Virtual data rooms are designed to streamline collaboration by providing a central place that teams, partners and clients can review and work on documents in real-time. They have auditing and activity tracking capabilities built-in, and provide an exhaustive record of who has accessed what at what time. This is a great way to identify suspicious activities and ensure the compliance.
M&A – M&A transactions require a huge amount of documentation which must be reviewed and shared by the sell-side and the buy-side. VDRs are the ideal tool to ensure this process is managed efficiently in a safe and efficient manner.
Banking — Investment banks need secure access to confidential documents from clients and third parties in order to complete M&As as well as raise capital for other projects. VDRs are a cost-effective solution that eliminates the need for in-person meetings as well as document storage courier services, and office supplies.
Construction & Service Contracts
Contractors need to share a lot of confidential documents to complete projects and maintain business relationships. This requires a robust and reliable tool that permits contractors to access their documents wherever they have an internet connection. VDRs offer a secure alternative to physical files and emailing. They can be accessed via any device or from any location.
Biotech/Pharma — R&D for life science companies requires top-of-the-line security and a platform for collaboration on confidential documents with partners, investors and other stakeholders. These companies can use VDRs to monitor developments, assess investor interest and track the manner in which documents are utilized by their users.