GoFile Room

Category: Document Management 

Class: Enterprise Content Management

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Best Fit

Mid- to large-size firms. Designed to work with the Thomson-Reuters suite of products, but may be used across other industries at an enterprise level as well.

Strengths

  • An intuitive interface that can be customized to your needs
  • Sophisticated workflow technologies
  • Fast scanning, document import features, and numerous other efficiency features
  • Convenient storage and retrieval of files
  • Seamless and meaningful integration with core tax and accounting applications
  • The convenience of a web-hosted solution
  • Enterprise security and control
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Brief Product Description and Pricing

GoFileRoom combines comprehensive document management, scanning, and workflow technologies with the power of the Internet to provide firms with a single tool to efficiently manage, secure, and streamline the workflow process.

Pricing for GoFileRoom varies by users and space requirements. A quote must be provided by your Account Representative.

Commentary (The following is provided by the Editor with notes and comments from others.)

GoFileRoom offers:

  • Web-based document management: Locate and deliver documents electronically to clients any time, anywhere you have an Internet connection.
  • A highly configurable solution: Customize drawers, index structures, workflows, and reports so files can be easily located according to the requirements of each department.
  • Fast and easy document searching: Quickly find any document using the new innovative QuickLaunch tool, or other options.
  • Flexible email capabilities: Quickly attach files and email them to your clients, send dynamic document links, and secure outgoing PDFs with on-the-fly passwords.
  • Fast, efficient scanning of all documents: Scan documents in bulk and organize with the highest degree of accuracy by leveraging barcode and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.
  • Efficient annotation options: Speed up the preparation and review process by leveraging Acrobat’s native document handling, which enables you to quickly annotate, bookmark, merge, append, and highlight documents.
  • Extended integration with Adobe Acrobat® Use TaxTools to run an electronic calculator tape, optimize dual monitor views, and apply hundreds of accounting specific tickmarks.
  • Easy records retention and maintenance: Establish firm-wide document retention policies to comply with records retention requirements and give you maximum security and control. Two independent sign-ons are required to permanently delete and destroy documents.
  • Efficient management of files for ALL departments. A true firm-wide solution, GoFileRoom ES allows you to store all client service and internal department documents in one centralized location for quick access.

Technical Specifications

  • Processor Intel or AMD 2 Ghz 64-bit processor
  • RAM 2 GB
  • Monitor 15” with a resolution of 1024×768
  • Operating System The 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Server 2019, Server 2016, or Server 2012 R2*.
Technical specs
  • Internet Connection: A broadband or persistent, high-speed internet connection is required. We recommend a dedicated, high-speed business class connection.
  • Microsoft Office:  The 32- or 64-bit version of Microsoft Office 2019, 2016, or 2013 is required to take advantage of integration with Office applications and other features.
  • Adobe® Acrobat® : GoFileRoom requires Adobe Acrobat 2017-2020 (Standard or Professional edition) to take advantage of integration with PDF files.
  • Printer:  A Windows-supported printer capable of data compression and a minimum 2 MB of memory is required; we recommend 16 MB of memory.
  • Scanner:  A TWAIN or WIA compliant scanner is required.

Integration with Accounting and Ease of Setup

GoFileRoom is a web-based solution requiring high-speed Internet connectivity. The application is straight forward and can be set by in-house staff without significant technical expertise.

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Representative Client List (if available)

GoFileRoom is used by a number of firms across the United States. Ask an account representative for a comparable firm listing.

Company History and Contact Information

Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TRI); Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI); London Stock Exchange (LSE: TRIL); and Nasdaq (NASDAQ: TRIN). Thomson Tax & Accounting employs over 3,800 people across the United States, and serves the tax, accounting, compliance, professional, and government markets. GoFileRoom Account Representatives can be reached at 800-726-1040 or es.sales@thomson.com

Employees:3,800 + US
Markets:Tax, accounting, compliance, professional, and government
Stock listing:New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TRI)
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI)
London Stock Exchange (LSE: TRIL)
Nasdaq (NASDAQ: TRIN).

GoFileRoom Account Representatives can be reached at 800-726-1040 or es.sales@thomson.com