trace:original – the technology enabling document digitalisation
Our most important documents are not simply letters on a paper, they are parts of complex systems of law, customs, responsibility, accountability and trust. This is the reason why paper documents still exist.
trace:original offers a technical solution to the human needs of documents, by replicating every function of paper, enabling every process and every party to reap the benefits of digitalisation.
What makes trace:original work?
Each function of trace:original can be seen as a layer that enables the actions we need to do for the document to perform its function.
Human readable content
Data is rendered as a regular PDF that can be read and checked by anyone without special software or subscription, just like a paper. Layout and design can be set freely.
Machine readable content
The same data that is rendered as a PDF is also attached in a structured format (like YAML or XML) to said PDF. This allows systems to read the data without OCR, and with 100% data accuracy.
Data standards
Any data standard can be attached at creation. This allows computer systems to understand the meaning of the data, a key enabler for Straight Through Processing.
Attachments
Supporting documents can be permanently attached to trace:original documents, providing proof and additional information if necessary.
Electronic signatures
trace:original supports electronic seals and signatures of any quality from all major providers like Docusign, Adobe sign, etc., as well as our own Enigio Sign, allowing the document to be securely tied to a person or organisation.
Blockchain possession and integrity tracing
The final part that ties the trace:original document together, our blockchain seals and tracks creation, transfer of possession and changes to the document, making it immutable, verifiable and fraud safe.
