR, welfare, travel and fleet, timesheets, shifts, workplace safety and budgeting, as well as Nethesis and Webroot certifications. He was a board member of the Young Group of CONFIDA (the Italian vending industry association). He holds the IPSOA master's in Legislative Decree 231/2001 in business organisation and a C1 English certificate from the University of Milano-Bicocca.
LinkedIn profileAreas of expertise
- whistleblowing
- sports safeguarding
- document management
- construction
- artificial intelligence
- RENTRI
- Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001
- corporate compliance
- HR and staff management software
- B2B business development
- software sales
Articles by Mattia Mirenda
How to choose construction site management software
Construction site management software: selection criteria, questions for the vendor, checklist and mistakes to avoid. See how IntraThor Construction works.
· 7 min
Bill of quantities software: how to choose (and alternatives to Excel)
Bill of quantities software: selection criteria and a neutral comparison with Excel and free tools. The IntraThor flow from quantities to a Word quote.
· 7 min
Supplier qualification questionnaire: structure and criteria
Supplier qualification questionnaire: sections, sample questions, documents, expiry dates and rating criteria. Discover IntraThor questionnaires and templates.
· 8 min
AI Act and Digital Omnibus: What Changes for Companies
AI Act and Digital Omnibus: what is already in force, which high-risk obligations are postponed, transparency, penalties and 5 practical steps for SMEs.
· 7 min
AI at Work: Privacy and GDPR, How to Use It Safely
AI at work and the GDPR: the risks of generative AI with company data, 10 checks before adopting it, an internal policy template and how to protect data.
· 6 min
Business AI: 10 Use Cases for SMEs
Business AI for SMEs: 10 practical use cases, from document analysis to expiry dates, with the problem, the solution and what you need for each.
· 6 min
How to Choose Business AI: a 12-Point Checklist
How to choose business AI: a 12-point checklist on data, training, GDPR, certifications, policies, integrations, permissions, costs, support and exit.
· 6 min
AI and Document Management: Automated Checks
AI and document management: master data checks, expiry dates calculated from official sources, automatic reminders and human review. How ThorIA works.
· 5 min
Site Diary: What It Is and How to Fill It In
Site diary: what it is, who fills it in, what to record every day, how it differs from the works journal and the benefits of a digital version.
· 6 min
Progress Valuations in Construction
Progress valuations in construction: what they are, how to prepare them with measurements, quantities and contract prices, common mistakes and the link with the bill of quantities.
· 5 min
Contract Specifications: What They Are and What They Contain
Contract specifications: what they are, how they differ from the bill of quantities and the contract, typical contents and how to manage specifications and estimates with software.
· 7 min
PPE Issue Register: How to Manage It
PPE issue register: the employer's obligations, why to document issue with a signed form, what to record and how to manage it digitally.
· 4 min
Business Document Management: The Complete Guide
What business document management is, which features you need, how to choose a DMS and how to introduce it in your company. A practical guide with checklist.
· 9 min
What Is a DMS: Document Management Systems Explained
What a DMS (document management system) is: how it works, what it is for, examples, differences from ECM and cloud storage, and when an SME needs one.
· 6 min
Approved supplier list: how to create it and keep it up to date
Approved supplier list: how to create it, which suppliers to include, which documents to collect, how to qualify them and manage expiry dates and reminders over time.
· 7 min
How to choose whistleblowing software: 10 criteria
A practical guide to choosing whistleblowing software: compliance, anonymity, security, timeframes, documentation, support and costs, with a printable checklist.
· 7 min
How much does whistleblowing software cost?
What drives the price of whistleblowing software, what to check in an offer, hidden costs to avoid and Whisper's prices.
· 6 min
Whistleblowing: who must have a reporting channel
Who must set up a whistleblowing channel: companies with 50 workers, 231 models, sensitive sectors and public bodies. Calculating the average, penalties and 5 steps.
· 6 min
Whistleblowing procedure: what it must contain and how to write it
Whistleblowing procedure: minimum contents, 7-day and 3-month timeframes, protections, data and notifying trade unions. With a checklist and sample table of contents.
· 7 min
Whistleblowing channel manager: who can be appointed
Who can manage the whistleblowing channel: an internal person or office or an external party, independence, training, conflicts of interest and useful tools.
· 5 min
Construction site management with and without software: what really changes for a construction company
Managing a site with Excel sheets and paper works, until it stops working. Find out what really changes with management software for construction companies.
· 6 min
The History of Whistleblowing: Historical Examples and Impact on Organisations
Whistleblowing has played a significant role in many historical events, bringing hidden truths to light and driving change both within the organisations involved and in legislation.
· 8 min
Whistleblowing: what it is, what it means and who a whistleblower is
Whistleblowing: meaning, who the whistleblower is, what the EU Directive and Italian Legislative Decree 24/2023 require, who must comply and how to set up a compliant reporting channel.
· 12 min