Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 26 | Page 12

NEWS Epicor DocStar platform offers DocuSign signature integration E picor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced its latest release of DocStar ECM that offers comprehensive support for eSignatures. A new integration with DocuSign Signature, part of the company’s broader System of Agreement platform, it offers organisations a seamless way to sign agreements quickly and securely. Use cases range from managing contracts to sales quotes and mortgage applications. New workflow and usability enhancements in DocStar ECM streamline the process of finding and validating information with easier navigation and fewer steps. In addition, new features support easier administration and greater flexibility in assigning workflow tasks for improved collaboration. “Process automation is at the heart of Digital Transformation,” said Tom Franceski, Vice President and General Manager of DocStar. “Our latest release gives organisations new functionality to digitise and transform mission-critical activities, while supporting overall goals for improved efficiency and cost- effectiveness. We empower our users with much better control over business processes.” DocStar is a browser-based enterprise content-management and process- automation platform enabling global Digital Transformation. With DocStar, businesses can better leverage their supply chain and Tom Franceski, Vice President and General Manager of DocStar operational areas such as finance and human resources. DocStar delivers proven technology and global process expertise that empowers organisations to work smarter, reduce costs and invest for growth. ////////////////// Vodacom KwaZulu Natal builds indoor mobile coverage and capacity in SA T o help businesses deliver first-class service, Vodacom has announced it is offering dedicated 4G digital distributed antenna systems (DAS) in South Africa to boost in-building wireless technology. “As global technological advancements are evolving at a rapid pace, businesses across South Africa can’t afford to be left behind,” said Ishmael Mathinya, Head of Operations, Vodacom KwaZulu Natal. “Vodacom is continually improving our network and we seek to establish the right supplier partnerships to provide increased 4G coverage to residents and visitors in the local Umhlanga community.” “Ensuring the delivery of first-class in-building wireless coverage is becoming more of a priority for local businesses.” There are many factors that influence how the quality of mobile coverage within individual buildings can vary. These include the location of the nearby macro base station antenna sites, the strength of the other ‘interference’ and whereby the physical structure of the building, such as the metal framework and more recently energy saving glass creates a blocking preventing the external signal from penetrating its frame. These can all result in a huge reduction in signal strength indoors – leading to reduced productivity and business output. The in-building technology helps make wireless more affordable for building owners and commercial real estate companies. 12 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com