"Distribution of Reports" refers to the process of sending reports, analyses, or other documents to relevant recipients or stakeholders within or outside an organization.
Typical functions of software in the field of "report distribution" include:
Automated Distribution: Ability to set up automated processes for regular or event-driven distribution of reports via email, file sharing, or other communication channels.
Custom Recipient Lists: Ability to define individual recipient lists for each report to ensure that the right people receive the relevant information.
Formatting Options: Support for various file formats and formatting options to customize reports according to the requirements of the recipients.
Security and Access Control: Implementation of security measures such as encryption and access controls to ensure that reports can only be viewed by authorized individuals.
Status Tracking: Ability to track the delivery status of reports as well as recipient's opening and reading activities.
Logging and Auditing: Recording details of each distribution action as well as the ability to review and monitor distribution history for compliance and auditing purposes.