DocRead uses the SharePoint API to get the list of users that have been assigned to a DocRead audience. Because of limitations with this API DocRead audiences can only contain individual windows users, SharePoint Groups, ASP.Net roles, standard Windows security groups and SharePoint audiences. Active Directory Universal security groups and distribution lists are not supported. […]
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Why is DocRead different from competing software?We are very often asked how DocRead differs from its competitors. Here’s a recent response we gave (slightly tweaked to protect the identity of the requestor!): Great question! Although we have a few competitors in the same area of ‘compliance’ – as far as we know – we don’t have […]
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How do I disable DocRead Completed EmailsThe DocRead Notification Scheduler is responsible for issuing emails to users when tasks are assigned to them, are completed by them or fall overdue. Depending on your situation, you may find it helpful to disable ‘task completed’ emails from being sent out with DocRead. To disable task completed emails […]
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How to Govern and Control DocRead for SharePoint?DocRead for SharePoint is very powerful because with just a few clicks it’s possible to configure an important document to be sent and tracked to all employees in an organization. Once a document has been distributed, an employee will be notified by email (when the task is created, completed or […]
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How does DocRead differ from Information Management Policies?DocRead for SharePoint is the only policy management software that integrates straight into SharePoint and allows compliance professionals to distribute and track their policies and procedures. A question recently came up asking us to explain how DocRead was different from what you can achieve with standard ‘Information Management Policies’ in SharePoint. […]
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DocRead for Recommended ReadingDocRead for SharePoint is the only policy management software that integrates straight into SharePoint and allows compliance professionals to distribute and track their policies and procedures. One of the major uses for DocRead is it’s ability to help in compliance efforts by sending out ‘required‘ reading to a group of users. Once it’s been […]
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Multiple Language Options Available in DocReadCurrent language options Currently our products only support English in that the DocRead screens and menus are written in English. The actual items / policies / documents you wish to assign to users can obviously be written in any language, however the user will currently receive instructions in English. We have […]
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Regulatory Compliance – Auditing The ability to verify and follow through a series of events to prove compliance (or not!) is essential. Historical records detailing who, what and how an event occurred are required by most regulatory bodies. Although the word ‘Audit’ sometimes sends a shiver down many a hardened business professionals’ back, immense comfort […]
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