Alchemy Server Family

Provides Centralized Management Services and Control for Alchemy Repositories

The Alchemy Server family provides repository management functionality including access control, backup, library service functions and management of all content objects/metadata. All Server components reside on a Windows Server. There are two main Server configurations: Standard and Advanced. Both servers provide the functionality for:

• Managing a large number of repositories located on diverse storage options
• Managing a large number of user connections
• Managing input module and client licenses
• Windows security integration
• Hot backup, SMS support and remote administration
• Hosting the MailStore for Exchange input module

The Standard Server is the basis for classic fixed content management applications such as imaging, email archiving and COLD which includes the functionality just listed.

The Advanced Server is the basis for applications requiring integrated document management and records management. It includes server-side functions which are important in controlling and auditing document access for compliance purposes, in order to support applications requiring integrated document management and records management. The license includes:

• Library Services (check-in, check-out, and version control)
• Audit Logging
• Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
• All Standard Server functionality

The majority of the unstructured content in an organization is "fixed" content, which is content that is in its final form. Examples include your contracts, invoices, statements, reports, technical documentation and even email. You are under more pressure than ever before to manage this content effectively, not only for compliance and risk reduction purposes, but also to improve operational efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. You need a cost-effective technology solution to manage your fixed content using that works well in your existing IT environment and is straightforward enough to leverage existing skills.

Alchemy provides technology that is specifically designed to address the sophisticated needs of fixed content management applications. The Alchemy product suite provides capabilities to handle multiple types of fixed content and to manage it through its various life cycle stages—including capture, management, archive, retrieval and distribution. In addition, your solution will be easy to implement and easy to use, providing a far lower cost of ownership than other content management solutions.

Captaris Alchemy 8.0 provides a full-featured solution to handle a wide range of fixed content management applications, in a straightforward implementation that makes great sense for organizations with limited IT resources.

• Contributes to improved customer service and operational efficiency. Helps customer service representatives resolve customer inquiries more quickly, giving them online access to the same documents that customers may be referencing.
• Reduces risk. Helps in business continuity as well as records management and compliance. Supports rules-based capture and retention of all fixed content types, including email. Makes it easier to discover and produce information as required for litigation or audit purposes.
• Saves money. By reducing costs in areas such as paper processing, paper storage, printing and distribution. Is significantly more affordable than most enterprise content management solutions, and customization/integration requirements are minimal.