BvLArchivio

FAQ

 

Functions of BvLArchivio® ?

 

- Fulfills HGB, AO and GoBs requirements

- Revision-safe archiving, Long-term archiving, >10 years

- Saves room costs, very space-saving and compact, only 30cmx40cmx30cm (BxTxH)

- Saves folder costs, up to 20,000 folders and more can be saved

- All transactions and formats can be archived, for instance papers, files, e-mails, images etc.

- No waiting times, run times, sorting errors, re-sorting errors, or loss of documents

- Full-automated data back up on several disks, secured against total loss

- Available after 24 hrs in case of total loss, hardware replacement directly from manufacturer

- Automated permanent migration to new storage media or new hard disk systems

- Can be accessed from all worktops, no additional installation at workplaces required

- Unlimited number of workplaces, no staff training costs

- Supports all networks and operation systems, also future developments, for instance IPv6

- Plug-in full archive system, no additional IT-administration costs

- Works with all scanners, multifunctional instruments and copyers that scan to FTP with TIFF

- Filtered search response function for tax audit situation, show only what shall be shown

- Access control for all 5+1 divisions with different passwords

- Processes up to 15,000 jobs (scanned documents and/or files per day)

- Scan transcations are stored automatically as PDF-a (long-term archive format) incl. full text search

- Barcode detection, separator page function, empty page function

- Automated import from other programs and systems with automated reference

- Perfect data protection, system data and archive data are separated
- Data security, archive data are stored in encrypted format

- Export function, exports archive files to other computers, networks, CD, DVD or USB

- Interface to external applications, e.g. Accounting, Material Logistics Programs etc.

- User interface in German, English, Spanish, Turkish, French and Italian

- Very simple to use, no IT-skills required

- Ready to use - available from stock

 

How to archive directly from scanner ?

 

Works like the big search engines. You don't have to create directories, subdirectories, etc.
That was yesterday!BvLArchivio® takes over this work, and offers many other services.
Scan in all papers and documents at a scanner. They will be archived directly without further editing. PC processing is not necessary with BvLArchivio®The order what is to be done with the document is scanned in together with the document. You can select the search terms (keywords) to be referred to the document. You can select whether the search terms of the document pop up automatically, or if you want to replace them or supplement them, with individual search terms. The scanned documents are automatically stored as PDF-a. Each PDF-a file is automatically searchable in itself. Please look at our training films to see how easy archiving with the scanner is. Archive scanned documents directly from your network scanners to the archive without further processing. Just scan and the document is archived, without processing on the PC.

 

How to archive directly from my computer?

 

Select a file directly from your computer and transfer it to the archive. You can select any file from your PC, all file formats can be archived. Just select the file from your computer and enter the search terms under which your file will be searched in the archive. Click on „Save“ and your file is immeadiately and safely archived. Files you store directly from your PC into the archive are not converted to PDF-a. These files will retain their original format. This way you can edit your files later, and re-archive them. Archive files in original format with BvLArchivio® or store high-resolution images, special files, music files or office files. You can archive any file format you want. Please look at our training films to see how easy archiving with BvLArchivio® is.

 

How to archive from other applications?

 

BvLArchivio® offers fully automated archiving from other programs. Other programs such as material logisitics and accounting programs or e-mail-server can archive fast and easily directly to BvLArchivio®. Just copy these files to the BvLArchivio® input folder, and add a simple instruction text file at the same time. The instruction text file includes the search terms for the file to be archived. All other programs can work together with BvLArchivio®.

 

In which format will scanned documents be stored ?

 

BvLArchivio® automatically converts all documents scanned from any scanner to the format „PDF-a“ and stored in „PDF-a“ format. This format is the official long-term archive format. You can open, read, search and print
PDF-a files with a standard PDF-Reader (available for free in the WEB/Internet. PDF-a is a series of
ISO standards for use of Portable Document Format (PDF) for long-term archiving of electronic documents.
PDF-a rules the use of PDF conform to standards for instance for output on screens and printers.

 

How fast is BvLArchivio® ?

 

You want highest speed and performance? Choose BvLArchivio®.
BvLArchivio® is a database supported archive server system. BvLArchivio® can process up to 15,000 inputs (scanned documents and/or files) per day. BvLArchivio® is extremely powerful and answers archive queries in fractions of seconds.

 

Capacity of BvLArchivio®

 

In the present version, BvLArchivio® can store up to 1 billion data records (search terms, directories, sub-directories, etc.) BvLArchivio® can be expanded without limit. The number of files or documents is unlimited. The limit is defined by the disk capacity. 1 GByte hard disk memory will store approx. 5,000-10,000 pages depending on the density of info on the scanned page. With a 500 GByte hard disk (standard delivery BvLArchivio®) you can store between;2.5m and 5m pages. The hard disks can be extended any time. You can also use several BvLArchivio®-Servers. Your archive can be distributed over several BvLArchivio®-Servers. BvLArchivio® grows with you and is suited for all sizes of enterprises.

 

Are there concealed costs?

 

BvLArchivio® causes no other costs, such as license costs, installation costs or training costs. You can integrate all worktops and scanners wihtout additional license costs. BvLArchivio® works with future-proof browser technology. The number of scanned pages or archived files is not relevant. Users don't need training thanks to the user-friendly self-explanatory menus. Look at our films to see how easy it is.

 

Can a file be deleted, overwritten or edited in the archive?

 

NO! It is not possible to delete, overwrite or edit files in the archive. Archiving would not be revision-proof if files could be deleted, overwritten or manipulated in the archive.

 

Can I archive a document or file a second time?

 

YES! It is possible to archive documents or files in the archive again and agian. Scanned documents and folders automatically get a unique file name from BvLArchivio.® It is not possible to overwrite existing documents or files. Changes on documents or files are made visible by the existence of several versions of the scanned documents or files in the archive. Files and folders are found via search terms only and never via filenames.

 

Which scanners work with BvLArchivio® ?

 

All network scanners that scan on FTP can be used if they work in format TIF or MultiTIF with at least 300 dpi. Copyers or multifunction instruments today normally fulfill these requirements. Ask you office equipment provider.

 

Is the scanner included in the delivery package of BvLArchivio®?

 

NO! Customers today normally already have scanners, multifunctional instruments or copyers with scanner function. Therefore we do not include scanners in the delivery. Scanner or multifunctional instruments working with BvLArchivio® are available from EUR 500.00 on the market or from our local partners.

 

Do we have to install drivers or adjust workplaces?

 

NO! Every workplace, notebook or other computer can work with BvLArchivio®.
The only requirement is an Internet browser on the worktop, and that the worktop/computer can work in the network, which means it neads a network card.

 

Which operating systems work with BvLArchivio® ?

 

BvLArchivio® is independent of operating systems. BvLArchivio® can be used from all worktops, notebooks and other computers regardless of which operating system is installed on the different computers.
BvLArchivio® can also be used by companies working with several different operating systems.

 

Can I return the system?

 

You can return the entire system BvLArchivio® to us within 14 days of delivery at no extra costs. If you are not satisfied with BvLArchivio® just return it to us. We will arrange the pick-up. As no workplace installations are required, no de-installations are required as well!

 

Does BvLArchivio® provide data back-up?


YES!
BvLArchivio® has fully automated integrated data back. All documents and files are automatically stored on two hard disks during archiving: on the original and on the data back up disk. At delivery, BvLArchivio® has three hard disks, one original disk and two data back up disks. You have to alternate the two data back up disks regularly. You define the intervals in which you alternate the hard disks: daily, weekly or monthly. Always keep the second data back up disk in a separate place! If the entire server incl. the data back up disk in the system is stolen or damaged, the other data back up disk you kept in a separate place is your last resource! You only need a new BvLArchivio® Server in which to insert your data back up disk, and your personal BvLArchivio® is ready to run again. The exchange of data back up disks is very easy, and can be assigned to any person. You can also work with more than two data backup disks for BvLArchivio®.

 

How high is the data protection degree of BvLArchivio®?


BvLArchivio® warrants highest data protection!
The data cannot be copied or transferred remote by IT-internals. BvLArchivio® does not permit remote connections. No one can login directly at the BvLArchivio® Server. All archive data are stored in encrypted format on the hard disks! If one of the hard disks is stolen, or falls in unauthorized hands, the data cannot be read. All your documents and files are stored on the hard disks in encrypted format! There will never be 100 % protection, sooner or later and with suitable tools, any system can be decoded sometime, of this you have to be aware in the digital age. Theft of your data from your BvLArchivio® is possible only if one of the hard disk is physically stolen. Increase your data protection by monitoring handling and position of your hard disks to exclude theft.

 

Can I buy BvLArchivio®?

 

BvLArchivio® is available for rent only. Realy on competence and safety for your digital archive.
The rent includes immediate replacement of hardware in case of hardware defect, as well as
support and hotline. Immediate hardware replacement, support and hotline are direct services from us as manufacturer. Being the manufacturer we take care your personal BvLArchivio® always runs smoothly!
Rent BvLArchivio® and full service inclusive, safety on the highest level!

Can we limit access to select employees only?

 

YES! BvLArchivio® is generally delivered without limitations. However you can always alter this setting. You can set-up BvLArchivio® so that all can search in the archive, but not all can archive. Only select employees who know the archiving code are then authorized to search and archive. You can modify the archiving code any time. You are free to define the archiving code.

 

Can I store my data for 10 or more years with BvLArchivio®?

 

YES! BvLArchivio® transfers your valuable data automatically on new storage media upon request, or no later than every four years. It doesn't matter whether the transfer is due a defect hard disk or due to new storage media technology. Your entire data inventory is transferred regularly to new storage media. You are always on current technological level. This means you fulfill the legal requirements of being able to make your data legible in 10 years from now.

 

Are there interfaces to other applications?

 

YES! BvLArchivio® offers fast and easy direct import from all users and applications.
The file to be archived can be stored by copying or by FTP-Upload into the BvLArchivio® directory. You can archive all types of files. With every archived file, you have to copy or send a text file. This text file has to have the same filename. The text file must include only the control symbols and search terms under which to archive the file in BvLArchivio® . The archived file retains the original format. This means you archive your file in the format in which the file was created by the external application. You may request this file later from the archive and store it on your worktop for processing. This interface can also scan documents from external service providers. They only have to deliver the scanned documents as files with matching text files for the archive. You as customer define what has to be in the text files. For more information see the brief instruction.

 

Can I search BvLArchivio® directly from other applications?

 

YES! BvLArchivio® offers direct access to the archive from other applications. You can fully integrate BvLArchivio® into your application. The external application only has to be able to open the Browser from the user with an URL. The URL includes the BvLArchivio® address and the search terms. For more information see the brief instruction.

 

Can I print directly with a TIF printer driver to BvLArchivio®?

 

YES! You can print from any application with a TIF printer driver directly to BvLArchivio®.
BvLArchivio® automatically processes all TIF prints as if a scanned picture had been sent from a scanner.

 

I have questions not answered here.

 

You can reach us personally from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Or you can e-mail us.

 

Phone: 0800 – 285 22 55 (tollfree)

or Service@BvLArchivio.com

 

 

 

 

 

All offers are valid for business customers, freelancers and public institutions only, but not for private persons. All prices are exclusive of VAT!