Digital Thread takes idea of document tracking even further by inserting meta tags of most commonly used electronic business applications, such as Microsoft Office applications and e-mail. This data allows document to be tracked through all of its changes, regardless of where it’s stored in e-mail or your hard drive, even when it is sent to a non-user. It literally threads all of drafts together.

Other additional document management technologies by NextPage include Digital Signature and Version History. The Digital Signature shows information about document versions along each step of way by displaying a brief history of document each time it is e-mailed. A little signature at bottom of e-mail which informs user where document is in editorial process, who has original, when it was last altered, and how is was last changed. This saves a lot of time, keeping track of order of your document versions.

All of puzzle pieces are placed together with Version History, displaying a virtual family tree of document in a flowchart. Everything comes together with these new tools, saving time, energy, money, and sanity.

Luckily, search for software to sort, track, and merge document drafts is now available. It will take some searching to sift through so many applications. Try searching some of newer technologies mentioned above to narrow down search.

Airlines track cancellations, fares, purchases, flight loading, and seating.

Land developers find geographical survey of longitudes and latitudes for cities anywhere in United States.

Businesses track receivables, payables, inventory, and sales.

Companies break down sales reports according to product.

Corporations publish stock reports.

Marketing statistical personnel create charts and graphs, using functions.

Doctors find cancer rates across United States.

Consumers track orders and receipts.

Students view documents like US Constitution, connecting to notes, comments, and references embedded in text.

Is Interactive Mapping Technology Compatible with Other Technology?

Yes. Interactive mapping has found a way to work hand in hand with technologies companies already use. Interactive mapping is also adaptable to PDF. Some examples of technologies with which interactive mapping tools can interface include HTML, FLASH, EMF, WAR, and XML.

Business, government, and educational reports and informational presentations are constantly being created and published with a variety of technologies and applications already available on market. Documents created with same applications can be teamed up with interactive mapping tools to create a simple display of information with which companies and consumers alike can interact.