DocuWare Holds Annual Partner Event in Conjunction with ITEX 2008
Newburgh, NY – March 3, 2008 – DocuWare Corporation, a leader in the Integrated Document Management industry, held their annual Partner meeting, DocuWorld, on February 19 2008 at the Hilton, Las Vegas – during the same week as ITEX 2008. The ITEX 2008 show took place February 20 - 22, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The events were planned simultaneously to promote vendor relationships.
DocuWorld 2008 – Beyond Boundaries
The Las Vegas Hilton was chosen for DocuWorld, the annual Authorized DocuWare Partner meeting. DocuWare resellers from North, Central and South America were in attendance. Agenda items included speakers John Mancini, President of the AIIM Association, presenting “Why Does This Seem to be so Hard?” and Darrell Amy, President of Dealer Marketing Systems, speaking about maximizing profits in solutions transactions, as well as Kevin Diday of Kodak. Other speakers included Authorized DocuWare Partners, Neil O’Mahoney, Document Imaging Manager at Toshiba Business Solutions – TX/NM, located in San Antonio, TX, and Giles Scott, President of Scott Technology Group, located in Rohnert Park, CA.
DocuWare Partners had access to alliance vendors ABBYY, AnyDoc, Business Technology Association (BTA), Böwe Bell & Howell, Canon, Datacap, Dealer Marketing Systems, eCopy, Fujitsu, InfoTrends, Integrated Data Services, J & H Office Equipment, Kodak, Kofax, Panasonic and PrintFleet.
Prior to the DocuWorld event, the DocuWare Diamond Club Advisory Board (which is comprised of the top 10% of DocuWare’s resellers from each of the Americas) took place on Monday, February 18, also at the Hilton. A celebratory dinner followed at Trader Vic’s.
Directly following the event, Partners were able to recertify their DocuWare authorized reseller status by participating in two days of training.
ITEX 2008
Thomas Schneck, President of DocuWare AG (the parent company of DocuWare Corporation), was featured in the Document Management Power Hour Session during ITEX 2008, presenting his topic: “So, You’ve Selected a Document Management Solutions Partner. What’s Next?”
DocuWare exhibited during the show, demonstrating its latest version of document management software, version 5.1a. DocuWare’s booth was featured as a “Technology Hotspot,” as well as a stop on the “Technology Tour,” both of which were designed to drive groups of event attendees to vendors’ booths. They are part of an elite group of vendors whose technology/internet-based products gave attendees the resources to increase profits, continue to grow core business and branch out vertically into new markets.
In addition to exhibiting, Greg Schloemer, President of DocuWare Corporation also hosted an Owner’s Meeting at ITEX. Business owners had the opportunity to learn how DocuWare can help them transition from selling hardware to selling solutions by hearing about DocuWare’s go-to-market strategy, proven business model and structured tools.
“Our DocuWorld event enables Authorized DocuWare Partners to learn first-hand what is new with DocuWare as a company, allowing them to remain aware of the direction that DocuWare is heading,” Schloemer said. “Our Partners were able to network with peers and explore additional DocuWare possibilities with our alliance sponsors as well. Having the event in conjunction with ITEX was a very good experience – the DocuWorld event exceeded our expectations with record attendance and sponsors.”
DocuWare - The Company
Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 6,000 installations with tens of thousands of users in over 50 countries. DocuWare offers a scalable solution that can expand enterprise-wide. Over 400 Authorized DocuWare Partners make up a worldwide independent reseller network, employing over 1000 DocuWare experts who bring DocuWare close to its customers.
DocuWare AG is based in Germering near Munich, Germany. The company’s US subsidiary, DocuWare Corporation, is located in Newburgh, New York and is responsible for all activities in North, Central and South America. DocuWare Ltd., its subsidiary in London, handles all activities for Great Britain and Ireland. DocuWare España located in Barcelona is responsible for the market in Spain.
DocuWare - Software for Integrated Document Management
DocuWare is an integrated document management solution that can automate business processes by managing any type of document, regardless of format or source, in a central document pool – for example paper records, letters, faxes, drawings, PC and other electronic files including e-mail. DocuWare supports all forms of electronic signatures. Integrated records management ensures that all access is secure, controlled, and logged. Using the Internet, the central document pool is available around the clock to any authorized user, no matter where they are located in the world. A wide range of customizable DocuWare add-on modules equip DocuWare for, among other things, automatic indexing, COLD applications and enhanced workflow features. Other software applications are easily integrated with a set of standard tools. Numerous interfaces exist for ERP systems (including a certified SAP interface) and Groupware (like Exchange, Groupwise or Lotus Notes/Domino). DocuWare incorporates all components needed for powerful Enterprise Content Management. Processes in every company can be automated and improved with DocuWare. DocuWare solutions are known for their easy installation, administration and operation, as well as an exceptionally low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). DocuWare software is available in 13 languages. Enhanced with workflow functionalities, Web Content Management, and universal integration functions, DocuWare provides powerful Enterprise Content Management (ECM) functionality for enabling expansion throughout an organization.
For more information please contact:
DocuWare Corporation
Mary Williams, Marketing Communications Manager
356 Meadow Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: 845-563-9045 ext. 224, Toll Free: 888-565-5907
Fax: 845-563-9046
eMail: mary.williams@docuware.com
