ANI's Digital Archive
experience report
Dan Antion: American Nuclear Insurers
Monday 8:30:00 am to 9:15:00 am
Abstract: American Nuclear Insurers has been developing a document management system using VisualAge Smalltalk. ANI's digital archive is designed to support both availability of business critical documents in the event of lost or damaged paper documents and broader access to all documents by off site staff. ANI reviewed commercially available document management systems, but they were prohibitively expensive and required a significant amount of effort to prepare and index documents upon submission.
The system can handle any digital document or digital files, such as images, related to documents. In addition, enhanced support was included for business documents based on existing business objects. Once known business documents are scanned, they are pulled into the archive, and the management system creates most all of the index keys necessary. The system also contains a comprehensive search and archive navigation program. A server component handles moving documents in and out of the archive, to prevent people from moving or deleting files outside the control of the system.
Bio: Daniel Antion is Director, Information Services for American Nuclear Insurers. He is responsible for all systems development activities in addition to managing general information technology efforts. Prior to joining ANI, he worked in systems development for several companies. He also worked as a consultant for Coopers & Lybrand and KPMG Peat Marwick, specializing in information systems and consulting services to financial institutions. An enthusiastic fan of Smalltalk, Dan has made presentations at Smalltalk Solutions and OOPSLA
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