Phrontex

Phrontex is a web application developed by Phrontex Pty Limited that aims to enhance corporate knowledge and governance management. It replaces traditional documentation with a database of knowledge items presented as a website. According to the vendor, Phrontex is designed to improve governance and documentation practices for organizations of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. The product is targeted towards corporate governance practitioners, compliance officers, risk managers, quality managers, and environmental managers in various industries.

Key Features

Better Governance: According to the vendor, Phrontex helps organizations manage regulatory, ISO, and accreditation requirements in one integrated system, with the goal of ensuring compliance and instilling confidence in governance.

Better Documentation: Phrontex replaces traditional documentation with a database of knowledge items presented as a website. The vendor claims that this simplifies and streamlines the documentation process and ensures that documentation is easy to use, maintain, and audit. The product also strictly controls the entire documentation process.

Cloud Application: Phrontex is a cloud-based application accessible via the web, allowing users to access and manage corporate knowledge from anywhere with an internet connection, according to the vendor. This cloud-based approach provides flexibility and convenience for users.

Knowledge Map: The vendor states that Phrontex assists in creating a knowledge map that defines the core elements of the governance system. Each element is a concise statement with explicit accountability and a precise objective, making governance more efficient and manageable.

Governance Objectives: Phrontex allows organizations to articulate their governance objectives and define what it means to be "well-governed," according to the vendor. This ensures that activities align with policies and requirements, promoting effective governance practices.

Register of Compliance Requirements: According to the vendor, Phrontex helps organizations create a comprehensive register of compliance requirements, including regulatory mandates, commercial imperatives, standards, and community expectations. This ensures awareness of and compliance with all relevant obligations.

Policies under Control: Phrontex assists organizations in getting their policies under control by establishing rules for policy issuance and providing a centralized repository for all policies. The vendor claims that this ensures clarity, accessibility, and accurate tracking of successive policy versions.

Activity Charts: The vendor states that Phrontex allows organizations to create activity charts that define their organizational processes. These charts identify objectives, inputs, outputs, and accountability for each activity, enabling well-defined and well-governed activities.

Required Knowledge: According to the vendor, Phrontex helps define and manage the required knowledge for employees by providing reference information and essential knowledge for safe and effective work. This ensures that employees have the necessary awareness and understanding.

Multiple Views: Phrontex provides multiple views of content based on user needs, allowing different menus to be created for different types of users or offices, according to the vendor. This enables users to access the content most relevant to their roles and responsibilities.