Impact of the Gateway

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1. The Gateway can have a positive impact on many existing practices:
   • Time efficiency is greatly increased, and same-day delivery becomes possible.
   • The number of paper copies generated for submission and archiving is dramatically reduced.
   • WebTrader transmissions can replace media creation with minimal impact and with no additional resources required.
   • Electronic acknowledgments of successful transmission can be received and saved.
   • Shipping expenses are eliminated or greatly reduced.
2. Implementing the Gateway requires some process changes:
   • Some new roles (see item 3) are necessary.
   • New administrative tasks are created:
     • Establishing webtrader accounts
     • Obtaining digital security certificates
   • The archive process must be modified.
   • Technical issues must be addressed as they arise.
3. The following staff and training are needed to develop a workable process with the Gateway in your company:
   • Gateway specialists must be chosen and trained.
   • Specific staff involved (limited training needed):
     • Regulatory Operations
     • Regulatory Affairs
     • Information Technology
     • Archive
   • SOPs and working practices must be created or modified