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Data when, where and how you need it

Alchemy is a well-proven solution for providing data when, where and how you need it. It is easily implemented and adapted, with its functionality meeting most industrial, commercial and public service requirements. It also integrates well with mainstream computer applications.

Information.the 'unstructured' problem

People need to access an ever-increasing volume of information - much of which lies in isolated pockets within an organisation . in filing cabinets, desks, storage rooms, personal and public computer folders, etc. Computer files present their own problems - due to the different naming conventions that are used and the various methods employed to store files in a mix of local and centralised locations. It's no wonder, therefore, that locating specific and related information is difficult and time-consuming. These factors also contribute to difficulties in sharing and accessing information across an organisation, as well as with their customers and suppliers.

Data Retention..compliance!

Most organizations also have to comply with legislative storage requirements. This information therefore needs to be managed - in a system that is secure yet readily accessible. The system needs to be easy for all personnel to use - whatever their level of expertise; to provide access to all related files together - wherever they are needed. It needs to be simple to maintain and have a low cost of ownership. It must work for the organisation!

Managing Information . now

Alchemy manages this 'unstructured' information within a structured database; it ensures that retrieval is fast and accurate and that all related files are available to users at their desktops, wherever they are! Amazingly, it is estimated by industry experts that unstructured information can make up 80% of the total within a company - underlining the important role that Alchemy can play in managing this information - even interfacing or integrating with the main applications and databases that a company is using.

Alchemy manages any file format

Alchemy will manage all types of files on any storage medium, providing access from any workstation on a Network or through the Web. Any File .

Paper Documents, Personnel Files, PDF files, HTML pages, Office Documents, CAD files, Computer Output such as Reports, Invoices and Statements, are just a selection of files we all use regularly and handle differently.

Viewers

Alchemy even includes over 200 File Viewers so users do not need to have a native application running to view them.

Retrieval Tools

Users can access documents from their desktops, through Web Browsers or Networks. They can even e-mail the files to people who do not have direct access to the database.

Secure and Productive

Organisations can secure their information in an Alchemy database, allowing users access to all the data (subject to privileges, of course); they can back-up their data easily and integrate all types of files into a common structure. Organisations will save money; they will reduce the many hours of frustration when information cannot be found, and will manage all their information better with Alchemy.

Office productivity goes up, employee and customer satisfaction increases, costs are contained; you are more efficient!

Where Alchemy is used .

Alchemy is versatile, scalable and easily customised, which makes it suitable for many types of applications. It is installed in over 5000 organisations worldwide, ranging across financial institutions, service industries, manufacturing companies, government departments, hospitals, utilities, etc., etc. Alchemy is used to manage all types of information - accounts documentation, HR files, general administration,logistics files, computer output, project files, etc., etc.

Any size of problem resolved .

Numbers of records managed by Alchemy databases are often in the millions, yet it is also effectively utilised in small- to medium-sized applications.

Future-proof

Alchemy is versatile and easily adapted to suit changing requirements over many years. By storing files in their native format and by not using "wrappers" or encryption, the files are easily exported for use in, or with other, applications. Alchemy can easily be used as a support (document-serving) to other applications or as a distribution tool from other applications.

All new software releases are backward-compatible, ensuring your data you create today within Alchemy is safe for many years.

Working with other applications

Alchemy is often used as an output from larger information management systems, to make sharing and distribution easier for users outside the main environment.

Alchemy can be integrated with mainstream business applications for the retrieval of files.

Alchemy provides development tools for advanced tailoring and integration by user organisations.