Software Solutions

FortisBlue™

Find information you need fast
Automate business processes
Work from anywhere, any time

FortisBlue is a browser-based content management software solution that captures, archives, searches, annotates, retrieves and safeguards paper and electronic documents and data. It is accessible from the Internet or an intranet making it an affordable solution, of particular value for first-time users of content management.

FortisBlue is installed once on an on-premise Web server. Because you don't install the software on each workstation, organizations save substantial IT resources without sacrificing usability or processing power. View Demo

A Rich Internet Application (RIA), FortisBlue has the characteristics of a traditional desktop client/server application, while leveraging the widespread availability of the Internet. Because FortisBlue looks and feels like a typical desktop application, users are able to get up and running with a short learning curve. For enhanced portability, take FortisBlue along on your iPad®, Android-based tablet or BlackBerry® Playbook. View Demo

Advanced features in an entry-level solution
FortisBlue incorporates flexible capture, built-in workflow, electronic business forms and integration with multifunction devices into an entry-level solution for up to 25 users. The built-in electronic business forms module can be used to create and deploy surveys, job applications, student registration – and many other commonly used forms.

FortisBlue manages every aspect of the document life cycle. Document versioning tracks changes and who made them. And a check-in/check out feature locks documents for editing. FortisBlue workflow enforces retention schedules by automating document deletion. These capabilities support records management and compliance initiatives that affect all organizations.

A comprehensive, content management solution, FortisBlue provides the tools you need to make your work life easier. And it's well suited for use across all industries – from state/local government, manufacturing and legal to healthcare, education and finance.

Features / Benefits [ SHOW | HIDE ]

• Feature	Benefit
  Browser-based Solution	FortisBlue is installed once on a server, and viewed via the Web, there's no time spent installing software on every workstation in your organization – and an administrator can work from any computer. Network security concerns are also minimized because users don't access the network – the system does.
  Flexible Capture	Scan capability included in FortisBlue's core offering reduces cost of ownership and works with any TWAIN or ISIS scanner. Users can access and apply Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Bar Code Recognition (BCR) templates created in FortisBlue.
  Built-in Workflow	Automates business processes, such as approvals, and helps organizations meet compliance requirements. The simple interface makes it easy to review each step, and then test the process you've built. FortisBlue enforces retention schedules by automating document deletion.
  Batch Import	Import multiple files into FortisBlue from a network folder providing integration with any multifunction device (MFD) to enable batch scanning. For added efficiency, users can import these documents on-the-fly or schedule batch import tasks to run daily, weekly or monthly. In additionusers can drag-and-drop files directly into the FortisBlue browser window from their desktops. Users can also import documents using a delimited data (CSV) file containing the index field data and file system path for the files to be imported.
  Point and Shoot Indexing	Keyless data entry with an easy-to-use point and click interface for guided zonal Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Select text on the document, click and automatically populate the FortisBlue index field.
  Full Text and Metadata Search	Provides flexibility to enable users to quickly find the information they need. Full Text search highlights the search term in the results. The full text engine supports wildcards, synonym searches, and fuzzy and Boolean logic. FortisBlue also perform searches based on index data and enables users to limit searches by folders and subfolders.
  Simple and Advanced Queries	FortisBlue supports two query levels – A Simple Query, using the Find feature, allows users to obtain information or retrieve a document on-the-fly. Advanced Queries can be saved and accessed over and over and edited as necessary. Advanced Queries can be built to either search on a constant value or prompt the user for the search value.
  Administrative Client	Administrators can create document types, security policies, give feature access and define audit functions. Intuitively create new databases or delete existing databases and create additional inboxes. With FortisBlue, administrators build a library of reusable objects including document types, type fields, format masks and pick lists. Employing reusable objects saves time and promotes standardization. Administrators can easily create related field groups for better database control. Administrators can also toggle back and forth between the user interface and the administrators interface and have both clients open.
  Audit Capacity	Track both user activity on documents and administrative activity on database objects. Administrators can determine who printed or modified a document as well as who moved or deleted it. The auditing system records configuration changes allowing for complete visibility into the management of the application.
  Advanced Security	FortisBlue’s security works with existing Windows® users and groups. Any changes to, or addition of, network users is detected by the FortisBlue system. Administrators can apply security policies to each document type and configure security policies as necessary for each database that is maintained. Feature access also can be locked down or extended, using roles, depending on customer requirements. FortisBlue provides the ability to institute a complex security scheme, with security for Folders, Queries and documents. This allows users to protect private information from unauthorized viewers. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) capability provides an end-to-end secure and authenticated connection between the client and the server.
  Service Oriented Architecture	FortisBlue is based on Windows® Communication Foundation Web Services and naturally lends itself to communicating over the Internet or intranet networks. FortisBlue offers a true Service Oriented Architecture, an open system that enables easy integration from simple, single Web Service requests to complex business process automation and backend systems integrations. A zero-footprint application, FortisBlue delivers ongoing value by providing powerful processing capabilities via a browser regardless of platform or location. End users can view and manipulate documents in real-time using AJAX technology to make dynamic requests to the document repository. Software updates can be made quickly without disrupting end users.

Supported Environments and Platforms [ SHOW | HIDE ]

• Client Browsers
  – Internet Explorer 8 and 9
  – Firefox 3.6 and 4
  

  Server Operating System
  – Windows Server 2003 SP2
  – Windows Server 2008 SP2
  – Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
  

  Web Servers
  – Internet Information Server (IIS) 6.0
  – Internet Information Server (IIS) 7.0
  

  Database Servers
  – SQL Server 2005 Express
  – SQL Server 2005 Standard
  – SQL Server 2008 Express
  – SQL Server 2008 Standard
  

  Virtual Servers
  – FortisBlue supports virtual servers
  

Minimum System Requirements [ SHOW | HIDE ]

• Workstations
  Memory: 1GB
  

  Scan Workstations
  CPU: 1.8 GHZ Pentium 4 processor
  Memory: 1GB
  Hard Disk: Up to 500 MB of available space may be required
  
  Supported Scan Client Operating Systems:
  - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate(32 bit and 64 bit)
  - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (32 bit)
  

  Web Server
  CPU: 2.5 GHZ dual core+ processor
  Memory: 4GB+
  HDD: 200GB+