ActFax

ActFax is a fax server software solution designed for company-wide integration of network fax solutions. According to the vendor, ActFax eliminates the need for traditional fax machines and paper-based faxing, offering both analog and digital fax line support to integrate with existing fax infrastructure. It caters to various industries, including healthcare, legal, finance, manufacturing, and education, providing efficient and secure fax communication.

Key Features

Fax Server Solution: ActFax is a fax server solution that aims to replace traditional fax machines and paper-based faxing. According to the vendor, it supports both analog and digital fax lines, allowing businesses to integrate their existing fax infrastructure.

Centralized Management: ActFax provides centralized management of fax communication, allowing administrators to easily configure and monitor fax settings. The vendor claims that it offers a user-friendly web-based administration interface for convenient management of users, fax lines, and other settings.

Secure Faxing: ActFax offers encryption options for transmitted faxes to ensure security. According to the vendor, it supports encryption protocols such as SSL/TLS for secure transmission of fax data. ActFax also claims to provide secure fax archiving and auditing capabilities to meet compliance requirements.

Integration with Email: ActFax integrates with email systems, enabling users to send and receive faxes directly from their email client. The vendor states that it supports popular email protocols such as SMTP and POP3, enabling easy integration with existing email infrastructure.

Automated Faxing: ActFax allows for automated faxing by enabling faxes to be sent directly from any application using Data Fields. According to the vendor, users can define specific fields within their documents that ActFax will automatically populate with recipient information, eliminating the need for manual faxing and improving productivity.

Flexible Routing and Forwarding: ActFax provides flexible routing and forwarding options for incoming faxes, allowing businesses to customize their fax workflows. The vendor claims that faxes can be automatically routed to specific users or groups based on predefined rules and criteria. Administrators can configure forwarding options to send faxes to multiple recipients or email addresses.

Multiple Fax Lines: ActFax supports multiple fax lines, allowing businesses to handle a high volume of fax traffic simultaneously. The vendor states that it can be configured to use fax boards or modems from various manufacturers, providing scalability and flexibility for growing businesses.

User Permissions and Access Control: ActFax offers user permissions and access control to ensure secure and controlled access to fax resources. According to the vendor, administrators can define user roles and permissions, granting or restricting access to specific features and functionalities to enhance security, privacy, and compliance with data protection regulations.

Fax Archiving and Search: ActFax provides comprehensive fax archiving capabilities, allowing businesses to easily store and search for fax documents. The vendor claims that faxes can be automatically archived based on predefined criteria such as date, sender, recipient, or keywords. The search functionality enables users to quickly locate and retrieve specific faxes.

Fax Broadcasting: ActFax supports fax broadcasting, enabling businesses to send faxes to multiple recipients simultaneously. According to the vendor, it offers options for manual or scheduled fax broadcasting, allowing businesses to efficiently reach a large audience. This feature can be useful for sending mass announcements, promotions, or newsletters via fax.