Software Alliance Programs
Our Software Alliance Program exists to support organizations who develop Connectors utilizing the eCopy ShareScan Software Development Kit (SDK) or the eCopy PaperWorks 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 is dramatic improvements in document workflow and improved office worker efficiency. To obtain the SDKs, please complete the following steps:
- 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 e-mail.
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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. 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 PaperWorks 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 PaperWorks 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
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. 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
- PaperWorks SDK- Enhance the functionality of eCopy PaperWorks as a universal client for scanned documents, ultimately increasing workflow efficiencies for an organization and improving the user's experience
- Increase the value of your application and increase customers; sell Connectors and/or eCopy software
- eCopy supports our various partners in identifying new business opportunities, and working together to maximize revenue.
- Differentiate your application from others through the capability of being able to easily include paper-based information
- ShareScan SDK - The Open Platform architecture enables developers to create one Connector to work with all eCopy-enabled scanner/digital copier platforms.
- 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 PaperWorks 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 PaperWorks
- 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
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