Australia’s Synercon Group announce the release of Version 3  of a.k.a. information governance software, rewritten using .NET.

a.k.a. version 3 is a enterprise tool for describing and assembling metadata elements and combining them into a vast range of different information structures – metadata models, taxonomies, retention schedules, data maps etc. 

According to Synercon Managing Partner, Eddy Wilkinson, “a.k.a. version 3 recognises the need of the enterprise to share and manage metadata across all manner of information systems. It is designed for users who want to design and model systems without having to be technology experts.”

“a.k.a. version 3 is groundbreaking” says Synercon Founding Partner Conni  Christensen.  “The information management environment is changing rapidly and we need to be flexible in our response. For example SharePoint has been a game changer in that it has thrown up new information management models but we still need to deliver information governance rules into these systems.

“a.k.a. Version 3 delivers a multi dimensional approach to information governance.  We have long recognised through our work with recordkeeping standards that there are powerful connections between different metadata elements that can be leveraged for better recordkeeping outcomes. Using a.k.a. we can build extensive sets of metadata and with the modelling tools, make connections and deploy them into content management systems using XML file outputs.”

First released in 2002, a.k.a. software is now used by over 350 organisations in the Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States.  Recent sales include Computer Sciences Corporation (US), Food and Drug Administration (US), United Nations, Transport for London, Welsh Assembly  and British Houses of Parliament.

“From day one we have collaborated with our clients to continuously improve a.k.a..
With Version 3 we have undertaken a complete rewrite using .NET to provide an infinitely more flexible tool. a.k.a.® can be configured from the ground up to suit almost any requirement. Multilingual users are also catered for.”