ARX and DocuWare Partner to Offer CoSign Electronic Signature Solutions to Enterprise Content Management

Algorithmic Research (ARX), a leading worldwide provider of electronic signatures and data security solutions, today announced a business partnership with DocuWare, a leading global provider of Integrated Document Management software.

The ARX / DocuWare partnership provides customers with an integrated solution that enables DocuWare users to electronically sign documents within applications such as Microsoft Word, InfoPath, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Using digital signatures, organizations may replace handwritten signatures, sealing documents with verifiable signatures as well as saving the costs and time associated with paper-based processes.

DocuWare, a modular based software suite, offers solutions that can automate business processes by managing any type of document, regardless of format or source, from a central document pool, that may be accessed from anywhere in the world.

"CoSign's tight integration with DocuWare offers users a turnkey electronic signature solution that for the first time enables them to guarantee the data integrity and signer authenticity of all the documents they handle," says Dr. Gadi Aharoni, CEO of ARX.

"Organizational concerns relating to cost, time and security, typically associated with paper-based signatures and hardcopy documents, result in a low TCO, virtually zero management, zero logistic penalties and a speedy ROI," adds Aharoni.

CoSign’s® electronic signatures are based on standard PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), a mature and proven technology. Using electronic signatures ensures signer authenticity, data integrity and non-repudiation of documents managed within DocuWare. Compliance with worldwide legal and security regulations, such as the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11 for the Bio-Pharma market, HIPAA for the healthcare industry, and others, is also ensured.

"We have seen a growing customer demand for electronic signature solutions initiated both by legislation requirements as well as the need to save on time and costs related to printing, signing and mailing documents," says Juergen Biffar, President and Board Director of DocuWare.

Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 5,500 installations with tens of thousands of users in over 50 countries. DocuWare offers a scalable solution that can expand enterprise-wide. 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 London, handles all activities for Great Britain and Ireland.

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 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 13 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.

For more information on DocuWare, visit our website at www.docuware.com