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Business Collaborator (BC) - functionality checklist

BC 5.2 continues to underline Business Collaborator's reputation as the most feature-rich project collaboration tool on the market

The following list highlights functionality available no matter whether you require a collaboration solution for a single project, across the enterprise, or to manage a programme of works.

• Document Management - documents are securely stored under version control creating a central document repository with full audit trail
• Document Storage Choice - populate the system with existing folder structures or add multiple documents as collections of 'tagged' files.
• Issuing - documents are sent to users (or even external non-registered recipients) with specific tasks set, e.g. requests to information (RFI), for comment (redline / markup), or for information only.
• View and Markup - users can view and comment on many file types without having the native application such as AutoCAD or MS Project installed using the optional integrated viewer.
• Companies / Distribution Groups - associating users with companies and role-based distribution groups removes major barriers to workflow which can exists within systems based around the individual.
• Dashboards - users (and their companies) uncompleted tasks are highlighted on a series of single / multi project dashboards.
• Document Processing Wizard - drives users through the document upload, publishing and issuing process.
• Save from Windows - simplifies the manual process of downloading files, opening applications to edit them, then returning to the system to revise them.
• File Monitor - maintains list of recently edited documents and prompts user to upload changes back onto the system whether working online or offline.
• Search and Report Tools - quick / common and advanced search facilities, which can be configured into regular reports on project progress or saved / shared for future use.
• Keyword Language - allows users direct control over exactly how the search operates when using the Filter Bar, the Sapphire Search box or under the Find tab.
• Templates - create consistency across projects and documents providing better adherence to corporate / project standards.
• Metadata - set your own attributes, such as Project Number or Work Stage, on projects and documents to reflect work processes.
• Notification - option to receive instant / delayed notification by email of activity relating to projects, keeping users up to date without having to log in.
• Information Management - share and manage information through informal collaboration tools such as discussions, project emails, databases and project websites.
• Administration - your Project Administrators control access, setup and configuration of projects and schemas.
• BC API - seamlessly integrate a range of external application modules into BC