29/06/2010

Buyers Laboratory Gives DocuWare Five Stars
Top Honours

Germering, June 29, 2010 – Buyers Laboratory Inc., international independent authority and provider of competitive intelligence, testing and reviews on multifunction copier, printer, scanner and software solutions and products, in the imaging industry's comprehensively tested DocuWare and awarded the integrated document management system with its highest honour – five stars. In addition to the title of “Outstanding Enterprise Document Management Solution,” DocuWare also received the “Pick of the Year Summer Award” from the renowned institution.

Experts from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) put DocuWare software under the microscope, analyzing the integrated document management system in twelve test categories, including functionality, user-friendliness, integratability, compatibility, security, support and worldwide availability. The software was awarded five stars, the highest number possible. Detailed test results may be obtained directly from DocuWare.
BLI was founded nearly 50 years ago and is one of the world’s leading independent evaluators of office equipment. DocuWare co-president, Juergen Biffar, stresses the importance of these results: “Receiving the highest honour emphasises the quality of our integrated document management system and ensures our sales partners and customers that DocuWare meets the highest standards in our market segment worldwide.”

Winner for Summer 2010
Two times a year, BLI bestows a “Pick of the Year Award“. The software system was again thoroughly tested in order to qualify. DocuWare came in first place, winning in the category of “Outstanding Enterprise Document Management Solution.

DocuWare - The Company
Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 7500 installations and over one hundred thousand satisfied users daily in over 70 countries. This Integrated Document Management Systems (IDMS) producer offers solutions that target small to mid-sized companies, government agencies and departments in large organizations. Over 400 Authorized DocuWare Partners make up a worldwide independent reseller network, employing over 1000 DocuWare experts who bring DocuWare close to its customers.

DocuWare AG is based in Germering near Munich, Germany. The company’s US subsidiary, DocuWare Corporation, is located in Newburgh, New York and is responsible for all activities in North, Central and South America. DocuWare Ltd., its subsidiary in Weybridge, Surrey, handles all activities for Great Britain and Ireland. DocuWare S.L. located in Barcelona is responsible for the market in Spain and DocuWare SARL is located in Paris and attends to France and francophone Africa.

DocuWare - Software for Integrated Document Management
DocuWare is an integrated document management solution that can automate business processes by managing any type of document, regardless of format or source, in a central document pool – for example paper records, letters, faxes, drawings, PC and other electronic files including e-mail. DocuWare supports all forms of electronic signatures. Integrated records management ensures that all access is secure, controlled, and logged. Using the Internet, the central document pool is available around the clock to any authorized user, no matter where they are located in the world.

A wide range of customizable DocuWare add-on modules equip DocuWare for, among other things, automatic indexing, COLD applications and enhanced workflow features. Other software applications are easily integrated with a set of standard tools. Numerous interfaces exist for ERP systems (including a certified SAP interface) and Groupware (like Exchange, Groupwise or Lotus Notes/Domino). DocuWare incorporates all components needed for powerful Enterprise Content Management. Processes in every company can be automated and improved with DocuWare. DocuWare solutions are known for their easy installation, administration and operation, as well as an exceptionally low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). DocuWare software is available in 15 languages. Enhanced with workflow functionalities, Web Content Management, and universal integration functions, DocuWare provides powerful Enterprise Content Management (ECM) functionality for enabling expansion throughout an organization.