Features & Functions
This page outlines some of the core features of Cincom® ChannelStream™.
Inputs
- No modification is needed for existing processes
- Can be connected to any document management system
- Automatic file recognition, format conversion and creation of indexes
- Available for both batch and interactive production
- Specific procedures can be applied through exits
Processes
- Sorting, merging, splitting, grouping, stapling or envelope sequencing
- Adding technical lines, bar codes, OMR, banners or data matrix
- Handling attachments or specific printer background layouts
- Supporting contracts with national carriers for postage optimisation
- Statistics and dashboards
- Black/white or colour, single-sided or duplex printing
Outputs
- All channels are available one at a time or simultaneously.
- When needed, the layout can be modified to match channel requirements.
- Specific interfaces can be built upon request.
Outputs/Printers
- Automatic management of printers and mail processing machines
- Ability to manage trays, single-sided or duplex printing, black/white or colour printing, envelope document sequencing, envelope splitting, stapling of attachments, pre-printed attachments, post-office regulations (e.g. Tem’Post), batch sizes, etc.
- ChannelStream will select the best method for document production based on the machine’s capabilities.
Outputs/Multi-channel
- Except for the body of the document, all documents are attached to the e-mail (in PDF format).
- Message bodies will be transformed into HTML pages.
- Fax cover pages are automatically generated.
- Indexes that are needed by the archiving system will be automatically provided with the documents.
- Text messages (SMS) will be built based on a standard message that is personalized with the customer’s specific information.
- E-billing capabilities will be developed to match the appropriate protocol.
ChannelStream Administration
- The tool is managed through a thin-client interface.
- The administrator can set up users, environments and resources and define workflow rules.
- Schedules, dashboards and statistics can be accessed and exported for auditing or tracking of each single document produced.
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