What sets us apart?
There are a lot of options in the domain of document management and collaborative authoring. Perhaps the two best known applications are Microsoft Sharepoint and Google Docs. However, both applications have their downsides.
Microsoft Sharepoint is a very complex application with abundant features, which requires a lot of IT resources to set up and maintain, as well as investments in hardware, consultancy and training that comprise around 1/3 of the total investment cost. This makes it inappropriate for small enterprises, who also have to consider the 6 to 8 months timeline required to roll it out and adopt it, a process that can require 3 to 5 years for large companies. Furthermore, in a survey of 400 organisations, a majority indicated that they have been unsuccessful in their use/deployment of SharePoint and that the project did not meet its objectives. Lastly, regarding collaborative authoring, anyone can edit anywhere in the document, with no traceability, accountability, or responsibility.
Google Docs also has its limitations. Long documents and too many collaborators tend to make the editor far less responsive, and version history is limited. Furthermore, Google’s servers are subject to the Patriot Act, making it unsuitable for patent-related documentation or documents involving privacy or secrecy issues. It is perfect for informal documents, but it is a poor choice for desktop publishing or technical documentation.
These tools lack the capabilities to create relationships and trace dependencies. They don't allow multiple teams to collaborate in real time, and they are not designed to handle versioning and changes management. Consequently, these shortcomings often manifest as lost productivity, project delays, and disappointed customers. We believe our suite combines the benefits of both, without having these drawbacks, by providing a powerful tool that is easy to set up and use, and which allows controlled collaborative authoring and document management for even the most sensitive documents and data. For more details on our benefits, visit our solutions pages.