Our Software Alliance Program exists to support organizations who develop Connectors utilizing the eCopy ShareScan Software Development Kit (SDK) or the eCopy Desktop SDK.  The SDKs are available to:

• Corporate IT Departments - For any organization that would like to develop an integration to eCopy for internal use only.
• Independent Software Vendors/System Integrators - For any organization that would like to develop an integration to eCopy and will be distributing or selling the developed solution.

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Corporate IT Departments

Corporate IT Departments worldwide utilize the eCopy SDKs to create tightly integrated solutions to their back end applications, maximizing their investment in both their hardware and software infrastructures. The result: Dramatic improvements in document workflow and improved office worker efficiency. To obtain the SDKs, please do the following:

• Sign a Developer Agreement and return with payment 
  
  • Determine if you would like to have access to ticket-based technical support.  The annual fee for ticket-based support and product updates is $2400 USD.  If you do not wish to receive product updates or support, there is no cost to access the eCopy SDKs
  • Complete a brief online application
  • Sign Developer Agreement
  • Return with payment if you are electing the support option
  • Once agreement and payment (if applicable) are received, you will be sent a link to download the SDKs
  • Questions? Send us an email.

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Independent Software Vendors/System Integrators

The eCopy Connections Alliance Program (eCAP) exists to support our software alliance partners who develop Connectors utilizing the eCopy software development kit (SDK). eCAP partners receive sales, marketing, and development support to promote the solution to the end user. Learn more about eCAP:

Select which level of partnership best meets your organization’s needs:

• Partner – The Partner level provides access to the eCopy ShareScan SDK and the eCopy Desktop SDK.  It is a more comprehensive, all-inclusive way to partner with eCopy.  This level provides marketing and ticket-based technical support.  Learn more about Partner level benefits and eligibility/requirements.  Cost: $2400 USD annual program fee.
• Developer – The Developer level provides access to the eCopy ShareScan SDK  and the eCopy Desktop SDK.  It is a basic option for those wishing to begin working with the eCopy SDKs. This level comes with no marketing or technical support.  Cost: $0

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Why Develop a Connector?

Today, eCopy and our eCAP partners provide Connectors to many leading document management, e-mail, fax, cost recovery, and other business applications. We continue to expand our library of Connectors, offering customers easy, seamless integration with eCopy products and their current infrastructures.

Benefits of developing a Connector include:

• Extend the value proposition of your solution
  • ShareScan SDK - Broaden your application to capture paper documents at the front office networked copier (MFP) and provide the security and protection needed to support government and related compliance regulations
  • Desktop SDK- Enhance the functionality of eCopy Desktop as a universal client for scanned documents, ultimately increasing workflow efficiencies for an organization and improving the user's experience
    
• Secure additional sources of revenue
  • Increase the value of your application and increase customers; sell Connectors and/or eCopy software
    
• Increase opportunities for new partnerships 
  • eCopy supports our various partners in identifying new business opportunities, and working together to maximize revenue from them.
    
• Gain a competitive advantage
  • Differentiate your application from others through the capability of being able to easily include paper-based information
    
• Maximize your resources and speed your time to market 
  • ShareScan SDK - The Open Platform architecture enables developers to create one Connector to work with all eCopy enabled scanner/digital copier platforms.
    
• Take advantage of eCAP partner benefits 
  • eCopy will assist you with promoting your Connector and solution to our various sales channels

eCAP Benefits

eCAP provides our partners with a wide array of benefits and support. Below is an overview of some of the eCAP benefits.

Sales and Marketing:

• Access to sales collateral and sales materials
• Quarterly eNewsletters
• Access to Partner web site
• eCopy Paper Connection Forum participation opportunities
• Listing and link on the eCopy web site
• Participation in joint customer case studies 
• ScanStation Purchase Program

Technical and Support:

• Receive the eCopy ShareScan SDK and eCopy Desktop SDK (including related software to support functional testing on a PC)
• Related product revisions and upgrades
• Participation in SDK beta programs
• Technical support via ask eCopy
• Access to ScanStation Loaner Program

eCAP Eligibility and Requirements

The program is available to developers worldwide where eCopy products are currently sold. Applicants should possess the following skills to successfully utilize the SDK:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 experience
• Familiarity with COM based applications
• Knowledge of the application to be integrated with eCopy ShareScan or eCopy Desktop
• Requires submission of an online eCAP Application and acceptance by eCopy
• Requires approved applicants to sign and eCopy Agreement
• Payment of annual program fee: 
  • $2,400 USD
• Develop and complete Connector launch plan as outlined in the Launch Guide from eCopy