ARGOS PRINT & COPY TRACKING ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION. sepialine.com/aec

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1 ARGOS PRINT & COPY TRACKING ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION sepialine.com/aec

2 Argos has transformed the way we approach project expenses. Implementing Argos, we ve gained clarity into how, who and when we incur expenses; we ve raised awareness and visibility among users, reduced waste and most significantly we ve improved the bottom line and gained a competitive advantage. Kelly Uehling Director of Technology, BNIM Architects

3 GETTING REIMBURSED JUST GOT EASIER. Does your firm consider printing and copying overhead? Do you try to bill your clients for reproductions, but rely on the clipboard honor system to track? Or maybe you use software to track those expenses, but the software s hard to use, or rude to your employees. Compatible with CAD, BIM, and accounting, Argos is friendly, easy cost recovery software that understands design professionals. A better way to bill for expenses. Is the word love a little too strong to describe how your employees will feel about billing their expenses with Argos? The Argos Desktop Client refines the way you bill expenses by removing obstacles, enforcing gently but firmly, and asking questions in a sensible way, so that everyone stays productive and happy. The way we see it, happy employees means less resistance, fewer problems, more accurate data, and more reimbursable revenue. And isn t that the whole point? Accounting mind-meld, built in. Argos works with your accounting system to minimize data entry and ensure accuracy. Plug in the basic information about your accounting software, then set up a schedule. Argos keeps everything synchronized; new projects are added, and old projects are removed, so your employees always bill their printing and copying to real live projects. Argos works with Deltek Vision, Advantage, Sema4, FMS, Axium Ajera, or any ODBC-compliant database. Automation for Deltek Vision Project synchronization Argos automatically pulls your projects, phases, tasks, project managers and locations directly from Deltek Vision on your schedule. Data round-trip Argos automatically sends expense data back into Deltek Vision, so there s no more inaccurate, tedious ten-key data entry.

4 CAD and BIM spoken here. Software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Autodesk Revit use special print drivers that confound other print tracking software. But not Argos. Argos is application- and version-neutral, so it s ready to track the software you use today and next year. And because Argos doesn t interfere with your natural print process, it works great with batch printing, plot scripts it even tracks DOS printing. So regardless of your CAD workflow, Argos is ready. Your expenses, reported beautifully. When it s time to get paid, Argos helps you present your expenses with clarity. First, plug in the numbers how much you pay and how much you want to charge. You can even set up different cost structures for different clients. Then, built-in Argos reports break down expenses by project, by device, by user, or by office, with as much or as little detail as you want. Argos ships with over twenty basic reports, and more are available. And because it s built on Crystal Reports, the customization options are endless. Get started today. Download your free Argos trial at Friction-Free Workflow Unlike most tracking systems that hold you up at your copier or multi-function peripheral (MFP) with a litany of questions and prompts, Argos reduces things to one step: logging in. Argos moves the accounting process away from the device and onto your workstation where the Argos Desktop Client delivers an easy-to-use, feature-rich billing experience. You get happier employees, accurate information, and more money and you ll only find it with Argos. Log in and get to work here......then return here to bill your work to a project

5 The large format experts. With deep roots in the large format world, Argos tracks technical documents with precision and accuracy. Argos software connectors work with your plotters desktop- and web-based print submission tools, drivers, and walkup copy and scan features. Argos is compatible with: Océ TDS, ColorWave, PlotWave and Repro Desk KIP printers and Powerprint Request Xerox AccXES Large format models from HP, Canon, Ricoh, and more MFPs and copiers, no strings attached. Argos tracks copy and print activity on your MFPs and copiers with grace and ease. Argos embedded software runs directly on the front panel of your compatible MFPs to secure your equipment, authenticate users, and track their activity. Argos works with MFPs from Sharp, Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, HP, Ricoh, and more. Argos peripherals. For MFPs where embedded copy tracking isn t available, the Argos Keypad Terminal lets nearly any MFP work with Argos. For the ultimate in convenience, the Argos Proximity reader authenticates users without keying in a code. Spotlight: ZGF Architects Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects is one of the nation s largest and most respected design firms. After years of frustration with their print and copy tracking software, the Portland-based firm switched to Argos. Today, ZGF captures more expense data than ever, with less administration and overhead, and it all integrates seamlessly with their accounting software. Read the full case study at sepialine.com/zgf

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