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1. Document Management System
Alexandru LAPUSAN Alexandru NOVAC
CEO & Partner Zitec CTO & Partner Zitec

2. Document Management System
Next to people, information is a company's greatest asset, but its
value can't be realized if it's not effectively managed and delivered to
the right people, business applications and processes.
Steve Mills, senior vice president, IBM Software Group
Zidox DMS is “Ready for IBM Systems with Linux” certified
Platforms: IBM eServer i5 , p5, BladeCenter JS20, OpenPower

3. Presentation Overview
Why another Document Management System?
Zidox Strong Points
Built on Open Source
Integrating into the OS Community
Building Open Source
Zidox in Action
Other Zitec Products

4. Why another Document Management System?
 Particular client needs
General approaches and existing solutions do not always solve specific
client problems (example: Constructions)
 Costs
Implementing a DMS can be a financial burden for most companies. Costs
can include: licensing, software and hardware platform, implementation and
maintenance costs.
 Mobility
You need access to your documents from everywhere. A web approach is a
must.
 How fast can you learn how to use a new software?
 How easy is to migrate existing documents?
 Future development flexibility

5. Zidox Strong Points
 Web-based application
 Runs on LAMP platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
 Features a comprehensive list of scanning & editing features
 Handles big file transfers over HTTP/HTTPS, supports resume
 Powerful search engine integration – Xapian
 Features email & fax communications, incoming & outgoing
 Windows desktop support (Zidox Explorer)
 Event notification agent (Zidox Agent)

6. Built on Open Source
 Linux OS (also supports Windows, Mac or other Unix flavors)
 Apache web server
 MySQL integration (also supports others, such as IBM DB2)
 PHP - Most popular scripting language in web applications.
 Xapian search engine integration

7. Integrating into the OS Community
 Stay on course with what's going on
 Do not have to commit full time
 Even small things matter – just get involved
 Open Source does not mean software only
 Evolve on a professional and personal level
 Open up to other communities

8. Building Open Source
 PHP5 Extension for Xapian
 Historically there was only a PHP4 extension available; PHP5 had no
support
 The PHP interface (coded in C++) connects PHP and Xapian library,
allowing Xapian classes to be used from PHP
 The result is the ability to index and search for documents using
Xapian, directly from PHP as local functions
 Apache PUT module
 Apache does not handle PUT specifically (file upload)
 OS module (coded in C) is processing PUT requests
 It enables Resume feature for file transfers
 Provides real-time & exact information on upload status

9. Zidox in action
Used in Construction Industry, Canada
 One of the top construction companies in Canada
 The company has been using it since 2005 with all their projects being
rolled out in the system
 Enables all stakeholders and 3rd parties access to the same information
in real-time from any browser
 Specific needs in document processing (weather information, ever
changing construction standards and regulations)
 iSTARK , Canada
 IT & Web division of Holcim group
 Deployment was performed on IBM Hardware & Middleware
 Reper 21, Europe
§ A non-profit organisation focused on promoting CSR in European Union,
especially in Central & Eastern Europe.
 Leaders, Romania
§ A non-profit organization aiming to support the professional and
personal development of young leaders.

10. Other Zitec Products
TreePath ECMS (www.treepath.com)
 LAMP platform
 IBM (eServer, TotalStorage) and Apple (Made4Mac) certified
 Clients: JW Marriott, Tabu, Rom Autentic, Cassa Loco, Romanian Top
100 Singles Chart, Harley Davidson Owners Group Romania etc.
EZ Census (www.ezcensus.com)
§ LAMP Platform
§ Clients: Amadeus International, iStark, Proventys, Fitness Forward
Foundation etc
Zitec Analyzer
§ LAMP Platform
§ Clients: IEBA Trust SSIF, Fortius SSIF

11. www.zidox.com
www.zitec.com www.zend.ro