Technesis

Technesis is a leading provider of Document Output Management solutions that enable organizations to recover, manage, and control their printing, copying and scanning technologies.

Technesis Consolidator was created to capture usage data from a variety of sources for integration with the Technesis Document Output Management system. Consolidator enables you leverage the accuracy of existing logging solutions while benefiting from powerful tracking and management features found in the award-winning Technesis system. Technesis develop Consolidator to enable customers to establish links with any application or controller with logging capabilities. The data from the external sources is then brought into the Technesis Foundation, providing customers with a centralized reporting platform for every logging application in their office, WAN or Enterprise.

Importing data from other solutions is only as valuable as the ability to correctly allocate those transactions to appropriate project, case matter or cost center. The Technesis Rules Engine was developed to automate the process of "scrubbing data" when logs are imported from non-Technesis components. The 'Rules Engine' gives customers ultimate control of their data, allowing them to configure unlimited conditions and results, based on simple statements or advanced scripts, to transform the data to their specific requirements. 'Rules' eliminate the need for customer specific software solutions and clearly differentiates Technesis from any other tracking solution on the market today.

Technesis supports the following software applications and controllers:

• Océ Repro Desk
• Océ PowerLogic Controller
• Xerox Job Based Accounting Communication
• Bentley InterPlot
• Equroum PlotStation

Technesis gives you the ability to leverage the data in your existing accounting systems and seamlessly integrate that information into the Technesis Document Output Management system. This is crucial to the ease of use and the effectiveness of the Technesis system in your organization. To meet this need, Technesis offers SmartSync component. SmartSync will automatically populate and maintain the Technesis Foundation database with project names, code numbers, and employee names and ID numbers by linking directly to the most popular accounting systems. This ensures that your systems are in sync, allowing your accounting and IT departments to focus on more important tasks.

Technesis SmartSync supports the following accounting software systems:

• Deltek Advantage
• Deltek Sema4
• Deltek Vision
• Axium ProTrax
• BST Software
• Solomon IV (acquired by Microsoft)
• Dream by SquareSum (acquired by CODASciSys plc.)

Is your accounting software system not listed above? Chances are Technesis will support your system. Technesis SmartSync has the ability to work with any ODBC compliant accounting database system. So if it is based upon Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Access, Fox Pro, Informix, you name it, we can make Technesis SmartSync integrate with your accounting system!

echnesis has expanded on its print tracking architecture and brought it to the server level. This brings extended flexibility, and it demonstrates our commitment to deliver the most comprehensive yet easy to set up, easy to use solutions available. All document information is recorded to the Technesis foundation enabling adminstrators to track, manage and report all network printing activity.

3 Different Modes of Operation

SmartPrint allows you to set the tracking mode for each output device, and there are (3) different modes to choose from:

Control Requires user interaction or billing information before print jobs are released.

Quota After reaching a pre-determined number of prints, users are required to provide billing.

Silent Devices are tracked silently without the need for any user interaction.

This screen shot shows the SmartPrint User Interface, which allows administrators to view and edit all of the tracking options for each device on their network.

Mac Compatibility

Technesis introduces SmartPrint for Macintosh computers running OS 8.5 and higher, including OS X. For more information, please refer to Technesis PopUp under the Technesis Client Products.

Technesis NetDeploy LT
The simplest of Technesis implementations, LT is geared toward smaller organizations with no specific system requirements. The database is based on Jet (or Access) and can be easily installed on any existing, shared network location.

Technesis NetDeploy Pro
The Pro version is geared toward mid-sized to large organizations who need to manage their document output across their enterprise. The base system requires IIS along with MSDE or SQL Server and can support hundreds, even thousands of users in unlimited locations across the globe.

Technesis NetDeploy Hosted
The final implementation is geared toward FM providers who wish to host the Foundation for their customers. This not only simplifies the maintenance and implementation of the system, but it also allows the FM provider to run reports and administer the system remotely without having to visit the customer.

The Technesis Console provides a single point of control for the entire Technesis system, streamlining administration and passing data automatically between its database and other components for accurate, comprehensive document output management and cost recovery. Administrators can configure devices, projects, phases, bill types, rates, medias, and more.

Users can configure and administer the Technesis system by entering Company Profile, Jobs (names & numbers), Phases, Plot Types and Billing Rates, Media Types, Sheet Sizes, Devices, User security and more. The Console can be installed in any location on the network; no dedicated server is required! Console is password protected ensuring the highest level of security.

All Technesis components write to the same database.

Console Reports

Powered by Crystal Reports, Technesis Console also provides dynamic report generation. From simple adaptations to fully customized versions, a range of report options is available from Technesis. Automatically extract job information from ODBC compliant accounting systems via SmartSync, eliminating errors and unnecessary administration. Automatically generate several standard billing reports specific to Job Summary, Job Detail, Media Summary, User Summary and more.

Reports are easily customized to reflect your company name, address and even your company logo.

The optional Technesis PopUp is required on those workstations that require user input for the charge back of activity. The interface is fully customizable and easily installed across the network with login scripts or automated deployment applications

Technesis’ revolutionary approach to cost recovery expands to track off-the-glass copying and faxing. The introduction of Technesis CF Counter offers a new level of convenience by accurately tracking walk-up copying and faxing on networked or stand-alone devices. The solution, powered by the Technesis Cost Recovery system, enables centralized administration and reporting of all your document output expenses.

Ideal for user and project allocation, Technesis responds to today’s economic climate that demands overall accountability of technology resources. Technesis provides the necessary solutions to meet the business needs of today and the future, delivering a solution that is intuitive and easy to use.

Using true client/server architecture, standard TCP/IP communications, and Windows 2000 technology, every Technesis Copy Tracking terminal can send and receive transaction data over an existing network or enterprise. The 20+ GB hard-drive allows for full off-line capability; ensuring copier expenses are tracked and allocated, even if the network is down.

Choose Your Input Device: Technesis features two levels of copy control terminals.
	Touch Screen This terminal gives organizations the ultimate in control of their copiers. The 10.4” touch screen makes copy tracking intuitive and simple, even with the most complicated billing input requirements.
	Keypad This entry-level terminal is designed for those organizations where budget is their number one priority. The numeric keypad allows for simple input of user and account billing information.

Robust Rugged construction, clear display, and ergonomic design make Technesis Copy Tracking terminals ideal for corporate, educational or public use. Networked 10base-T Ethernet connection plugs easily into an existing network. Convenient Built in hub eliminates the need for additional network drops Off-Line Capable System will continue to track copies, even if the network is down or the Technesis database is not available. Once the system is backed up, the system will synchronize itself.

Bandwidth Friendly Designed for minimal network traffic, independent of number of users and accounts. Complete Integration with Technesis’ print tracking solutions provides a complete cost recovery system Flexible Technesis works with all the leading copier hardware manufacturers and models. Advanced Reporting Integrated with the base Technesis solutions, provides unlimited reporting on many different parameters.

How Technesis Copy Tracking Works:

First, users enter valid user and account information.

Then the device is then enabled to allow copy and scan functions.

Activity is recorded by the Technesis terminal, and that data is routed to the Technesis database.

Common Controller Features

• TCP/IP-based communication, static and DHCP support
• 20 GB local data storage allows for unlimited number of users and accounts
• Robust database support, including SQL Server, MSDE & Access
• Customizable reporting with user-friendly administration
• Remote diagnostics ability with real-time system status
• (2) Ethernet connections for hub capability

Touch Screen Terminal Specifics

• Full 10.4” color LCD with 4-wire touch technology
• Drop down lists with full search capability
• On-screen display of descriptive names for project/client validation
• Optional QWERTY keyboard on-screen

Keypad Terminal Specifics

• Compact design for a small footprint
• Easy to operate numeric keypad for code input
• Scroll and function keys

The Technesis Manual Billing was created for Facilities Management providers and other customers that need to track, record and bill for tasks, actions, or supplies. Manual tasks such as binding, folding or stapling are easily entered into the Technesis Foundation (or database) with the simple to use Manual Billing utility. It is also ideal for recording supplies, merchandise or deliveries.