Taxonomy

a.k.a.® delivers taxonomy development software for the creation and management of taxonomies, classification schemes, and thesauri for any purpose. a.k.a.® is rich in functionality and is particularly easy to use.

First released in 2002, a.k.a.® is a proven tool with over 300 user organizations worldwide..

a.k.a.® Taxonomy is fully integrated with all other a.k.a.® functionality.

  • Classification schema and taxonomies supported
  • Term linking
  • Editing tools
  • Import options
  • Export options
  • Publication to the web
  • Search facilities
  • Reports
  • Database security
  • Technical information
  • Upgrades
  • Software support


    • Classification schema and taxonomies supported

    a.k.a.® can be customised to suit any classification scheme. a.k.a.® users can develop:

  • ISO 15489 Business Activity Classification Schemes
  • ISO 2788 thesauri
  • Metadata schemes
  • Controlled (authority) lists
  • Acronym lists
  • Glossaries


    • Term linking

    a.k.a.® can be used to manage one-to-many, many-to-one, or many-to-many linked classification schemes. a.k.a.® delivers genuine keyword in context linking.


    Editing tools

    Every effort has been made to make editing in a.k.a.® as fast and painless as possible. a.k.a.®'s easy to use editing tools include:

  • Term linking via point and click
  • Multi term select
  • Right mouse editing tools
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Inbuilt spell check software for global spellcheck and on saving


    • Import options

    a.k.a.® imports thesauri and classification schemes from multiple sources including:

  • XML
  • CSV - for most legacy databases
  • MPX - Microsoft project, MindManager
  • ASCII
  • eCM software including Objective, eDOCS, RecFind, SharePoint and TRIM
  • Keyword AAA forrmats (including Keyword for Councils)


    • Export options

  • a.k.a.® can output taxonomies from a single source to almost any RIM system using generic outputs in XML, CSV or TXT.
  • a.k.a.® taxonomies are regularly deployed into Documentum, eDOCS, FileNet, Interwoven, Objective, Open Text, Oracle, SharePoint and TRIM systems.
  • Customised data exchange tools enable taxonomies to be published to shared drives, to SharePoint and to specific RIM systems such as TRIM and eDocs.
  • a.k.a.® Integration tools enable ongoing transfer to File Plans into SharePoint and TRIM.


    • Publication to the web

    a.k.a.® enables users to publish their taxonomy to the web. The a.k.a.® web output is a fully searchable, interactive thesaurus enabling easy navigation between terms following broader, narrower, related and use for links.

    a.k.a.® comes with a range of HTML templates with which you can customize to the look, feel and functionality of your online taxonomy / thesaurus.


    Search facilities

    Search facilities within a.k.a.® enables taxonomy / thesaurus builders to quickly search across the entire database. a.k.a.® provides:

  • Searching across all terms and metadata
  • Filtered searches
  • Saved searches
  • Search and replace


    • Reports

    a.k.a.® delivers a comprehensive range of reports. Inbuilt reports can be customized to meet users requirements, previewed onscreen, and published into a range of formats including PDF, RTF, Text and HTML.

    The XML report generator uses XSL style sheets and publishes directly into MS Word, supporting user customization.


    Database security

    All a.k.a.® databases are password protection enabled.


    Technical information

  • a.k.a.® is available as standalone or client server (network) licenses
  • a.k.a.® databases can be generated into either MS SQL or the MS Jet engine
  • a.k.a.® was developed using Visual Basic
  • a.k.a.® will operate within Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7
  • a.k.a.® is delivered on-line or in a Media Kit


    • Upgrades

    a.k.a.® is under continuous development and new releases are issued on a regular basis. Participation in the Upgrade and Support Program (USP) ensures that our users are kept up-to-date with the latest developments.

    Minor releases (within a version number) are available to licensed users free of charge and can be downloaded from the internet.


    Software support

    Synercon provides extensive support to our client base through a range of mechanisms including:

  • Online help
  • Error logging
  • Email, telephone support
  • a.k.a.® training program
  • Tutorials and help cards

    • You can purchase a.k.a.® directly from Synercon or from our team of resellers who can demonstrate, train and provide consulting support as required.