a.k.a.® News

March 10, 2010
a.k.a.® Version 2-11 released

a.k.a.® Version 2-11 has now been released. This major update builds upon the new functionality in Version 2-10 and includes:

  • The option of using either MDB or SQL database formats. The standard installation delivers SQL administration tools for creating and managing a.k.a.® SQL databases.
    A data conversion tool is provided to convert your MDB databases into SQL.
  • A comparison tool that compares different a.k.a.® databases and reports on the differences.
  • Enhanced integration functionality with TRIM, SharePoint, and eDOCS.
  • More usability tools, more metadata options and more reporting options.
  • The full enhancement list is available in the release notes on the a.k.a.® downloads page. To experience the new functionality download the 30-day evaluation of a.k.a.® Version 2-11.


    February 15, 2010
    Synercon opens UK and Europe Office for a.k.a.® software

    Synercon opens a UK /European office to meet the growing demand for a.k.a.® software service and support.

    Regional Manager Fiona Kearney Fiona returns from a year overseas including several months in Synercon's Australian office. A qualified archivist, Fiona will be providing sales, support and training to UK and European users.


    Febrary, 2010
    Full release of a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator

    The a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator is now fully released. With the integrator, you can now take full advantage of the editing power of a.k.a.® to build and maintain TRIM Classification Plans, TRIM Thesauri and TRIM Retention Schedules and pass this information into TRIM on a regular basis.

    For more information download the our a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator brochure or an evaluation version of the a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator

    Chip Howitt from the NSW Dept of Industry and Investment will be discussing their experiences with a.k.a.® and the a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator at the TRIM User Forum 2010 Sydney, March 23-25.

    November 2009
    a.k.a.® for SharePoint Integration

    The beta release of the a.k.a.® to SharePoint integration strategy (Stage 1) is currently under test. 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


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