Wednesday, March 18, 2009

eDocs for iPhone

Matrix Logic Customers are now able to view and manage documents via their iPhones

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CHICO, Calif., March 18, 2009 — Matrix Logic Corporation (http://www.matrix-logic.com) has developed a new application that enables customers to use their iPhones for accessing business papers on their Open Text eDOCS ECM solution when away from their desks. The WirelessDMS iPhone Client application is compatible with both the Apple iPhone and the iPod touch, and is available at no cost from the iPhone App Store.

Once the client application is downloaded onto an iPhone, it accesses documents through a network connection with a WirelessDMS iPhone Server module that can be purchased and installed on office servers. “As far as I know, this is the only application of its kind for any document management system,” said Stephen Page, President of Matrix Logic. “Its development is part of our commitment to enabling users’ access to crucial information anytime, anywhere.”

With just a few finger taps, iPhone or iPod touch users can employ features such as Recent Edits, Quicksearches and scaling or rotating capabilities. “The iPhone comes with the ability to view Office documents, PDFs and images. We handle all other file types by sending them in HTML format,” explained Page. “That ensures that users can view anything.” The WirelessDMS iPhone Client also has full contacts integration on the iPhone, so in addition to viewing documents, users can e-mail them as attachments or references.

“Now, if you’re out of the office when a client calls with questions about a proposal that’s on your office server, you can use your iPhone to search for the file and view the text as you discuss it,” said Page. “You don’t have to rely on your memory, wait until you’re back in the office, or find a wireless network in order to log into your office system from your laptop.”

“Another benefit is that it’s now extremely easy for iPhone users to e-mail files when traveling or just on the go,” continued Page. “If you forget to take along a document, you don’t have to wait for someone to fax or e-mail it. In both cases, you just whip out your iPhone.”

The Open Text eDOCS solution is appropriate for organizations of any size and allows lifecycle management of content for the enterprise. Matrix Logic offers a one-time license purchase fee for the DMS server and an annual charge for a Software Subscription Service (SSS), which provides users with software updates and technical support.

Released on January 20, 2009, the WirelessDMS iPhone Client is part of Matrix Logic’s Wireless Document Management Suite (WDMS) of applications, which allows users to access office content from a variety of handheld or wireless devices. The client application requires iPhone 2.0 Software Update, and the WirelessDMS iPhone Server is available for purchase from Matrix Logic. For more information about the WirelessDMS iPhone Client, visit http://www.matrix-logic.com/demos/WDMSiphoneApp.asp.

Contact:

Stephen Page
Matrix Logic Corporation
spage@matrix-logic.com

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Social Networks, Social Marketplaces, Social Workplaces and the Mob

"Change someones access to information and you change their relationship with it"

Do You Censor Yourself on Social Media?

Do others censor themselves on social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogs, etc.? The whole idea of Web 2.0 and social media is transparency - but does that mean that you should say and post whatever you want? Or because of the neverending/everlasting network that is the Internet, do we need to be even more careful about what we say and post?
http://socialmediatoday.com/SMC/79694

Global Market for ECM Technology to Increase to $519 Billion

According to a new technical market research report, ELECTRONICS CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN SERVICES: THE GLOBAL MARKET (MFG021A) from BCC Research , the global market for electronics contract manufacturing (ECM) technology was worth $321.0 billion in 2008. This is expected to increase to over $345.0 billion in 2009 and $519.0 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.

The market is broken down into the application segments of computers and telecommunication, consumer and industrial electronics, and others. Computers and telecommunications have the largest share of the market, generating $207.0 billion in 2008 and an estimated $225.0 billion in 2009. This should reach $352.0 billion in 2014, for a CAGR of 9.4%.

Consumer and industrial electronics were worth $92.0 billion in 2008 and an estimated $96.5 billion in 2009. This segment is expected to increase at a CAGR of 7.2% to reach $136.7 billion in 2014.

Other application segments generated $22.0 billion in 2008. This should increase to $23.5 billion in 2009 and $30.3 billion in 2014, for a CAGR of 5.2%.
Electronic contract manufacturers use a wide array of productive functions pertaining to printed circuit board and hardware assembly, as well as product engineering at the board and systems level, component design, process engineering, parts procurement, product fulfillment, logistics and distribution, and after-sales services and repair or sometimes installation services. From the standpoint of the labor process, these functions can be grouped around the design and assembly of printed circuit boards and related components, the final assembly of systems and logistics and inventory-related work.

Electronic contract manufacturers are serving a growing range of product markets including personal computers and servers, Internet routers and switching gear, communications equipment (especially mobile phones), consumer products such as computer game or television sets, industrial and automotive electronics, as well as space and aircraft electronics.

Compliance Building

Social Compliance and what it means to your organization. We have discussed this numerous times as it relates to 'enterprise strategy'. Here is a piece on compliance building with some real data behind it. I wonder if the decision of "to block or not to block", becomes even more important then whether a company chooses between "participate or not to participate" in social collaboration.

http://www.compliancebuilding.com/2009/03/10/online-social-networking-is-it-a-productivity-bust-or-boon/