Sharetec COLD
COLD is an acronym for Computer Output to Laser Disk. It is the technology by which computer generated reports and documents are stored electronically. COLD could also be an acronym for Computer On-Line Data as this technology is no longer limited to laser disk. Data can be stored on hard disk, optical disk, CD-ROM, or DAT tape.
COLD replaces microfiche or paper storage of computer reports. Unlike microfiche or paper reports, storing documents with COLD makes them instantly accessible. No matter how many millions of documents you have, COLD can search for and find what you need in less than two seconds!
COLD is fully scalable so when your credit union grows, this system grows with you. Its open architecture supports all sizes of credit unions and uses.
COLD is so flexible it can work with nearly any host, network or storage device. You decide how information is to be indexed and how it will be stored.
You Need Sharetec COLD
If you have:
- Documents stored in file cabinets.
- Reports stored in warehouses
- Data maintained on mainframe tapes
Why Buy?
- Fast, easy, efficient
- Provides instant access
- Never lose data again
- Print, fax, or export
- Easy Installation
The Payback
Not only will Sharetec's Optical Storage System be a simpler, more efficient file storage system for your credit union, but the payback on the initial investment can be seen in less than twelve months.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Revision Management
Document revisions are managed automatically
Retention Management
You specify the life of each document to match legal or internal retention needs.
Ease of Setup
New documents are defined with a simple point and click interface.
Multiple Forms Per Application
Related documents such as payment notices and past due notices may be stored together, each is automatically associated with its related form.
Retrieval Speed
Any document may be located in less than two seconds, regardless of database size.
Print Speed
A document with form can be printed in less than two seconds.
Concurrent Update and Retrieval
Users can retrieve documents while updates are being made to the database
Compression
Both document and database indexes are compressed.
Media Independence
Documents may be stored on virtually any PC storage medium.
Sharetec COLD vs. Traditional Storage
| Paper or Microfiche |
Sharetec COLD |
| Costs to generate, requires extra copies |
Electronic records already exist |
| Distribute documents physically |
Distribute via PC network or dial-up |
| Substantial storage space required |
Minimal storage costs for medium |
| Information retrieval is time consuming |
Gain up to 95% productivity |
| Security impossible |
Security codes control access |
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Technical Specifications
Hardware:
IBM PC or Compatible
Stand-Alone or Networked
PC Operating System:
Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.51
or Windows 3.1 or OS/2 2.1
Network Topology:
All IBM PC Compatible
Storage Media:
Magnetic Disk
5.25" or 12" Optical Disk
5.25" or 12" Optical Jukebox
CD-ROM
Compression:
Document 40% to 90%
Database/Index 20% to 50%
Print Image Formats:
IBM FBA, IBM Power, NCR, HP, Honeywell-Bull, Unisys, ASCII, & User-Defined |
