Browser Based — Enables connections from any workstation on the network (Internet capable). Users access all functions using a standard Web browser.
Capture — Scan paper documents using multifunction devices or directly in the Web browser with DirectScan™. Capture electronic files of any type via folder, upload, or drag-and-drop in browser.
Solution integrates with Microsoft Office.
Retrieval — Locates the document(s) requested in seconds, using an easy-to-use search engine. Browse through organized folder structures auto-generated in the system.
Management — Check-out, edit, append, replace, approve, reject, collaborate, and more, based on administrator-defined permissions. Receive instant internal or e-mail notifications based on any number of system events or scheduled lookups.
Workflow Automation — Simplify business processes using triggers and actions combined to create powerful workflow rules. Configure approval processes to move documents along any pre-defined or ad-hoc path based on system events or schedules.
Benefits
Elimination of the physical inbox and filing cabinet.
Paper-based and digital documents organized together in one location.
Multiple workstations can view the same document at once.
Faster retrieval times — No re-filing necessary.
Quick deployment — No client-workstation installations required.
Integration with Microsoft Office applications.
Major Applications
Accounts Payable: Generates purchase orders and other forms. Combines all document types related to a single vendor order using packets. Automatically notifies of complete or incomplete packets.
Human Resources: Stores employee applications, performance reviews, tax forms, and more. Can notify employer and employee when documents reach expiration.
Education: Manages student documents, such as applications, requests, and waivers. Store institutional documents separate from student documents.
Mortgage: Streamlines the mortgage-packet capture process. Notifies when the required components of the mortgage packet have been captured. Allows single-click distribution of any archived mortgage packet.
Using Content Central
Users connect to Content Central locally or remote using administrator-defined accounts or existing Active Directory accounts. Paper documents can be classified and captured using the Content Central Connector on the Ricoh MFP panel, scanned in batches to a monitored folder, e-mailed to the Content Central server, or scanned directly to the Web browser using a Ricoh desktop scanner
Each user's Approval Queue contains documents that have been automatically routed to them for approval or rejection. Deadlines and arrival notifications keep productivity at high levels
Distinct retention policies can be defined for every document type. Expired documents are removed from the system automatically
Actions performed on documents are maintained in a full revision history, including edits, approvals, and property updates. Older versions of a document can be viewed or downloaded at any time
Administrators define security permissions for users or groups at the document-type level
Configurable permissions include View, Edit, Add, Search, Delete, Meta Edit, and more
Users have access to contextual help documentation from any area in the product. 24-hour live-chat support can be accessed directly from the user interface
Workflow rules can be generated to address specific process needs, including e-mail notifications, document distribution, and document manipulation. Workflow triggers, based on system events or schedules, combine with workflow actions, such as Assign to Approval Process or Copy to Folder, to create powerful workflow rules.