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Kodak and ColumbiaSoft Provide End to End Solution…

Monday 27. October 2008 - ...for Document Management to Improve Collaboration and Submittal Processes

Industries such as engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services are often faced with document reviews and submittal processes that need to travel across multiple locations. ColumbiaSoft, a leading provider of enterprise document management solutions and a member of Kodak’s Authorized Independent Software Vendor program, has certified its Document Locator Software to work with KODAK Scanners to help these firms improve their document retrieval, sharing and workflow.
As project managers and other key decision makers seek to improve their businesses’ accountability for important files, Document Locator works with KODAK Scanners in offering users an end to end solution, with a digital, paperless repository of documents that reduces paper storage costs and reviewing time for submittal processes.
“In the construction industry, many project managers are responsible for a number of project document driven processes, such as submittals, approvals, and change order processes that involve multiple people, review cycles and information that must be shared across several locations,” said David Pogue, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, ColumbiaSoft. “This solution assists businesses in a variety of industries to facilitate a faster, more retrievable document lifecycle, from capture to control to final delivery.”
Combined with KODAK Scanners, Document Locator assists companies with paperless process conversions, document sharing across multiple locations, automating document workflow, and archiving information for business continuity. The solution offers several ways for enterprises to improve the accuracy and security of paper and electronic document driven businesses.
“Many businesses are battling road blocks such as shipping, faxing, or sending review documents for approvals across different parties in different locations. An electronic submittal process can help assist in project time management, as well as reduce costs,” said John Gerry, Business Development Manager, ISV-Western Region of Kodak. “With the KODAK Scanners handling the capture and digital conversion portion, Document Locator automates and controls the ECM processes to eliminate the possibility of misplaced or damaged files, improving how businesses are accountable for their information.”
At the upcoming Construction Management Association of America Conference in San Francisco, Oct. 12-14, Kodak and ColumbiaSoft will share best practices in project document lifecycle management, including capture, retrieval, collaboration and handoff/delivery methods. Project managers will have the opportunity to view hands on solutions that help cut down on processes across multiple review cycles.