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1. Kollabria Analyst Overview: Understanding Software as a Service (SaaS) for ECM
   In-Focus: SaaS for ECM What is SaaS for ECM? Software as a Service (SaaS) is a technology mainstream phenomenon that is revolutionizing the Enterprise Content Management (document management, workflow etc.) software industry like it has revolutionized CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and other mainstream software applications. SaaS, sometimes also called "On-Demand Solutions" are different from conventional software in four principle ways: 2. SaaS is, for lack of better words, a "pay as you go" solution. In other words it requires little to no capital investment in order to begi ...
2. What is a Cloud, what is Saas?
   Anyone who has been in information technology for more than 15 years or so will know that there have been several major transitions on how a computing infrastructure is architected. In a post World War II Navy research study on computers and computing the conclusion stipulated that no more than 12 computers would ever be sold world wide. So much for penetrating insight. Clearly IBM did not believe that and brought mainframe computing to many more than 12. For most of the sixties and seventies, mainframes or "hosts" were the way to go for those who could afford them. Mid-range compute ...
3. Kollabria TechNote: Network Scanners and Scanning
   Article Abstract: Kollabria TechNote: Network Scanners and Scanning Network scanners represent a powerful addition to the scanner line-up, particularly for those who would like to be able to rapidly migrate paper into digital business processes. The nature and functionality of network scanners is frequently misunderstood, as is identifying suitable application scenarios where they can be employed. The Kollabria TechNote is a vendor independent overview of the technology behind network scanners and the application scenarios for which they are best suited. Article Excerpt: This article i ...
4. What is Document Management?
   Introduction to Document Management Document management is a frequently overused set of words defined by many technology vendors to mean everything from making sure that no two people use the same file name, to managing large repositories of millions of documents for the purpose of supporting a series of specific document driven business processes. Its hard to know what the various vendors mean by "document management" without further time consuming analysis. The point of this article is to cut through that noise and provide you with some of the basics that will help make your solution ...
5. What is Document Capture in a SharePoint World?
   By Raimund Wasner, Managing Director, Kollabria Document capture is a term that vendors in the document management industry use to describe what happens after you put a paper document into the scanner and push the scan button. It is a widely accepted term that covers so many features and capabilities that it really requires re-definition in a SharePoint world. Vendors use the term so loosely that it makes it nearly impossible for the average user to understand the features and capabilities that they truly get, and decide which of those are necessary to do the job at hand. Related Edu ...
6. Kollabria eGuide: Records Management for SharePoint 2010
   eGuide Abstract: This is a 12 page educational guide (eGuide) that helps the SharePoint deployment team and line of business management understand the basics of records management, the records management capabilities of SharePoint 2010, and the records management extensions provided by HP TRIM 7. The guide provides the non-technical business manager with a solid understanding of records management, concepts and solution planning parameters. This eGuide and the HP TRIM 7 product review was entirely written by Kollabria analysts. eGuide Table of Contents: What is a record? - Just abo ...
7. Kofax Express: Bringing Document Scanning to the Rest of Us
   Article Abstract: Many businesses are looking for an easier way to streamline the mountains of paper documents their organizations generate, and while they wait, they continue to rely on outdated practices. To satisfy this need, Kofax has drawn on its two decades of experience to introduce Kofax Express. Combining many of the benefits of legacy document capture solutions, Kofax Express is simple to install, easy to learn and integrates seamlessly with existing applications. This white paper discusses the features and benefits of Kofax Express and the ROI that can be achieved by implementi ...
8. Clear Cost Model Allows Easy ROI Calculations
   Article Abstract: Return on Investment (ROI) is at the heart of every significant business decision. In the simplest of terms it is a measure of what you get for what you give. Research by Ohio State University found that 4 out of 5 buyers seek “value” before price. In other words, most people will give more to get more. Article Excerpt: “Value” includes Quality, Flexibility of the offering and Availability all as a function of Price. “Quality” means the product delivers what is required (or wanted) and does what is promised. Economists call ...
9. Simple Web-based Service Solves Age Old Problems with Paper Invoices
   Article Abstract: The major challenge that accounts payable departments have always faced is the cost and hassle of handling paper invoices. Paper invoices are inherently difficult to control, manage, and distribute. When you measure the characteristics of paper invoices up against the major tasks that accounts payable departments are required to accomplish, you begin to see where the disconnect comes from. Article: There is no easy fool proof way of routing paper invoices for approvals or to access them to solve everyday business questions. An ever bigger challenge is the cost of ...
10. Tomorrow’s Promise of e-Invoicing is Delivered Today for a Quarter
    Article Abstract: Technology is a powerful driver for economic growth from two perspectives. First, as Tom Peters observed it “allows organizations to create business models in ways never dreamed of in earlier times.” Examples of this include electronic commerce (the fastest growing retail segment), virtual corporations and cross-continental project collaboration. These business models could not exist without the use of computer technology. In addition, they replaced business models that were more costly and less productive. Article Excerpt: Beyond creating new busine ...