Outlined below is a typical paper form process and an electronic alternative.

Paper Process:

Step 1:  A business requests a customer to fill out a form. 

Step 2:  The form is mailed to the customer. 

Step 3:  The customer fills in the form using a pen and signs it. 

Step 4:  The form is mailed back. 

Step 5:  A data entry operator enters the form data into a database. 

Step 6:  The paper form is routed, filed, or archived as appropriate. 

Time: 3 - 5 days, Cost: $25.00 - $30.00

Electronic form with electronic signature:

Step 1:  A business requests that a customer fill out a form by clicking on a Web form.

Step 2:  The customer enters the requested information.

Step 3:  The customer electronically signs the Web form and the completed form is submitted.

Step 4:  The document is automatically sent to the appropriate parties.

Time: 2 minutes  Cost:  pennies

Notice in the example above, there are no client-side software or hardware requirements for users.  The user only needs access to a standard Web browser.

Choosing the Right Product:

is software you purchase and operate on your own server. Easy to integrate, and with many features for integrators and developers, PRONTO™ Server ERSS software is ideal for organizations that want to automate their work flow to include presentment and approval of documents online.

. This is a service-based solution operated by AlphaTrust. There is no software to purchase. We will automate your document presentment and signing on our servers. This may be integrated into your Web site for a seamless user experience.

is software for your Windows PC. It permits you to properly sign and secure any document on your desktop (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, CAD files, text documents, etc.). PRONTO™ Desktop is FREE for users who only need to view and verify signed documents, while users who need signature capability require a licensed copy.

View real-world examples of these products in action at organizations world-wide.

Contact us today and we can quickly tell you how this would work for your particular requirements.