Contract Analyst Features

Below is a list of highlighted features of Contract Analyst.

• The "Plus" Versions come with a built-in Ad Hoc Report Writer to allow you to create any type of report you desire or create proposal and contract templates.
  
  
• Extensive Group Level Security. Create an unlimited number of user-defined security groups to restrict access to only those who need it.
  
  
• Automatic e-mail notifications of major stakeholders of due dates.
  
  
• Optional automatic numbering of contract records.
  
  
• Create new contract records from copies of existing records.
  
  
• Comprehensive: Over 850 data fields, of which 247 are a selection or user customized drop down list, 197 date fields, and only 23 are mandatory.
  
  
• The Enterprise version of the Contract Analyst can connect to different types of databases. Available for
  • MS SQL Server
  • Sybase ASE and ASA
  • Oracle
  • MySQL
  • Other database engine support is available.
• Easily add, modify, or delete every aspect of information included within your project scope.
  
  
• Includes security measures that are customizable to protect your valuable information.
  
  
• Users can be created and given different security levels within the application.
  
  
• Need to jot some information down for later use? Use the Notes feature to quickly Add or View a note.
  
  
• Have separate teams work on separate issues within the phases; such as evaluating vendors and scoring proposals.
  
  
• Perform quick searches via the 'Go to...' form or use the main search engine.
  
  
• Reports can be previewed before printing.
  
  
• Export any report in the application to Excel, HTML, PDF, RTF, Text, or TIFF.
  
  
• Navigation is achieved through various paths. You have the main treeview to cascade your data information and sub-treeviews to drill down even deeper.
  
  
• A tickler screen is provided to remind you of up coming events. Don't miss any important milestones by using the included tickler date and time stamps.
  
  
• Import/Export your Contract Analyst data to text files.
  
  
• Request for Proposals (RFP) can be electronically posted to allow outside vendors an opportunity to Electronically Bid (EBID) on your RFP and return the bid via an encrypted file. Using Contract Analyst, you can automatically import the information including the vendor information into your system.
  
  
• Internal messaging (Enterprise Version Only) allows users to send and receive pertinent information within the application.
  
  
• Capability to attach files to projects.
  • Add files by entering them in or drag/drop onto form.
  • View them with the associated application.
• Many more options provided to help make contract management a smoother and simple process.

Future Planned Enhancements

• Increased User Customization.  Add capabilities to rename or disable fields, make fields mandatory, provide default values, and other user-defined capabilities.
  
  
• Extended Audit Trail.  Add capabilities to track changes and recover data in your contract records.
  
  
• Enhanced Workflow.  Add workflow enforcement, routing notifications, and other enhancements.
  
  
• More.  And much more planned.