Algorithmic Research - Electronic Signatures Enhance Business Processes at Burwood Council.

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. -- Algorithmic Research (ARX), a leading worldwide provider of standards-based electronic (digital) signatures and data security solutions, has implemented a CoSign[R] electronic signature appliance at the Burwood Council in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

CoSign allows Council users to replace handwritten signatures, sealing documents written in Word, Excel and PDF, with legally-binding digital signatures.

"The Burwood Council was looking for a way to enhance and streamline its processes, while cutting costs, and improving staff efficiency" says Pat Romano, Burwood Council GM.

"Prior to the installation, the Council faced a mountain of paper every day," says Ernie White, Burwood Council Senior Manager, Information Services. "Even though documents were drafted on a PC they still had to be printed so we could indicate our approval with a signature. Using CoSign, the final step has fallen away because we can electronically sign the documents within the applications used to create them."

"Switching to a paperless environment using electronic signatures will allow Council staff to process distribute and deliver correspondence direct from their desktops," Mr. Romano said.

CoSign ensured that the information, regardless of form, would be consistently signed and verified, ensuring document security.

Now that the documents are electronically signed, paper handling and time have also been cut.

"The streamlined business processes and reduced costs, give the Council the ability to enhance its service offerings to the public," says Mike Eyal, Director of ARX's partner, TME Consulting Limited, a provider of electronic signature solutions and Finger Print systems.

"Using CoSign's standards-based electronic signatures, the Council can now electronically sign-off on human resource forms and Council briefings documents," says Ilan Patashnik, COO, ARX.

About CoSign[R]

CoSign by ARX is a standards-based electronic (digital) signature solution. Signing & sealing electronic documents with CoSign will immediately expedite business processes, reduce costs, increase security and help organizations comply with regulations. CoSign electronic signatures are based on standard PKI technology, guaranteeing signer authenticity, data integrity and the non-repudiation of electronic documents.

CoSign electronic signature solution supports all major applications and file formats (Word, Excel[R], Outlook[R], PDF, TIFF, AutoCAD, InfoPath and many more). With a rapid deployment, unique centralized approach, built-in integration with an organization's existing user-management directory systems, and extensive 3rd party application support, CoSign guarantees a quick ROI.

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