CoSign Digital Signatures Make Workflow Takeoff at NAT

ARX (Algorithmic Research), a leading provider of digital signature (standard electronic signature) solutions, has implemented a CoSign® digital-signature solution at Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT), an engineering services company specializing in commercial aircraft modification programs.

Previous to their implementation of the CoSign digital signature solution, NAT's Engineering department routed a substantial number of paper drawings as part of their quality check process. Each drawing required up to 6 signatures and often needed to be routed between NAT’s two facilities in Washington and Montana. After signatures were acquired, the document was scanned and emailed to the customer for approval. In order to eliminate the reliance on paper and expedite their quality check process, NAT decided to implement a digital signature solution. In addition to requiring their files to be portable between organizations, the digital signature solution needed to be deployable off-the-shelf, globally verifiable over time, and easily integrated with NAT’s Active Directory. Having met all of their specifications, CoSign was chosen for implementation.

"CoSign’s simplicity is its strongest selling feature," said Jeremy Reed, Information Technologies Manager, NAT. Jeremy continued, "The seamless integration with our network and the intuitive operation speak to the strength of the ARX engineering team."

Since their deployment of the CoSign digital signature solution, NAT has overhauled their approval procedure, turning a multiple day process into one that can be completed in hours. In fact, the success that the Engineering department has had with CoSign was so great, that NAT has also implemented CoSign in its Purchasing department, reducing the number of times the same invoice has to be printed from 5 to 2. Additionally, NAT is in the process of deploying CoSign in its Marketing and Program Management departments.

About NAT

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT) is an engineering services company specializing in commercial aircraft modification programs requiring FAA/EASA/Foreign Regulatory Agency approval and the development of highly engineered proprietary products. Principally, NAT provides integration management for major aircraft modification programs involving multiple suppliers and develops engineering, modification parts kits, certification documentation and FAA/EASA certification for major alterations.

CoSign makes it easy to digitally sign transactions, documents, and records by embedding the standard signature technology directly into mainstream business applications. CoSign produces a signature record for every signature it captures. This Portable Signature Format (CoSign PSF™) allows anyone to seamlessly verify and retain proof of identity, intent, and document integrity without costly, complicated, or proprietary software. CoSign keeps your business running smoothly by fully automating and quickly scaling processes at a low cost and with proper controls. Learn more at www.arx.com/products/cosign_moreinfo.php.

About ARX - The Digital Signature Company

ARX (Algorithmic Research) is a global provider of cost-efficient digital signature solutions for industries such as life sciences, healthcare, government, and engineering. ARX engineers and scientists have more than 20 years of experience in security and standard digital signature application. ARX helps businesses secure, streamline, and scale their business processes and transactions with the proper controls required by legislation, regulation, and industry best practice. Visit us at www.arx.com.

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