2. A Simple, Elegant Approach
to Information Management
Twenty years ago, the agile approach to information management hinged on
document imaging—the ability to convert paper documents into digital images,
saving storage space and retrieval time.
Laserfiche Avante is a cutting-edge solution
that combines comprehensive content management functionality with
business process management (BPM) tools to both manage and process
Ten years ago, agile organizations made the leap to document management—
information—turning it into an asset that enables efficiency and smart
technology that manages imaged and electronic documents throughout their
decision making organization-wide.
life cycles, including capture, filing, access control (security) and archiving.
Today, successful organizations need more than document management;
they need to optimize the decision-making process by getting the right
content—whether structured or unstructured, paper or electronic, audio
or video, photograph or e-mail—into the right hands at the right time.
DOCUMENT IMAGING
Converts paper documents into an electronic or
15 digital format.
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Manages documents (physical or digital) throughout
25 their life cycles.
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Applies workflow technology to content-related
45 processes in order to standardize and optimize them.
LASERFICHE AVANTE
Manages all organizational content throughout its
65 life cycle, including acquisition, filing, access control,
routing (using BPM) and archiving.

3. The Laserfiche Avante Advantage
Pull the information you need from:
`` Paper and electronic documents
`` Faxes Functionality, Meet Flexibility
`` Forms
`` E-mails
`` Third-party databases and applications
Every organization has its own unique Laserfiche Avante empowers your organization
needs. Some are looking for a secure to operate more efficiently, effectively and
content repository, some need to access profitably by:
Store and archive organizational content for long-term
information through primary business
retention with:
applications such as GIS or CRM, and `` Managing all organizational content—both
`` DoD 5015.2-certified records management some want to enable repeatable processes structured and unstructured—throughout
`` Archiving and distribution tools such as case management, contract its life cycle.
management, AP processing and more.
`` Ensuring that information is an asset that
Laserfiche Avante is an agile ECM system is consistent, reliable, useful and available.
that can be quickly and easily configured to
Underpin your information governance strategy with `` Facilitating compliance with failsafe security
meet any organization’s needs. In addition
comprehensive security features such as: and auditing features.
to industry-leading content management
`` Role-based authorization to help you store, retrieve and secure your `` Integrating seamlessly with the applications
`` Access control information, Laserfiche Avante includes employees use every day.
`` Privilege delegation sophisticated workflow tools to automate
`` Security watermarks content-centric business processes `` Streamlining operations by automating
`` DoD 5022.22-compatible deletion protocols manual, repetitive processes.
while enabling increased visibility into
`` Audit Trails
performance.
Instantly search and retrieve information in your office,
on your mobile device or over the Internet using:
`` Indexing
`` Property/metadata search
`` Full text search
`` Advanced search
`` Search toolbar
Automate resource-intensive processes by configuring
workflows that perform specified actions at appropriate times:
`` Route a document to a specific user
`` Populate a field
`` Add a tag
`` Send an e-mail
`` Exchange information with other business-critical applications

4. Workflow = Efficiency
With powerful business process management tools, `` Increase productivity by automating Easy to Design, Configure and Extend
Laserfiche Avante integrates both structured and manual, repetitive processes.
unstructured content into the flow of your business More than just simple workflow automation, Laserfiche Workflow
processes, so you enhance productivity, improve `` Model, execute and manage business builds on the capabilities of Microsoft .NET to seamlessly integrate
efficiency and minimize overhead. processes without writing code. with your existing systems, business rules and data.
Laserfiche Avante’s workflow engine also gives you `` Trigger workflows based on actions taken
a platform to map, model and manage your business in third-party applications like CRM, GIS,
processes in order to obtain a better understanding ERP and more.
Workflow Designer
of how to achieve your overall goals. Your business
processes become more efficient, and you use your
resources more effectively.
Built-in activities help you A graphical Workflow Laserfiche Workflow
build workflows quickly, Designer enables you builds on the capabilities
while extensible rules and to create workflows by of Windows Workflow
a built-in script editor flowcharting your business Foundation (WF) so
support custom C# and processes with an intuitive you can extend its
VB.NET scripting. interface for testing, functionality to all
modifying and supporting your line-of-business
workflow activities. applications.

5. Laserfiche Avante at Work
Organizations across a wealth of industries use Laserfiche Avante
to drive efficiency, cut costs and streamline repeatable processes.
The following are just a few examples of how Laserfiche Avante
can transform the way your organization operates.
Government Financial Services
We are so busy with such a small staff If a firm has a process that involves
Laserfiche Avante moves government agencies multiple touches, multiple points Laserfiche Avante improves productivity at
beyond finding and filing. With its powerful
that we’re looking for ways to do more
financial services firms, enabling employees to
with less. Laserfiche does that for us. of entry and time sensitivity, then
workflow engine and ability to integrate with spend less time shuffling paper and more time
a wide variety of enterprise applications, With Laserfiche Avante, we’re set to Laserfiche Avante’s workflow
on the profitable, client-facing activities that
Laserfiche Avante can be used to execute experience full ROI within 2 ½ years. capability is a viable solution to deliver results.
repeatable processes in a consistent manner streamline the process and gain
across the organization, optimizing resource better control. Using Laserfiche, `` Quickly bring new clients onboard by
efficiency, cost and service delivery. Christine Curtis
we’ve saved more than 72 hours of automating the new account opening process.
Assistant Town Manager / City of Brownsburg, IN
labor annually just by automating a
`` Accelerate finance processes, shortening `` Automate security and correspondence logs.
single business process.
collection times and reducing banking fees.
`` Route client documents through the approval
`` Eliminate bottlenecks when reviewing, process with e-mail notifications to ensure
Joseph Salpietro timely action.
approving and issuing permits, improving
President and CEO / Xpyria Investment Advisors
customer service.
`` Simplify contract creation using a master
template and clause library.

6. Laserfiche Avante at Work
Healthcare Commercial
We use Laserfiche Avante to In the past, employees would
Quickly connecting staff with critical As businesses grow and change, so does the
information is the key to cost-effectively
provide the management team with physically walk hard copy folders amount of information they need to process
delivering top-quality medical care. Leading a comprehensive overview of the between departments on the plant and manage. Successful businesses count on
healthcare organizations of all sizes are turning company’s workflow, including where floor. It was hard to figure out which Laserfiche Avante to satisfy the needs of staff,
to Laserfiche Avante to dramatically improve documents are, who is working on each departments had seen what, and administrators and IT professionals alike.
their business productivity and responsiveness. document and the length of time it takes where exactly each order was in the
to process each document. As a result, `` Accelerate time-to-market by providing
`` Accelerate payment cycles by scanning manufacturing process. Thanks to
users with efficient tools to replace manual
productivity has increased by 20%. Laserfiche Workflow, information never
charts and other documents at the point tracking processes.
of service, and automatically route them gets lost and it’s easy to track exactly
through verification, coding and billing what’s going on at any given time. `` Enable multiple departments to authorize
Ron Anderson
workflows. changes the moment revisions need to occur,
Director of Business Development / CHMB
eliminating bottlenecks.
`` Improve patient service by automatically Michael Eklund
sending test results and important updates Information Systems Coordinator / RMS Company `` Trigger workflow activities from third-party
to physicians as soon as the information is applications.
received.
`` Speed the healthcare provider credentialing
process by routing application packets
through the review and approval process.

7. An Essential Component
of Your Connected Framework
Laserfiche Avante Architecture
What sets Laserfiche apart from other ECM solutions is
By providing central control alongside local flexibility, Laserfiche Avante enables the organization to establish
its ease of administration and use, which is why we chose overarching standards and security policies while at the same time giving individual departments the ability
to store information and configure business processes according to their specialized needs.
it when we standardized our entire county. Laserfiche is
the best choice for IT professionals, because it offers more
functionality, lower overhead costs and an excellent ROI.
SMARTER
Publication Enterprise ROI for
OUTCOMES and Distribution Risk Management Repeatable Processes
Darlene Hale, IT Director, LaPorte County, IN
Enterprise
Personalized Interfaces Value Creation
Information Portal
VALUABLE
CAPABILITIES Transparent Records Management Business Process Management
Laserfiche Avante readily fits into your existing networked environment, without requiring custom
programming or extensive hardware and software updates. Developed to support close integration with Enterprise Classification Document Capture and ETL Auditing
industry-standard platforms, Laserfiche Avante is compatible with Windows XP, 2003, 2008, Vista™ and 7,
Enterprise Search and Retrieval Information Life Cycle Management
and supports Microsoft SQL Express®, Microsoft SQL Server® and Oracle database management systems.
AGILE
`` Administer your system using Microsoft `` Integrate your primary applications into FRAMEWORK By serving as the By acting as integrative By serving as an enabler of
universal repository for middleware that links into shared services, Laserfiche
Management Console snap-ins. Laserfiche workflows using the Windows
all organizational content legacy systems and Avante eliminates data
Workflow Foundation and .NET. (including paper, forms, line-of-business applications silos and automates
`` Use of WebDAV technology offers broad
audio/video files, e-mail, such as GIS, CRM, ERP and cross-functional activities,
interoperability and integration options, as `` Drag and drop e-mail from Microsoft etc.), Laserfiche Avante more, Laserfiche Avante accelerating collaboration
well as support for Microsoft’s Web Folders. Outlook® into Laserfiche, preserving provides a single point of allows users to access and data processing.
e-mail metadata. control for complete life information in the manner
`` Assign access rights and permissions directly cycle management. and environment in which
to Active Directory groups, and maintain they are most comfortable.
security through Windows Authentication.

8. Laserfiche Avante System Diagram
Out-of-the-Box Functionality Expand Beyond the Basics
Laserfiche Avante’s licensing is based on the Laserfiche Avante’s pricing structure makes it
number of people who will be using the system— simple and affordable to add new features and
which makes it possible to calculate the cost of most functionality to your Laserfiche system as your
systems by doing little more than counting employees. needs change.
Named user licenses include everything you need to
get started—for $500 per license. Laserfiche Records Management Edition™,
a DoD 5015.2-certified solution, fully
integrates records management with your
Centralize management of multiple types Laserfiche Avante system.
of information, including digitized paper
documents, electronic documents, e-mail and Laserfiche Audit Trail™ tracks actions users
digital audio and video files. Servers are sold take within the Laserfiche system, so you
individually and support industry-standard ensure information security and simplify
Microsoft® and Oracle® database platforms. regulatory compliance.
Give users intuitive, instant access to Laserfiche Quick Fields™ provides high-
information. Users each have their own volume document capture and processing
connection through the Laserfiche Client, tools, including data extraction modules,
so they are always able to access their capture tools, image enhancements and
information. forms processing tools.
Promote constant productivity with Workflow’s Laserfiche Agenda Manager™ simplifies
rules-based routing, e-mail notification and and automates agenda processes from item
activity monitoring. submission through publication of the final
document.
Add paper documents to your Laserfiche
Laserfiche Web Access™, a true thin
repository with an intuitive scanning interface.
client, reduces installation, support and
Create archival TIFF images of electronic maintenance requirements by providing
documents without repetitive printing and authorized users with access to your
scanning. documents over the Web.
Protect your information with comprehensive Laserfiche WebLink™ offers a read-only
security features. public Web portal with secure, one-touch
document publishing.
Laserfiche Plus™ archives documents on
CDs, DVDs, USB drives or external hard
drives in self-contained repositories that
include built-in viewers and search engines.

9. Protect the Value
of Your Laserfiche Investment
Technology represents one of the LSAP helps you take the guesswork out of budgeting
most significant investments you by bundling everything you need to maintain your
Laserfiche system into a simple annual payment.
make in your organization’s success. It ensures that you have every resource you need Downloadable scripts and custom
That’s why Laserfiche is committed to meet technical challenges and expand your applications in the Code Library help
Laserfiche infrastructure, including: your IT staff easily extend Laserfiche
to constantly improving its product functionality.
suites to help you meet new business ` Rapid-response technical support. Your
challenges. The Laserfiche Software Laserfiche reseller will promptly troubleshoot
Assurance Plan (LSAP) provides your and resolve any issues that arise—before they
impact operations or affect staff productivity.
organization with these enhancements
as soon as they’re released, along with ` Online support resources. Your staff receives
access to the Laserfiche Support Site, where
the technical support and detailed
they’ll find the detailed technical information
technical material that preserves and that helps them optimize system performance
extends the value of your Laserfiche and maximize uptime, as well as integrate Forums provide an interactive
your document repository with your location to discuss product features
investment.
organization’s other line-of-business and functionality with Laserfiche
applications. Developers and other members of
the Laserfiche community.
` The latest hotfixes, updates and patches.
These critical items ensure that your
Laserfiche system continues to operate at
peak efficiency.
` New releases. You’ll make sure your system
stays current, as new releases of your licensed
products are included at no additional charge.
` An easy path to growth. We’re committed to
continuously improving and expanding the Video tutorials provide hands-on
Laserfiche product suite. And as we do, you can instruction in how to use Laserfiche
most effectively.
credit 100% of the purchase price of your
current Laserfiche software toward any new
product line purchases.

10. The Tools to Drive Your Organization Forward
With a sophisticated Code Library, world-class community, extensive training options
and more, Laserfiche provides customers with more than just software—it provides
a comprehensive framework for delivering value quickly, easily and without the need
to bring in expensive experts at every turn.
TRAINING SOLUTION EXCHANGE COMMUNITY
`` Annual conference `` Code Library `` Luminary blogs
`` Certified Professional `` Integration Marketplace `` Case studies
Program (CPP) `` Online forums `` User groups
`` Regional workshops `` Newsletters
`` Webinars
Laserfiche is more than software; it’s a community that’s dedicated to helping organizations run smarter.
Drive true organizational agility by leveraging everything Laserfiche has to offer.
Join the Laserfiche community
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