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THOMSON REUTERS SETS THE NEW STANDARD FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT WITH DIGITA FILEROOM

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Posted on May 26, 2014

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Integrated online document management and workflow solution is introduced at Accountex

Launch of Digita FileRoom at Accountex

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading supplier of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced the launch of Digita FileRoom; the first online integrated document management and workflow solution for medium to large accountancy firms. Functionality extends beyond rich and comprehensive document management software to powerful workflow management that automates the tracking of key workflow processes so that deadlines are never missed. This integration means that the correct documents can be held as a part of the workflow and be available at exactly the right moment whilst also being securely stored within the document management system. Digita FileRoom sets the new standard for electronic document management and workflow management software by combining these two essential elements of firm management in a scalable and highly configurable system.

Empowering Accountants for Flexible Work

Thomson Reuters is committed to helping tax and accounting professionals adapt to a more flexible mobile working environment through the development of online solutions so that they can enjoy maximum productivity with the associated benefits of lower cost of ownership, rapid deployment and more flexibility.

THOMSON REUTERS Sets The New Standard For Document Management With DIGITA FILEROOM

THOMSON REUTERS Sets The New Standard For Document Management With DIGITA FILEROOM

Key Benefits for Accountancy Practices

Accountancy practices that use Digita FileRoom benefit from the security of knowing that their data is always there, even in the event of fire, theft or natural disaster. The user-friendly interface of Digita FileRoom is highly intuitive and this facilitates immediate time savings by making it easy to store or locate documents in seconds, any time and anywhere. The workflow functionality helps automate complex business processes, streamline client engagement and proactively monitor activity from start to finish.

Enterprise-Grade Security Features Highlighted

Digita FileRoom delivers enterprise-level security and convenience with data kept safe and secure in state-of-the-art data centres with the highest level of security – tier 4.

Features include:

Cloud-Based Access and Collaboration

• Document management in the Cloud allows accountants access to documents at any time and wherever they are, securely

  • A highly configurable and scalable solution
  • Flexible email capabilities and fast drag and drop process from Microsoft Outlook directly into Digita FileRoom for easy storage
  • Delivers powerful management and exception reports
  • Briefcase facility to allow documents to be stored locally and synchronised at a later date.

“For more and more accountants, working with documents electronically is fast becoming the default option,” says Andrew Flanagan, Digita managing director. “Our primary goal is to save our customers time with fast and easy document searching, batch scanning and automatic filing using barcode technology. Digita FileRoom combines workflow and document management in a single online system.”

Key Takeaways

  • Thomson Reuters launched Digita FileRoom in May 2014 as a pioneering cloud‑based integrated document and workflow management solution for mid‑to‑large accountancy firms.
  • Digita FileRoom combines online document storage with workflow automation, ensuring timely task tracking and secure, anywhere access.
  • The solution emphasizes enterprise‑level security (Tier 4 data centers), with features like Outlook drag‑and‑drop, briefcase syncing, batch scanning, barcode filing, and detailed reporting.
  • It delivers cost savings, high configurability, and disaster resilience for accounting firms by reducing paper, enabling rapid deployment, and supporting mobile working.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Digita FileRoom launched?
Digita FileRoom was launched on May 15 2014 at Accountex by Thomson Reuters.
What makes Digita FileRoom unique?
It uniquely integrates online document management with workflow automation in a scalable, highly configurable cloud solution.
How does it ensure data security and availability?
It stores data in Tier 4 data centres, offering enterprise‑level security and protection from fire, theft, or natural disaster.
What functionality does it include for managing workflows and documents?
Features include Outlook drag‑and‑drop storage, configurable workflows, briefcase offline sync, batch scanning with barcodes, and exception reporting.

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