Fortis Inflo Q&A

Fortis Inflo is the workflow answer for automating document processes in a Fortis system. Inflo uses a rule-based approach to move documents to a specified folder, set index data, send e-mail notifications and run external programs. With Inflo, streamline business processes and enjoy the benefits of an efficient workplace. For additional information, contact us at info@keeforce.com.

Q: What is Inflo?

A: Inflo provides quick, accurate and efficient workflow capabilities to a Fortis document management system. Once business processes are diagrammed using Inflo's built-in process design tool, Inflo monitors the Fortis databases and automatically routes documents based on the rules defined for a process.

Q: What are the benefits of Inflo?

A: Tired of manually sending files from department to department or even cubicle to cubicle? Think inter-office mail is too slow? With Fortis' superior document management capabilities and Inflo's efficiency, completing tasks in a timely manner and ensuring business goals are met just got easier. Automating the flow of documents not only increases productivity and provides significant cost-savings, but it also eliminates time-consuming bottlenecks that hinder process completions. With such an effective way to complete business tasks, your ability to quickly respond to customers and clients will increase your competitive advantage.

Q: Who should use Inflo?

A: Any business that wants to streamline their document-centric business processes. If you have documents that require several levels of input to complete a business procedure, then Inflo can help you accelerate its completion. Processing purchase orders, managing expense reports and approving claims are all procedures that can be automated with Inflo. Inflo accommodates most every document-centric business process.

Q: How does Inflo work?

A: Inflo consists of two main components: the Process Designer and the Inflo server. With the Process Designer, you create a graphical map or process diagram, using lines, symbols and text labels. This diagram details the specific tasks, participants, rules for the flow of documents through the process and the actions to be performed on the documents. The Inflo server monitors the Fortis database(s) and performs the actions specified for the process. Moving documents to a specified folder, sending e-mail notifications and running external programs can all be automatically executed.

Q: What's needed for Inflo to work?

A: Businesses need to have or purchase Fortis document management software as Inflo is an option for Fortis systems. Businesses must also have a server-class machine for the Inflo server to successfully monitor the Fortis databases.