Tikit Launches New Product: FileNote

25 May 2010

FileNote is the latest product offering from Tikit that integrates with Autonomy iManage to provide an electronic version of the file cover sheet

When firms stored all their documents in paper files, the cover sheet attached to the front of the file or notes scribbled on the front cover recorded useful information about the file. These notes varied but usually included key details of the matter including the main contacts involved, telephone numbers and files access details etc.

This gave lawyers who were involved with the matter a simple way to quickly understand the current standing of the matter. The move to electronic document storage has brought a number of benefits but one area which hasn’t survived the transition from paper file to electronic version is the file cover sheet. Many matter partners miss this simple summary. Tikit FileNote provides a solution to this by allowing an electronic version of these details, which can be accessed and updated using Outlook.

Tikit FileNote is able to offer an instant summary of a matter’s status to anyone who has security access including:-

• File notes
• Key Dates
• Matter Activity
• Graphical View of Workspace Security

Mark Garnish, Head of Development at Tikit says "We believe that FileNote is an important addition to the functionality offered by Autonomy iManage. I am particularly pleased because it has been designed following ideas and contributions from clients. I am also excited about the opportunities for further expansion of FileNote including financial, billing and contacts information. All of the FileNote connectors have been written as Web Parts so they can be used in firm's intranets and SharePoint portals as well".

Although Tikit FileNote is launched today we are delighted to be able to announce that four large firms with over 4,000 users between them have already committed to implementing it. One firm who has already made the commitment is Taylor Wessing. Following an extensive review of working practices the firm adopted an e-filing strategy 18 months ago. Significant benefits were quickly realised including efficiency gains, remote access to files, business continuity, cost savings and client service. Tim Hyman, IT Director explains "Autonomy iManage is the clear market leader and provides a robust and functional electronic repository for our matter filing. Whilst the filing and searching tools work well, our lawyers have identified a number of functions that haven't quite made the transition from the paper file to the e-file. With Tikit's FileNote we are able to plug some of those gaps utilising the 'white space' currently associated with a Matter workspace. Tikit have effectively bought the old file cover sheet back to life creating an obvious home for key matter information previously hidden".

To download the datasheet click here.