Background The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is the driving force behind nearly every advance in the fire and emergency services in the 21st century. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, the IAFF represents more than 324,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics in more than 3,500 affiliates. IAFF members protect more… Read more »
The George Washington University uses workflows and in-person training session to improve institutional efficiency
BACKGROUND Located in Washington, D.C., The George Washington University (GWU) is a world-renowned independent academic institution. Chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, GWU commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge. The University draws upon the rich array of resources from the National Capital Area to enhance… Read more »
DocPoint Optimizes Workflow and Maintains Compliance for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
BACKGROUND Headquartered in Woodlawn, Maryland with ten regional offices across the country, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a government agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers federal and state healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. CMS oversees federal policies,… Read more »
DocPoint and ShareGate – The Dream Team for Federal Government SharePoint Migrations
Background Headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, DocPoint Solutions, a Konica Minolta company, specializes in implementing, training and supporting Microsoft SharePoint and its integrated suite of products. The company provides comprehensive consultative services and support to a wide range of federal, state and local governments as well as private and commercial enterprises. The Challenge Over the past… Read more »
Ciena Automates its Processes to Reduce Delivery Times
Background Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Ciena Corporation (Ciena) is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software and services that support the delivery and transport of voice, video and data service. Its products are used in telecommunications networks operated by telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments and enterprises. Ciena has over… Read more »
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Heads towards a Paper-free Admissions Office with DocPoint Solutions Background With globally renowned programs, the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School is dedicated to creating and sharing knowledge that shapes business practices while educating business leaders who will grow economies and enhance their communities. Although Johns Hopkins University has always… Read more »
Quality Associates Converts Exchange Visitor’s Files For The U.S. Department Of State
Background and Challenges The Department of State’s Educational & Cultural Affairs, Private Sector Exchange (ECA/EC) identified a requirement to scan significant volumes of paper records related to the bureau’s legal, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities in order to automate the file reference process and provide wider access to the files. By cataloging and formatting the scanned… Read more »
SigNet Technologies, Inc.
SigNet Technologies Automates Proposal Process with DocPoint and Nintex Background SigNet Technologies, Inc. is a security systems integration company, focused on the physical security needs of both government and commercial clients. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in the Washington, D.C., Metro area, SigNet has extensive experience in the design, integration, installation and maintenance of Electronic… Read more »
Cornerstone Records Management
Cornerstone Records Management emerged in 2008 when Sterling Partners, a private equity firm, sought to build a national, full-service provider of records and document management solutions. The progressive acquisition and merger of companies gave Cornerstone hardcopy storage, document destruction and rudimentary document scanning capabilities. To expand from a regional to a national footprint, Cornerstone needed… Read more »
DocPoint Solutions Implements Microsoft SharePoint and Digital Document System for Newark Housing Authority
Background The Newark Housing Authority builds and maintains affordable housing to encourage economic independence and healthy communities. The organization administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is a national rental assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program assists low- and moderate-income families by paying a portion of the family’s… Read more »
Legal and General is using SharePoint to streamline the review and approval of reinsurance treaties
Legal & General America, Inc. (LGA) is a nationally recognized market leader in the individual life insurance market. The company, which is headquartered in Frederick, Md., ranks seventh in the United States for new coverage issued and reported net income of $149.4 million and assets of over $5.7 billion in 2011. LGA is a member… Read more »
Evolving Johns Hopkins Medicine’s (FJHM) Underutilized SharePoint Site
The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine (FJHM) is the philanthropic arm of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Through 15 development offices, each aligned with a clinical area, FJHM raises money to support treatment, research and educational programs. FJHM decided to decentralize its operations and collocate development offices within the programmatic entity supported. Maxine A. Given, FJHM’s Senior… Read more »