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Communico Docs


Communico Docs is the collaboration and productivity solution for project documents and emails.

Communicate

&

Share

Documents

&

Emails

SharePoint

&

Outlook

Find, store and share drawings and documents within your team with Communico docs.

Communico Docs aims to eliminate the source of common problems found when design teams are working on a project:

  • documents saved in personal email systems or folders
  • confusion over the latest drawing release,
  • an overload of duplicated documents saved in project folders
  • lack of email archive
  • time wasted looking for particular files or emails

How Communico Works

Built upon the capabilities of Microsoft SharePoint, Communico Docs works within Outlook and allows users to simply drag-and-drop their drawings, emails, attachments and other documents into structured libraries, which are then available to the whole team.

The result?

A clearer method of communication between teams, a simple way of sharing documents, and a single point of reference.

View the Communico Docs profile sheet

View a Pilot Site's case study on the implementation of Communico Docs

Email and document management in SharePoint
 

An Overview of Communico

To see the benefits and other information on Communico Docs click the grey panel

Benefits for Users

Communico Docs brings many benefits for a user, including the ability to:

  • Save vital project emails, attachments and files in a central location which many users can access
  • Find documents by project, content or keywords
  • Store multiple large documents with one command - in the background
  • Learn how to use it quickly due to its familiar drag-and-drop interface
  • Select as favourites your frequently-used SharePoint libraries for fast access
  • Work offline, then synchronise when back online to update local and shared folders
  • Preview CAD drawings and other documents from SharePoint folders within Outlook
  • Eliminate duplicated documents stored within project folders
  • Easy upload using Communico's drop-box feature
Benefits for an Organisation

Organisations also gain benefits from their staff using Communico Docs, including:

  • Reduced costs by reducing need to print
  • Reduced costs and management overhead by reducing storage needs
  • Install on a wide range of systems through its compatibility with the most common PC workstations
  • Easy installation through MSI or EXE files for PC or network deployment
  • Control access rights by user, document or folder
  • Manage multiple SharePoint servers for multiple projects, offices or even organisations
  • Share Communico Docs folders across organisations working on common projects
  • Compatibility with Microsoft SharePoint Foundation (licensed free) and SharePoint Server
  • Secure access and user authentification through standard Microsoft Windows network controls
  • Access multiple SharePoint sites with negligible performance degradation
  • Immediate access to system and user documentation including help files online
System Requirements

Communico Docs requires the following:

Microsoft Outlook

  • 2007
  • 2010

Microsoft SharePoint

  • 2007
  • 2010

Operating Requirements

  • Windows XP SP3 32 bit
  • Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit

 

Prices

Communico Docs pricing is by license with optional subscription for upgrades and web support.

Number of Licenses
Price per License
Subscription & Support per License
Single License £125 £25
10 Licenses £100 £20
50 Licenses £90 £18
100 Licenses £70 £15
Contact Excitech for larger license numbers    

Introductory Offer

Until the 31st May 2012, users who purchase Communico Docs can receive a year's worth of subscription included in the price.

Videos
Storing documents within Outlook
Overview
A quick overview to
Communico Docs
Storing documents within Outlook
Storing documents within Outlook
See emails and documents into your Sharepoint library straight from Outlook
Searching in Communico Docs
Searching in Communico Docs
Search for specific keywords, content type and other meta data quickly and easily
Previewing in documents and drawings
Previewing in documents and drawings
Preview emails, word documents, PDF's and even DWG drawings
Using your favourites
Using your favourites
Access your frequently used Sharepoint project folders quickly and easily
Using Communico Docs offline
Using Communico Docs offline
Use Communico whilst on the move!
Using Communico Docs offline
Sending Documents
Drag and Drop documents from your sharepoint folder within outlook
Using Communico Docs offline
Storing documents from your Desktop
File documents into your Sharepoint site even when Outlook isn't open
Download a 30 day trial

To trial Communico Docs for free for 30 days, download the relevant links below:

32 bit

   
Communico Docs 32 bit 11.5 MB Date: 23rd January 2012
Communico Sync Tool 32 bit 1.41 MB Date: 23rd January 2012

64 bit

   
Communico Docs 64 bit 12 MB Date: 23rd January 2012
Communico Sync Tool 64 bit

1.47 MB

Date: 23rd January 2012

License File

   
Communico Sync License File This is necessary for all installations  

Manual

   
Download the Communico Docs manual    
     
Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is SharePoint?

A. SharePoint is Microsoft’s fastest selling server software product ever. Microsoft SharePoint makes it easier for people to work together. Using SharePoint, users can set up Web sites to share information with others, manage documents from start to finish, and publish reports to help everyone make better decisions.

Q. What can it do for my business?

A. The capabilities of SharePoint work together to help your company quickly respond to changing business needs. Using SharePoint 2010, your people can share ideas and expertise, create custom solutions for specific needs, and find the right business information to make better decisions. For IT, SharePoint 2010 helps you cut training and maintenance costs, save time and effort, and focus on higher business priorities.

Q. Can a small business benefit from SharePoint?

A.For the Small Business owner or manager it is crucial to move away from these conceptual definitions and identify what exactly SharePoint is going to be able to do for you, in your business, on a day to day basis. Here are some specific examples of how SharePoint could be used in a small business to improve typical daily tasks and procedure.

Q.What is Communico Docs?

A: Communico Docs from Excitech makes sharing of emailed information simple; and extends to providing a solution for a wide range of document and file types including design data. Communico Docs is built upon Microsoft SharePoint which allows users to file emails in structured libraries; which can also contain other related documents. These libraries can then be viewed, searched, shared, used to drive projects or processes, and promote management information. Communico Docs can also provide local file copies for remote offices and mobile workers as well as systems shared between organisations.

Q.What CAD files can I view using Communico Docs?

A: Communico Docs will enable users to view native .dwg files within outlook. (Providing DWG TrueView is installed locally)

Q.Can I trial Communico Docs before I decide to buy?

A: Yes, you can download a free 30 day trial by visiting the "Download a 30 day trial" section.


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