IntelliChief Introduces Paperless Process Management (PPM) to the iSeries Community

ORLANDO, FL (September 21, 2005) -- Quadrant Software, the leading developer of Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for the iSeries 400 enterprise, announces a new approach to Paperless Process Management (PPM) with the release of its new software suite, IntelliChief. This represents the first affordable solution for intelligently creating, managing, routing, archiving, retrieving, and delivering inbound/outbound business documents for the iSeries 400 and Windows enterprise. The formal announcement took place in Orlando, FL, at Fall COMMON 2005, the user community conference for iSeries 400 professionals.

The release of this new IntelliChief product suite, comes at a time when regulatory compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, etc.) remains critical, mandatory, time consuming, and expensive. IntelliChief will provide businesses with an affordable strategy for easing compliance issues while streamlining workflow and saving significant time and money.

IntelliChief fills the gap left by vendors with incomplete and outdated solutions that fall short on their document lifecycle management promises. With a solid and scaleable architecture, Quadrant Software's new suite of products is engineered for medium to large companies to eliminate paper within their organizations and replace it with secure, reliable electronic documents managed throughout their life cycle.

IntelliChief consists of the following PPM modules: ScanChief, WorkflowChief, StorageChief, ViewChief and PortalChief. IntelliChief also integrates seamlessly with Quadrant Software's award-winning EDD solutions including Formatter, Formtastic, FastFax, and E-Mail Gateways.

IntelliChief is the first affordable PPM solution that delivers on the promise of a truly paperless office environment. It will be available for general public delivery on Wednesday, November 9, 2005.

IntelliChief: The Big Picture

System Architecture
IntelliChief delivers PPM based on a six-component architecture that integrates directly into a customer's existing IT hardware and software environment. This allows IntelliChief to deliver a completely paperless office while the end user continues to work primarily within familiar business application and email client screens.

• Capture
  Convert documents into an electronic format from fax machines (FastFax); from email messages (Email Gateway); and from paper by scanning (ScanChief).
  ScanChief Technology: scanning with thumbnail view; fully integrated with virtual rescanning (VRS) from Kofax; manual and automatic indexing, bar code and zoning auto scanning; use of document processing profiles for scan setting management and document lifecycle management; integration into FastFax and major email servers; and drag-and-drop manipulation of images.
  
  
• Create
  Rapid production of electronic documents from mission-critical applications utilizing Formatter and Formtastic.
  
  Formtastic and Formatter Technology: Fully integrated with IntelliChief technology; easy document design; versioning and library functions; page reduction for reducing document page counts; sophisticated conditioning with re-programming application; routing, output reformatting, signature capture module for placing electronic signatures on documents at source; and many others.
  
  
• Distribute
  The delivery of documents to fax machines, email inboxes, secure web portals, or to laser printers.
  
  FastFax / E-Mail Gateways Technology:  Fully integrated with IntelliChief technology; customize delivery formats and routing options without end user intervention; PDF support; least cost routing; security against unauthorized access; and elimination of pre-printed forms.
  
  PortalChief Technology: Post any electronic document on the web; security features prevents unauthorized access to web documents; automatic distribution to the web from within business applications (manual and batch); auto alerts of new content available for review.
  
  
• Retrieve
  Lets authorized users and recipients find, access, and review electronic documents residing in IntelliChief document storage archive.
  
  ViewChief and PortalChief Technology:  Browser based or thick client versions; intranet or extranet access; thumbnail view; searches by virtual folders, document type or index values; advanced searches available for saving; authentication and encryption against unauthorized access; and customizable views.
  
  
• Workflow
  Controls the movement and processing of electronic documents within an organization and acts as a traffic cop for documents, content, and processes.
  
  WorkflowChief Technology: Graphic designer for easy setup; browser based viewing; email alerts, and notifications; tracking and full audit trail; deadlines and supervisory review; temporary rerouting; and supervisory inboxes.
  
  

• Archive
  The central, secure repository where electronic documents are stored.
  
  StorageChief Technology: Document retention policies; group purge; no limit on index values; and virtual links for documents to appear in multiple folders; and encryption for security.

For more information about IntelliChief or PPM, visit www.IntelliChief.com or call 508-828-6222.

About Quadrant Software
Quadrant Software, an IBM Business Partner, provides a suite of Paperless Process Management (PPM) solutions for the iSeries 400 and Windows enterprises. With our document lifecycle management solutions, companies electronically create and manage and archive mission critical documents that are then delivered via print, fax or the email to reduce expenses, increase productivity and improve communication. Quadrant Software’s award winning solutions are installed around the globe at some of the world’s largest companies in a variety of vertical markets. For more information on Quadrant Software and its document lifecycle management solutions visit us online, www.quadrantsoftware.com or call 800-258-3399/508-828-6222 in the US, +44 (0) 870 900 0621 in Europe.