Document Management - Buyers Guide

Document Management Companies Terminology

Annotations: Alterations made to a document using a highlighter, sticky note, or electronic tools.

Batch Processing: The input of a large amount of information in a single step.

Briefcase: The simplified transport of information form one computer to another.

Caching: Temporary storage of information on a hard disk.

COM (Computer Output to Microfilm): The process of placing electronic records and computer reports on a microfilm.

Document Imaging: A document management software that stores, organizes, retrieves and distributes information on the computer.

Drag-and-Drop: Moving on-screen objects with the help of the mouse.

Electronic Document Management: Imaging software that manages electronic documents.

Full Text Indexing and Search: Information can be retrieved by a word or phrase in the content.

Index Fields: Database fields that help categorize and arrange documents.

Jukebox: A storage device for optical disks.

Off-line: Designed for the storage of archival documents, not connected to the computer.

On-line: Storage of documents on the hard drive of the computer.

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): Hard disks that operate as a single unit.

Scalability: A system's capacity to expand.

Scanner: A device that converts paper document into computer images.

Thumbnails: Miniaturized versions of an image, for the purpose of quick overview.

Video Scanner Interface: Device connecting scanners with computers.

ZIP: A file compression form.

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