Web Services Integrated in DocuWare 5.1

Protecting Your Investment with SOA

DocuWare presents its latest Web Services solution based on SOA - DocuWare 5.1 - at this years Document Management Systems exposition (DMS) in Cologne, Germany (Hall 7, C089). Clients from the Java and Windows world can be easily integrated. Industry-standard Web Services give users more flexibility when designing their business processes.

The open-platform architecture of the new DocuWare 5 product generation is 100% compatible with the philosophy of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and guarantees a high level of scalability and system stability. In addition to top performance using load balancing, version 5.1 now also offers Web Services for communicating with a wide range of third-party applications. Web Services enable .NET-based DocuWare servers to interact easily with numerous applications from Java and Windows environments.

Easy data and document exchange

No knowledge of server platform implementation is required to access DocuWare servers via Web Services. The new DocuWare Web Services are designed to support even the most complex requirements of a business process. Aside from storing and retrieving documents within a workflow, this also includes editing index terms and adding electronic stamps typical features of DocuWare. Compatible Web Services are provided for connecting to a Java client, while Session Web Services are in place for integrating a .NET client. These can also communicate with Microsofts BizTalk server allowing data and documents to be exchanged between applications without the need for customization.

DocuWare Web Services run on a separate application server. High speed is achieved through efficient coding and the scalability of background services including the Web Services server.

Integration security guaranteed

For Stefan Schindler, Director of DocuWare Limited, SOA was the reason for developing the new DocuWare 5 product generation. He sees it as his companys mission to offer standards-based modules to their customers and prospects. Integration in third-party applications is simple thanks to the open archive architecture of our document management system.

DocuWare products are designed from the ground up to be easy to install, configure and maintain. In the future, this DMS pioneer remains committed to creating highly developed technologies with broad functionality that can be quickly implemented by all sales partners and users enterprise-wide.
 
DocuWare The Company

Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 6,000 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 companys 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 Espaa located in Barcelona is responsible for the market in Spain.

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 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.