What is a.k.a.®?

a.k.a.® is a software toolkit for developing the foundation structures needed to manage documents and records.

a.k.a.® is used to create and maintain a comprehensive range of records management tools - file plans, business classification schemes, taxonomies, thesauri, glossaries, records retention and disposition schedules.

a.k.a.® makes it easy to create schemes which meet best practice standards as defined in the Records Management standard ISO 15489.


a.k.a.® Records Classification / Thesaurus Component

For designing, creating, maintaining and publishing thesauri, taxonomies, business classification schemes, file plans, and glossaries.

View the list of features and benefits


a.k.a.® Disposition Management Component

For designing, creating, maintaining and publishing records retention and disposal schedules in accordance with the ISO 15489 standard (DIRKS methodology).

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About Synercon

Synercon Management Consulting specialises in all aspects of records and document management solutions, with special focus on the provision of the non-technical infrastructure that will underpin best practice information management.
Who uses a.k.a.®?

a.k.a.® is used by over 300 organisations worldwide and is the tool of trade for:

  • records managers
  • records management consultants
  • records regulators
  • EDRM implementers
    • In many cases a.k.a.® has reduced the time taken to develop file plans and retention schedules by over 50% through:
  • effortless data entry
  • customisable importing
  • reciprocal term linking
  • instantaneous reporting and exporting


    • a.k.a.® also adds value through:

  • professional reporting
  • integration with EDRM through XML, TXT, CSV
  • direct publication to the web


    • a.k.a.® delivers customised file plans, thesauri and retention schedules into Hummingbird, TRIM Objective and RecFind EDRM systems. Now with XML exporting, a.k.a.® can also deliver data files into Documentum, Infovision, Interwoven, FileNet, and SharePoint.

    Read what users of a.k.a.® have to say

    Synercon signs Whole of Government Contract for a.k.a.®

    The Australian State of Queensland has purchased a.k.a.® Classification and Disposition Management software to support its whole-of-government Electronic Document and Records Management System (eDRMS) across Queensland State Government operations.

    Read the full press release


    Purchasing a.k.a.®

    You can purchase a.k.a.® directly from Synercon or from accredited distributors who can demonstrate, train and provide consulting support as required.
    What's new in a.k.a.®

    a.k.a.® for SharePoint Integration

    Synercon is pleased to announce the beta release of the a.k.a.® to SharePoint integration strategy (Stage 1). The a.k.a.® to SharePoint Integration enables the publication of classification schemes (taxonomies) directly into the SharePoint document centre, enabling centralised control of the SharePoint File Plan.

    For more information read the full Press Release

    a.k.a.® version 2.9.7 / 2.9.8

    The latest release of a.k.a.® delivers major changes to the licensing methodology. These changes ensure a.k.a.® compatibility with Windows Vista, and also make a.k.a.® licensing much easier for users.

    A number of additional refinements have been included in maintenance release 2.9.8

    For more information about new functionality in 2.9.7 read the full Press Release

    Synercon appoints In-Form Consult Ltd. as UK / Europe distributor for a.k.a.® software

    For more information read the full Press Release

    Synercon appoints Imerge Consulting as North America distributor for a.k.a.® software

    For more information read the full Press Release


    Read about our recent activities in the latest newsletter
    Experience a.k.a.®

    Over the next few months, a.k.a.® will be on display at the following conferences and tradeshows.

    AIIM Internation Exposition & Conference
    3 - 6 March, 2008
    Barbara Blackburn from Imerge Consulting will be presenting a paper.
    Boston, United States

    ARMA Madison Chapter Seminar
    Conni Christensen, Founding partner of Synerson Management Consulting along with Lori Ashley will be presenting a paper at this seminar run by ARMA.

    Records Manangement Society (UK) Annual Conference & Expo
    20 - 22 April, 2008
    Synercon will be demonstrating a.k.a. on the In-Form Consult Stand.
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    AIIM (UK) Roadshow
    28 April - 2 May, 2008
    a.k.a.® on the Inform stand
    The road show will visit Glasgow, Bolton, Coventry, Bristol, London, United Kingdom

    MER Annual Conference & Expo
    18 - 21 May, 2008
    Chicago IL, United States

    ARMA (Canada) Annual Conference & Expo
    1 - 4 June, 2008
    a.k.a.® by Synerson stand
    Frederickton, NB, Canada

    NAGARA (US) Annual Meeting & Expo
    23 - 26 July, 2008
    Atlanta GA, United States

    RMAA Annual Convention & Expo
    7 - 10 September, 2008
    Sydney NSW, Australia

    ARMA Annual Conference & Expo
    18 - 22 October, 2008
    Las Vegas NE, United States


    Watch our brand new online demos for a.k.a.® software.
    a.k.a.® Records Classification and
    a.k.a.® Disposition Management

    Download your own free 30-day evaluation copy of a.k.a.®. Registering online for the download is easy and free.

    Contact us for more ways to experience a.k.a.® at your convenience.