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Why Upgrade to RightFax 10.5?
An Introduction to What’s New
RightFax provides a comprehensive enterprise fax and document distribution solution that integrates with virtually any industry application while maximizing our customer’s
productivity and cost-savings.
Platform Support
Performance and Scalability
User Experience
Administrative Control Integrations
Platform Support RightFax 10.5 § Microsoft SQL Versions
§ Dialogic SDK 6.5.2
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § Windows 8 Support
§ IE 10 Support for RightFax Web Client
§ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering Support
§ Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Live Migration Support
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Microsoft SQL Version
§ Supports Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard and Enterprise Editions
§ RightFax 10.5 ships with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express Edition § During Setup, you may connect to an existing SQL Server, or
install a new RightFax database which installs SQL Server 2012 Express directly on the RightFax server
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RightFax 10.5
Dialogic SDK 6.5.2
§ Updated Dialogic software to support the new Dialogic Brooktrout TR1034+ELP30-TE Hardware § Low profile, half-size PCIe board
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Platform Support RightFax 10.5 § Microsoft SQL Versions
§ Dialogic SDK 6.5.2
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § Windows 8 Support
§ IE 10 Support for RightFax Web Client
§ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering Support
§ Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Live Migration Support
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Windows 8 and IE 10.0
§ RightFax FaxUtil can be installed on client computers running Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System (x86 and x64)
§ RightFax Web Client supports the use of Internet Explorer 10.0
Ø Advantages ü When you are ready to upgrade your systems to run Windows 8 or
IE 10, RightFax will be ready too
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Platform Support
Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering
§ RightFax is supported for deployment in Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Failover Clustering environments
• Helps keep your RightFax application online when an expected or unexpected disruption occurs
• Provides availability for RightFax to operate in during server downtime
Ø Advantages ü Confidence that RightFax will transfer, or failover, to another
server and pick up operations without a long disruption of service ü Maintains mission-critical faxing when you need it
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Platform Support
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V with Live Migration
§ RightFax now supports Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Live Migration in a virtual environment
§ With Hyper-V Live Migration, administrators can move running VMs from one Hyper-V physical host to another without any disruption of service or perceived downtime
Ø Advantages ü Confidence that RightFax will transfer, or failover, to another
server and pick up operations without a long disruption of service ü Maintains mission-critical faxing when you need it
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Platform Support
Windows 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services
§ FaxUtil and Print-to-Fax are available to users of Windows 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services
§ Allows administrators to host applications or full desktop sessions and provide terminal access to FaxUtil and Print-to-Fax applications
Ø Advantages ü Provides RightFax functionality to users of remote desktop
terminals ü Increases productivity of remote desktop terminal users
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Platform Support
Performance and Scalability RightFax 10.5 § Hierarchical Image File
Storage
§ Microsoft Message Queuing Outbound Fax Queuing
§ Web Services API
§ RightFax Internet Connector
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § OEM Channel
Flexibility
§ RightFax Connect
Performance and Scalability
§ 10.0 and prior Image Directory
§ 10.5 New Image Directory Structure
§ 10.5 Image Directory
All fax image
files were stored in one
directory
The image
directory structure is now
hashed.
Hierarchical Image File Storage RightFax 10.5
Performance and Scalability
§ The image directory structure is now hashed, and each fax stored in its own unique subfolder within the RightFax directory § Image file searches and scans are fast § File I/O times are faster § Fax images open quickly § Increased server environment scalability
Ø Advantages ü Increased productivity ü Faster server response time ü Consistent fax server performance over time ü Sustained performance regardless of number of faxes or image
files
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Performance and Scalability
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) § Re-architecture of interactions between FaxServer and
DocTransport
§ Outbound fax queues are now stored in MSMQ instead of the SQL database
Ø Advantages ü Improved document processing capabilities ü Efficiently process high volumes of documents allowing full
scalability and utilization of RightFax licensed channels ü Optimized fax and document delivery in all environments ü Greater economies of scale for full utilization of RightFax licensed
channels ü Increased outbound fax volume in less time
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Web Services API § Web Services API is now available for custom web
applications independent of vendor, platform, and language § Includes functions for sending, receiving and checking status of
faxes § Uses XML and HTTP for a common platform
Ø Advantages ü Easy integration of custom applications with RightFax ü Enabling customers and partners to create custom integration with
RightFax
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Performance and Scalability
RightFax Internet Connector § RightFax Internet Connector is a new way to fax by
providing a connection between two RightFax fax servers that bypasses the telephony network.
§ This technology is a service which extends the existing capabilities of RightFax and is the first-ever, tangible improvement to the way faxes are transmitted
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ü A cheaper way to send faxes via RightFax, while maintaining the strong attributes of non-repudiation for faxed documents.
ü A faster way to send faxes via
the RightFax server.
ü A solution to send large files, without the worry of transmission failure or long transmission times.
ü A solution that provides confidence that the entity receiving faxed document is who the sender believes them to be.
ü A solution that safely sends
documents which are safe from interception and tampering.
ü A solution that addresses all of these without any change to the way customers use RightFax today.
The RightFax Internet Connector is…
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Performance and Scalability RightFax 10.5 § Hierarchical Image File
Storage
§ Microsoft Message Queuing Outbound Fax Queuing
§ Web Services API
§ RightFax Internet Connector
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § OEM Channel
Flexibility
§ RightFax Connect
Performance and Scalability
OEM Channel Flexibility
§ Channels can be moved from one DocTransport to another server’s DocTransport when necessary
§ Channel sharing and flexibility means that customer’s do not need to license additional channels for redundant or failover environments
§ Separate DocTransports can share the same channels without the need for redundant channels
Ø Advantages ü Greater flexibility in channel usage ü Share channels across DocTransports for increased availability
and higher uptime ü Eliminate the need for redundant channels for DocTransport usage
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Performance and Scalability
RightFax Connect
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Secure fax communications via the cloud A hybrid fax solution that sends and receives faxes
via the cloud.
Removes fax telephony complexity by eliminating telephone lines, fax boards, fax channels, gateways and complex PBX integrations.
Extends RightFax delivery by ensuring secure data transfer to and from the cloud.
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RightFax Connect
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§ The strength of RightFax without the complexity of managing telephony connections
§ Simple to set up
§ Flexible capacity – handles peak volume when you need it
§ Easy to add or port existing fax numbers worldwide
§ Maintains RightFax’s Security, Privacy and Data Sovereignty
Secure fax communications via the cloud
Performance and Scalability
RightFax 10.5 FP1
User Experience RightFax 10.5 § Fax Image Enhancements § Improved User Interface § Improved Web Client
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § Real-time Updates
within Microsoft Outlook 2010
§ Configure Delegates from Web Client
§ More Detailed Fax History
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Image Enhancements
§ RightFax processes incoming faxes to: § De-skew the image
§ Adjust the image for proper reading orientation
§ De-noise the image
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User Experience RightFax 10.5 § Fax Image Enhancements § Improved User Interface § Improved Web Client
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § Real-time Updates
within Microsoft Outlook 2010
§ Configure Delegates from Web Client
§ More Detailed Fax History
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Real-time Updates within Microsoft Outlook 2010
§ Microsoft Outlook 2010 users with the RightFax Outlook Advanced Fax Extensions are able to view the real-time status of outbound fax documents and to approve faxes requiring approval
Ø Advantages ü Improved functionality for fax transmissions within Microsoft
Outlook 2010 ü Increased transparency for workflows ü Increased productivity for users of Microsoft Outlook 2010
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Configure Delegates from the RightFax Web Client
§ Allows users of RightFax Web Client to configure their delegate settings from any supported platform and web browser
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Administrative Control RightFax 10.5 § Manage all Cover Sheets
from EFM
§ Group Filters for Cover Sheets and Library Documents
§ File Conversion White-list
§ Admin Dashboard
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § DTMF White-List
§ Group Archive Control
Administrative Control
Manage all Cover Sheets from EFM
§ Administrators can now manage all cover sheets from EFM
§ Cover sheets reside in the database
Ø Advantages ü Administrators no longer need to manage cover sheets from within
the FCS folder ü Administrators can control cover sheets from a centralized location ü Increased productivity through intuitive cover sheet management ü Easy-to-manage cover sheets in all types of RightFax server
environments
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Administrative Control
Group Filters for Cover Sheets and Library Documents
§ A new user interface for administrators within EFM is now available to select which cover sheets and library documents are available to defined user groups
Ø Advantages ü Allows administrators to choose which cover sheets and library
documents are available to defined user groups ü Allows administrators to limit the documents available to certain
groups ü Greater control over cover sheets and library documents ü Greater control over access to server documents by groups
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Administrative Control
File Conversion White-List § Administrators can now create a white-list of file types
that they want the RightFax server to covert for transmission
§ RightFax will only convert and transmit those file types that are on the white-list
Ø Advantages ü Greater control of the types of files that can be sent via RightFax ü Prevention of processing time wasted on non-convertible file types ü Reduction of server overhead consumed by unsupported file types
§ Note: RightFax 10.5 FP1 includes an enhancement so that users can see the file conversion white-list
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Administrative Control
Administrative Control RightFax 10.5 § Manage all Cover Sheets
from EFM
§ Group Filters for Cover Sheets and Library Documents
§ File Conversion White-list
§ Admin Dashboard
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § DTMF White-List
§ Group Archive Control
Administrative Control
DTMF White-List
§ Administrators can create a DTMF White-List of approved inbound fax numbers
§ RightFax servers using DTMF for routing can now prevent inbound faxes based on the white-list
Ø Advantages ü Eliminates spam faxes from fax numbers not on the approved
DTMF White-List ü Increase productivity by preventing unwanted inbound faxes
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Group Archive Control § RightFax Group Administrators control creation of a fax
archiving request based on: § RightFax Group membership § Fax document actions (Send, Receive, Forward, Route, Delete)
Ø Advantages ü Utilizes fax archiving to continually update fax documents stored in
an external archival system document status changes on the RightFax Server
ü Archive job XML metadata now includes fax comments
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Integrations RightFax 10.5 § Updated MFP Connector
§ Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010
§ Support for eDocs 5.3
§ Support for Lotus Notes 8.5.2 & 8.5.3
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § Certified Connector
for SAP
§ Certified Connector for Konica Minolta MFPs
Integrations
New and Updated Connectors
§ The Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 connector is now updated to support full functionality between MOSS 2010 and RightFax.
§ The OpenText eDOCS connector is now updated to support full functionality between eDOCS 5.3 and RightFax.
§ A newly built Lotus Notes Gateway has been written to support Lotus Notes 8.5.2 and 8.5.3 applications.
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Integrations RightFax 10.5 § Updated MFP Connector
§ Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010
§ Support for eDocs 5.3
§ Support for Lotus Notes 8.5.2 & 8.5.3
RightFax 10.5 FP1 § Certified Connector
for SAP
§ Certified Connector for Konica Minolta MFPs
Integrations
New Connector for SAP § RightFax 10.5 includes a newly built SAP Gateway
written to SAP NetWeaver SDK and includes Unicode support and System Landscape Directory (SLD) registration
§ For RightFax 10.5, Feature Pack 1, experts from SAP tested and certified the new SAP Gateway
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Integrations
Certified Connector for Konica Minolta MFPs
§ New personalized, fully interactive integration at the MFP control panel, which is certified for Konica Minolta MFPs
Ø Advantages ü Allows personal, interactive communication between RightFax
and the device's control panel ü Allows users to log into their RightFax account at the device
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§ Document Migration Tool – facilitates staged migration of large data sets across RightFax Servers, consolidation and rearrangement of multiple RightFax environments, and migration to new RightFax versions
§ Database Update Tool – allows implementers to deploy and test new product versions while maintaining an existing product system
New tools will make it easier than ever to update a production environment to RightFax 10.5 from RightFax 9.4 and RightFax 10
Paths to RightFax 10.5