What is a.k.a.®?

a.k.a.® is a software toolkit for developing the foundation structures needed to manage documents and records.

a.k.a.® is used to create and maintain a comprehensive range of records management tools - file plans, business classification schemes, taxonomies, thesauri, glossaries, records retention and disposition schedules.

a.k.a.® makes it easy to create schemes which meet best practice standards as defined in the Records Management standard ISO 15489.


a.k.a.® Classification and Taxonomies

For designing, creating, maintaining and publishing thesauri, taxonomies, business classification schemes, file plans, and glossaries.

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a.k.a.® Disposition and Vital Records Management

For designing, creating, maintaining and publishing records retention and disposal schedules in accordance with the ISO 15489 standard (DIRKS methodology). Now also including record types to identify and document vital records, a.k.a.® is the essential tool for records managers' Business Continuity planning.

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About Synercon

Synercon Management Consulting specialises in all aspects of records and document management solutions, with special focus on the provision of the non-technical infrastructure that will underpin best practice information management.
Experience a.k.a.®


Watch our online demos for a.k.a.® software.
a.k.a.® Records Classification and
a.k.a.® Disposition Management

Download your own free 30-day evaluation copy of a.k.a.®. Registering online for the download is easy and free.

Contact us for more ways to experience a.k.a.® at your convenience.
Who uses a.k.a.®?

a.k.a.® is used by over 300 organisations worldwide and is the tool of trade for:

  • records managers
  • records management consultants
  • records regulators
  • EDRM implementers
    • In many cases a.k.a.® has reduced the time taken to develop file plans and retention schedules by over 50% through:
  • effortless data entry
  • customisable importing
  • reciprocal term linking
  • instantaneous reporting and exporting


    • a.k.a.® also adds value through:

  • professional reporting
  • integration with EDRM through XML, TXT, CSV
  • direct publication to the web


    • a.k.a.® delivers customised file plans, thesauri and retention schedules into Hummingbird, TRIM Objective and RecFind EDRM systems. Now with XML exporting, a.k.a.® can also deliver data files into Documentum, Infovision, Interwoven, FileNet, and SharePoint.

    Read what users of a.k.a.® have to say

    Synercon signs Whole of Government Contract for a.k.a.®

    The Australian State of Queensland has purchased a.k.a.® Classification and Disposition Management software to support its whole-of-government Electronic Document and Records Management System (eDRMS) across Queensland State Government operations.

    Read the full press release


    Purchasing a.k.a.®

    You can purchase a.k.a.® directly from Synercon or from accredited distributors who can demonstrate, train and provide consulting support as required.
    What's new in a.k.a.®

    a.k.a.® v2-10

    We are very excited to announce the release of a.k.a.® v2-10 with Vital Records Management. This major update introduces a host of new features.

    For more information about the wide range of new functions in a.k.a.® v2-10 read the full Press Release or download the slideshow.

    Download your own free 30-day evaluation copy of the a.k.a.® v2-10 . Registering online for the download is easy and free.

    a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator

    With a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator, take full advantage of the editing power of a.k.a.® to build and maintain TRIM Classification Plans, TRIM Thesauri and TRIM Retention Schedules and pass this information into TRIM on a regular basis.

    Download your own free 30-day evaluation copy of the a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator. Registering online for the download is easy and free.

    For more information please read our a.k.a.® TRIM Integrator brochure or contact us at aka@synercon.com.au.

    a.k.a.® for SharePoint Integration

    Synercon is pleased to announce the beta release of the a.k.a.® to SharePoint integration strategy (Stage 1). The a.k.a.® to SharePoint Integration enables the publication of classification schemes (taxonomies) directly into the SharePoint document centre, enabling centralised control of the SharePoint File Plan.

    For more information read the full Press Release

    Synercon appoints In-Form Consult Ltd. as UK / Europe distributor for a.k.a.® software

    For more information read the full Press Release

    Synercon appoints Imerge Consulting as North America distributor for a.k.a.® software

    For more information read the full Press Release


    Read about our recent activities in the latest newsletter
    a.k.a.® on the road

    In 2009 a.k.a.® v2-10 will be on display at the following conferences and tradeshows.

    HP TRIM User Forum
    24 - 26 March 2009
    Hyatt Coolum, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

    AIIM Internation Exposition & Conference
    30 March - 2 April 2009
    Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, United States

    Records Manangement Society Annual Conference
    19 - 21 April 2009
    Hilton Brighton Metropole, United Kingdom

    MER Annual Conference & Expo
    18 - 20 May 2009
    Chicago IL, United States

    GOVIS (NZ)
    20 May 2009
    Wellington, New Zealand

    ARMA (Canada) Annual Conference & Expo
    31 May 2009
    Edmonton, Canada

    AIIM (UK) Roadshow
    1 - 5 June 2009
    Edinburgh-Leeds-Birmingham-Bristol-London, United Kingdom

    NAGARA (US) Annual Meeting & Expo
    15 - 18 July, 2008
    Crowne Plaza, Seattle, United States

    Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting
    11 August 2009
    Austin Hilton TX, United States

    RMAA Annual Convention & Expo
    20 - 23 September, 2009
    Adelaide SA, Australia

    ARMA Annual Conference & Expo
    15 - 19 October, 2009
    Orlando FL, United States