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TME the distributor of Algorithmic Research (ARX) in Australia and New Zealand, a leading worldwide provider of digital signatures and data security solutions, has installed its CoSign digital signature appliance, at the Townsville City Council (TCC) in Queensland Australia.

CoSign provides the Council with an integrated solution that improves workflow, enhances document security and enables paperless business processes at the Council and with its third party suppliers.

Using digital signatures, the Council has revamped its entire approval process. CoSign's technology allows users to replace handwritten signatures, sealing documents written in Word, Excel and PDF, with legally-binding electronic signatures.

"Prior to the installation, Townsville management and staff were caught up in the traditional approval process faced by many companies around the world," says Jim Cornall, Manager, Corporate Information & Support. "Even though documents were drafted in Word they still had to be printed for signing purposes. Using CoSign we can electronically sign documents within the applications we use daily."

According to Cornall, the Council saves on costs and time as its traditional paper-based processes fall by the wayside. Their intention is to use the desktop for all processes, distribution and delivery of correspondence and data.

Elaborating on the decision taken to install CoSign, Cornall says the TCC was attracted to the simplicity and ease-of-use of the appliance. "CoSign was up and running the same day it was connected to our network. This meant our staff could start signing documents right away."

"CoSign's standard electronic signatures are based on an industry standard PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), a mature and proven technology, which ensures signer authenticity, data integrity and non-repudiation of documents," says Ari Seror, Director of Professional Services, ARX.

The installation, completed with ARX partner, TME Consulting Limited, a provider of electronic signature solutions and Finger Print systems, is as a milestone achievement for ARX, as the company can now boast a CoSign install base on five continents.

About the Townsville City Council (TCC)

The Townsville region, with a population of more than 160,000, is widely regarded as the capital of North Queensland. It provides the northern link for State and Federal Governments, as well as for private enterprise in primary and secondary industries, mining, commerce, retail, and community and cultural services. Townsville City Council manages a staff of more than 1200 people working across a number of different locations in the region.

For more information www.townsville.qld.gov.au/

About TME Consulting Limited

TME provides professional and comprehensive Finger Print authentication, and Digital Signature Solutions, deliveries a full range of capabilities that combines advanced technology with local support in New Zealand and Australia.
TME bases its activities on the extensive knowledge and experience of its team of experts, providing local and national support for comprehensive solutions for Time & Attendance Management, Jobs Costing, Digital Signatures, and Authentication.

For more information www.DigitalSignatures.com.au  

About CoSign®

CoSign® is an electronic signature solution. Based on standard PKI technology, CoSign guarantees signer authenticity, data integrity, and non-repudiation of electronic documents.
With CoSign's standard electronic signatures you can sign & seal electronic documents; expedite business processes; reduce costs; Increase security and Comply with regulations.
CoSign electronic signature solution supports all major applications and file formats (Word, Excel, Outlook, 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.

For more information please visit www.DigitalSignature.co.nz/cosign.html 

 

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