What is the difference between the facilitator type and the party type? Comparing electronic contract signing methods along five axes [How to Choose Electronic Contracts | vol.2]

Legal compliance is also assured! Evolved business document management 【paperlogic】

Paperlogic is an electronic contract service fully supervised by certified public accountants. It is one of the few services that allows for the differentiation between "party-type signatures," which use the electronic certificates of the contracting parties as a form of a seal, and "witness-type signatures," which use email addresses as a form of acknowledgment. In addition to the execution of contracts, it also offers the functionality to send documents such as estimates and invoices with signature information and timestamps, as well as the digitization of board meeting minutes. We provide an electronic archive as a storage function. **Features** - Ability to differentiate between party-type signatures and witness-type signatures - Standard timestamp functionality - Compliance with the Electronic Books Preservation Act (acquisition of JIIMA certification for electronic transactions and scanner storage) - Supports the digitization of various documents, not just contracts, including estimates, orders, order confirmations, invoices, and receipts. *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.*

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【Electronic Contract】Easy operation by uploading the PDF as is.

"Compliance with laws and regulations fully supervised by certified public accountants" and "Simple operability and overwhelming ease of use." With 'What You See is What You Get' operation, anyone can easily conclude electronic contracts. 【Points of 'What You See is What You Get'】 - Easily input document types and amounts using AI-OCR for received contracts. - Once you register a counterparty, inputting business partners becomes a selection option! - Simply upload the PDF according to the screen, and the document preparation is complete. - Quickly find necessary documents through period, counterparty, and fuzzy search. - Check the status of the recipient's viewing, downloading, and signing. 【paperlogic's operation is easy in 6 steps】 1. Input basic information of the document. 2. Input signer information. 3. Set guest signers. 4. Set viewers. 5. Drag and drop the document. 6. Confirm and send the registration information. You can confirm the signature just from the email received! Operations can be done from both smartphones and PCs. Feel free to contact us for a free trial!

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[Document Submission] Rapid processing of delivery notes and invoices while complying with the Electronic Bookkeeping Law!

The "Document Sending" feature standardly equipped in paperlogic is useful for sending documents such as daily invoices and delivery notes. 【Easy 4 Steps for Document Sending】 1. Basic Information of the Document: Enter the title and amount. 2. Enter Signatory Information: Select the signatory for the document. 3. Prepare the Document: Upload the document to be sent. 4. Confirm Registration Information: Review and send the entered details. ◆ Bulk Sending and Lightning Fast Processing! - Bulk sending with mail merge using Word templates. - Bulk document sending via CSV. ◆ Easy Compliance with Electronic Bookkeeping Law through "Email Integration" With paperlogic's document sending, there is a feature called "Email Integration" that allows you to send documents with a certified timestamp and electronic signature simply by emailing them to a designated address you set up. This enables you to easily send documents compliant with the Electronic Bookkeeping Law even in environments where you cannot log into the system, such as when you are out and about or on-site. ◆ "Seamless Integration" for Efficient Receipt Handling For companies using paperlogic, by setting up integration, documents received will automatically be saved to the paperlogic electronic archive. Feel free to contact us for a trial!

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[Internal Signature] Streamline applications, circulation, and signatures with digitization!

The digitization of internal applications is not just about going paperless. It is essential for strengthening internal controls with electronic signatures and certified business timestamps, thereby enhancing corporate reliability. Paperlogic's internal signature feature assists in the digitization of internal applications. It visualizes the approval process and solves the question, "Where is this application now?" with excellent search functionality. 【Easy Operation in 4 Steps】 1. Basic document information: Enter the title and amount. 2. Enter signer information: Select the signers for the document. 3. Prepare the document: Upload the document to be sent. 4. Confirm registration information: Review the entered details and complete the sending. 【5 Benefits of Digitizing Internal Applications】 ● Cost reduction in paper, printing, labor, and storage space. ● Streamlined operations with online completion from application to approval. ● Visualization of the approval process allows real-time tracking of progress. ● Strengthened internal controls with electronic signatures and timestamps. ● Supports remote work and promotes work style reform. Signatures can be confirmed directly from the received email! Operations can be performed from both smartphones and PCs. Feel free to contact us for a free trial!

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Start document DX with 'For the time being, Electronic Library'!

If you're struggling with issues like 'I don't know where to start with the electronic bookkeeping law,' 'I have a mountain of paper documents and can't find what I need when I need it,' or 'I'm worried about document loss or tampering...' then the paperlogic 'Electronic Archive' feature can solve these problems. 【Key Points of the Electronic Archive Feature】 ● Complies with electronic bookkeeping law storage requirements ● Input assistance with AI-OCR ● Suggests invoice number entries 【Easy Operation in 4 Steps】 1. Document Registration: Upload your documents 2. Basic Document Information: Enter title and amount 3. Reviewer Settings: Set who will review the documents 4. Confirm Registration Information: Review the entered details and apply a timestamp ◆ Easy Upload with Desktop App Integration paperlogic has a dedicated desktop application for users called 'paperlogic DESKTOP.' This convenient app allows you to upload documents to specific folders, automatically linking them to the paperlogic electronic archive. Documents linked in this way can also be automatically timestamped. Additionally, AI can automatically read the document's 'type,' 'amount,' 'transaction date,' and more.

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Easily streamline search requirements with paperlogic DESKTOP!

"paperlogic DESKTOP" is a dedicated application that allows you to upload documents directly from your PC's desktop to an electronic archive, making it easier to meet the search requirements of the Electronic Bookkeeping Preservation Law. Even those who are not skilled in system operations can significantly improve their daily work efficiency with its intuitive and simple features. 【The Best of Both Worlds: Cloud and Desktop】 ● "Folder Monitoring" to prevent forgetting to upload documents ● "Drop" to instantly sync documents at hand 【Automated Search Requirements: Choose Your Option】 ● AI auto-fills search requirements * If the file name rule is set to "ON," AI auto-filling will be disabled ● Automate search requirements using file name rules ■□■ Three Benefits of paperlogic DESKTOP ■□■ 1. No more missed document uploads 2. Peace of mind even for those who struggle with system operations 3. Easy document management in accordance with the Electronic Bookkeeping Preservation Law Documents uploaded via paperlogic DESKTOP will, of course, have a certified timestamp attached to prevent tampering.

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To companies wondering 'Where should I start...?': We completely solve the 'troubles' of going paperless with Paper Logic's document DX consulting.

Are you facing these barriers in the digitalization of business documents? - Not knowing where to start - Uncertainty about how to manage and operate digitized documents - Unable to determine if the documents can be digitized legally - Concerns about 'disposal of original documents' after digitization - Lack of personnel who can take IT leadership or know-how for internal penetration The solution to these fundamental issues is PaperLogic's 'Document DX Consulting'! <IT × Professional Experts> The digitalization of business documents is not just about implementing IT tools. It requires a review of existing business flows from an internal control perspective, revising internal manuals and regulations, and advanced IT knowledge is also essential. Our company not only provides the system 'paperlogic' supervised by certified public accountants but also offers consulting that fundamentally re-evaluates internal operations. For companies struggling with resource shortages, we provide a one-stop solution from understanding the current situation to practical implementation! Our services are backed by a strong support system where each expert collaborates. Please feel free to consult with us!

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Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily visible at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

GRIFFY Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Takuya Irizawa, hereinafter referred to as "GRIFFY") and Ecomott Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Representative Director Takuya Irizawa, hereinafter referred to as "Ecomott") are pleased to announce that the iPad Pro application of their jointly developed rebar inspection AR system "BAIAS" has won the "2026 Good Design Award" organized by the Japan Design Promotion Association. This award recognizes the comprehensive redesign of the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) conducted in July 2025. It was acknowledged that the system was redesigned to provide an experience that allows users, even those who have never encountered AR (augmented reality) technology, to proceed without confusion in the highly specialized task of rebar inspection at construction sites. ● Information on the Award Exhibition The award-winning entry will be exhibited at the "GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026," which showcases all award-winning designs of the 2026 Good Design Award. Exhibition Period: October 31, 2026 (Saturday) to November 4, 2026 (Wednesday) Venue: Various locations in Tokyo Midtown (9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Content: Exhibition of all award-winning designs of the 2026 Good Design Award.

B Search Co., Ltd. has released the official music video (MV) for our original song "Find B - Brass Celebration -" which embodies our corporate philosophy and our passionate commitment to recruitment support on YouTube. Under the message, "Job advertisements are not just information. They are a door that can change someone's tomorrow," we express our stance of working together as a team to create encounters between companies facing recruitment activities and job seekers taking new steps, aiming for recruitment success. Through this completed original song, we deliver the vibrant company culture of B Search and our passionate dedication to recruitment. Please check out this captivating original song on the official B Search channel! ■ Here is the official music video (MV) for B Search's original song! Full MV: https://youtu.be/S2AyIe9t0_8 Short version: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZfSpGR0q1UM

As part of the promotion of GX (Green Transformation), the "GX-ETS (Emission Trading System)" is gaining attention. We provide an overview of GX-ETS, the background of its introduction, an explanation of its impact on companies upon full operation, and key points that companies will need to address in the future in our column on our website. If you are considering how to understand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to decarbonization management, please take a look at the related links.

Held for two days at Intex Osaka. The "Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kinki" was held at Intex Osaka from October 28 (Wednesday) to 29 (Thursday), where our company also set up a corner at the Wakayama Prefecture booth featuring local products. We would appreciate it if you could check the details on our blog. (Link below)