ETCETERA ECM

ETCETERA ECM, developed by ScerIS, Inc., is an online browser-based document and file management solution designed to streamline document organization and accessibility. This versatile product is tailored for businesses and government entities of all sizes. According to the vendor, professionals and industries such as Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Banking, Communications, Distribution, and Financial Services can benefit from the features and functionalities offered by ETCETERA ECM.

Key Features

High Speed Browser Based Scanning: According to the vendor, users can perform scanning directly in the browser at full speed, with the ability to select scanners and manipulate images.

Automation: ETCETERA ECM offers automated methods for importing and processing indexed documents and print files from external sources. The vendor states that users can configure EPM AutoRUN to automatically process various file types.

Database Management: According to the vendor, this mature product provides highly customizable database management capabilities. Users can organize and manage documents and files of all types in client-defined document classes. Indexing automation is supported with features like bar code recognition and data backfills.

SVG Viewer (more than 100 file types): The vendor claims that with the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) viewer, users can store and access a wide range of documents and files in over 100 supported file types. The viewer renders file formats as SVG and images as PNG, ensuring high-quality viewing on both desktop and mobile devices.

Tabbed Presentation Viewing: ETCETERA ECM offers a tabbed presentation feature that allows users to view documents and files in a tabbed interface. According to the vendor, each document is associated with its corresponding tab, simplifying navigation and organization. Color-coded tabs enhance visual clarity.

Extend Access to Vendors, Customers or Constituency: The vendor states that users can easily extend access to vendors, customers, or other constituents, configuring access privileges for folders, documents, notes, and folder collections. Security can be applied based on index values, ensuring only authorized users can access specific content.

Release of Information: According to the vendor, ETCETERA ECM supports the documentation of the Release of Information (ROI) process. Users can configure ROI by folder, including preconfigured reasons and required information. Necessary information can be completed prior to printing, faxing, or downloading documents.

Restricting Access: Security can be applied to folders, documents, notes, and folder collections, ensuring unauthorized users cannot access restricted content. The vendor claims that automated security based on index values is supported, providing an additional layer of protection.

Accessing Audit Reports: According to the vendor, ETCETERA ECM offers numerous preconfigured audit reports, including queries, document views, search results, and more. Custom reports can be easily deployed using Microsoft Analysis Services and Reporting Services or other report writers, providing valuable insights into system usage and document activities.

Setting Up User Permissions: User security and permissions are managed in Authorization Services (AUTH), which integrates with Active Directories for Single Sign-On. According to the vendor, AUTH provides a granular authorization security schema, allowing user-specific privileges and access levels based on Windows authentication and other factors.