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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
Thorsoft Blog
Insights on whistleblowing, document management, construction, artificial intelligence and software for business compliance.
Articles are organised into categories: whistleblowing, with guides on the EU Directive, Italian Legislative Decree 24/2023 and choosing software; document management, with DMS and approved supplier lists; construction, covering site diaries, progress valuations, specifications and PPE; and artificial intelligence, with the AI Act, privacy and the GDPR. Choose one of the categories below or use search to find a topic.
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