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'''TOWER Software''' is a [[software development]] company, founded in 1985 in [[Canberra]], [[Australia]]. They provide and support [[enterprise content management]] [[computer software|software]], such as [[TRIM Context]]. [[TRIM Captura]] was a previous software product of the company.
'''TOWER Software''' was a [[software development]] company, founded in 1985 in [[Canberra]], [[Australia]]. The company provided and supported [[enterprise content management]] [[computer software|software]], notably its TRIM product line for electronic [[records management]].


TOWER Software was acquired by [[Hewlett-Packard]] Company in 2008 as a part of its [[HP Software Division]].<ref>[http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/71/71087/HP_10K2008_Filed.pdf 2008 Hewlett-Packard Form 10-K]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/hp-to-acquire-canberra-based-tower-software/|title=HP to acquire Canberra-based Tower Software|last=Tung|first=Liam|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref>
The company headquarters remain in [[Canberra]] and there are offices in [[North America]], [[Europe]] and the [[Asia-Pacific]] area.


==History==
==History==


TOWER Software began making [[records management]] software in 1985. It shifted to providing [[EDRMS| electronic document and records management]] software with the introduction of TRIM Captura in 1998. TRIM Context was released in 2002. In 2004 the company re-branded itself as a provider of enterprise content management solutions.
TOWER Software began making [[records management]] software in 1985.<ref>http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications-information/6481512-1.html TOWER Software's TRIM Captura Records Management Software Now Available Through U.S. Department of Transportation (8 May 2000). Retrieved 2010-02-14.</ref> It shifted to providing [[EDRMS|electronic document and records management]] software with the introduction of TRIM Captura in 1998. TRIM Context was released in 2002. In 2004 the company re-branded itself as a provider of enterprise content management solutions.


TOWER Software contributed to the development of international and local standards by sitting on a working group to develop AS4390 (the Australian standard for records management), which influenced the ISO 15489 standard, and by reviewing the MoReq and DoD 5015.2 standards.<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications-information/6481512-1.html TOWER Software's TRIM Captura Records Management Software Now Available Through U.S. Department of Transportation (8 May 2000).Retrieved 2010-02-14.]</ref>
The company have over 1500 customers worldwide including the Navy and Marine Corps (USA); Department of Trade and Industry (UK); Northern Ireland Civil Service (NI) and many of the Federal Government agencies in Australia.{{Fact|date=April 2008}}


In April 2008, TOWER Software shareholders advised of their intention to accept an offer by [[Hewlett-Packard]] to acquire the company.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Mahesh|title=HP to buy Tower Software|url=http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,23465636-15306,00.html|publisher=Australian IT|date=2008-04-01|accessdate=2008-04-01}}</ref>
In April 2008, TOWER Software shareholders were advised of the company's intention to accept an offer by [[Hewlett-Packard]] to acquire the company for approximately US$105 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Mahesh|title=HP to buy Tower Software|url=http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,23465636-15306,00.html|publisher=Australian IT|date=1 April 2008|accessdate=1 April 2008}}</ref> At that time, TOWER Software had 1000 customers in 32 countries representing the public sector and highly regulated industries such as healthcare, energy and utilities, and banking and finance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cio.com/article/325663/HP_to_Buy_E_Discovery_Vendor_Tower_Software |title=HP to Buy E-Discovery Vendor Tower Software - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership |accessdate=2014-07-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704214640/http://www.cio.com/article/325663/HP_to_Buy_E_Discovery_Vendor_Tower_Software |archivedate=4 July 2008}}. Retrieved 2010-02-14.</ref>


[[TRIM Context]] is now called [[HP TRIM Records Management System]] software and is based on the [[ISO standard]] 15489 for records management.<ref>The University of Western Australia, "Archives and Records Management Services"
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==Recognition and Awards==
[http://www.archives.uwa.edu.au/information_about/trim]</ref> TRIM software also has U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 5015.2 certification and adheres to the principles outlined in AS4390.<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications-information/6481512-1.html TOWER Software's TRIM Captura Records Management Software Now Available Through U.S. Department of Transportation (8 May 2000)]</ref>


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==Recognition and awards==
* UK Trade & Investment International Business Award - Contribution to Change (2004)
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* KMWorld Readers' Choice Award 2006<ref>[http://www.kmworld.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=18888 KMWorld.com: KMWorld Readers' Choice Award 2006: Tower Software]</ref>
* Top 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management (KMWorld 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
* Australian Business Limited President’s Prize for Trade & Export
* BRW Fast 100
* Minister’s Award for Excellence (iAwards – Australia)
* Trend Setting Product 2003, 2004, 2005 (KMWorld Magazine)
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* KMWorld Readers' Choice Award 2006<ref>[http://www.kmworld.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=18888 KMWorld.com: KMWorld Readers' Choice Award 2006: Tower Software<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Trivia==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150226064619/http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software/enterprise-software.html HP Software website]
*[http://www.naa.gov.au/Images/dirks_glossary_tcm2-954.pdf A Strategic Approach to Managing Information from National Archives of Australia]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130128102612/http://www.arma.org/erecords/index.cfm ARMA International Electronic Records and e-Discovery]


==See also==
* TRIM is a [[backronym]] for Total Records and Information Management.
*[[DIRKS]], Design and Implementation of Record Keeping Systems
* The TOWER Software logo is a stylized representation of [[Telstra Tower]] in Canberra, Australia.
*[[The National Archives (UK)]], The National Archives

*[[Design Criteria Standard for Electronic Records Management Software Applications]]
==External links==
*[[Paperless Office]]
{{Primarysources|date=December 2006}}
*[[Document Management]]
*[http://www.towersoft.com TOWER Software website]
*[[Document Imaging]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 27 June 2023

TOWER Software
Company typeSubsidiary of Hewlett-Packard
IndustryComputer software
Founded1985
FounderBrand Hoff
HeadquartersCanberra, Australia
ProductsHP TRIM Records Management System software
WebsiteHP Software website
Footnotes / references
Acquired by Hewlett-Packard in May 2008

TOWER Software was a software development company, founded in 1985 in Canberra, Australia. The company provided and supported enterprise content management software, notably its TRIM product line for electronic records management.

TOWER Software was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Company in 2008 as a part of its HP Software Division.[1][2]

History

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TOWER Software began making records management software in 1985.[3] It shifted to providing electronic document and records management software with the introduction of TRIM Captura in 1998. TRIM Context was released in 2002. In 2004 the company re-branded itself as a provider of enterprise content management solutions.

TOWER Software contributed to the development of international and local standards by sitting on a working group to develop AS4390 (the Australian standard for records management), which influenced the ISO 15489 standard, and by reviewing the MoReq and DoD 5015.2 standards.[4]

In April 2008, TOWER Software shareholders were advised of the company's intention to accept an offer by Hewlett-Packard to acquire the company for approximately US$105 million.[5] At that time, TOWER Software had 1000 customers in 32 countries representing the public sector and highly regulated industries such as healthcare, energy and utilities, and banking and finance.[6]

TRIM Context is now called HP TRIM Records Management System software and is based on the ISO standard 15489 for records management.[7] TRIM software also has U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 5015.2 certification and adheres to the principles outlined in AS4390.[8]

Recognition and awards

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  • KMWorld Readers' Choice Award 2006[9]
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 2008 Hewlett-Packard Form 10-K
  2. ^ Tung, Liam. "HP to acquire Canberra-based Tower Software". ZDNet. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  3. ^ http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-applications-information/6481512-1.html TOWER Software's TRIM Captura Records Management Software Now Available Through U.S. Department of Transportation (8 May 2000). Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  4. ^ TOWER Software's TRIM Captura Records Management Software Now Available Through U.S. Department of Transportation (8 May 2000).Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  5. ^ Sharma, Mahesh (1 April 2008). "HP to buy Tower Software". Australian IT. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
  6. ^ "HP to Buy E-Discovery Vendor Tower Software - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership". Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 25 July 2014.. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  7. ^ The University of Western Australia, "Archives and Records Management Services" [1]
  8. ^ TOWER Software's TRIM Captura Records Management Software Now Available Through U.S. Department of Transportation (8 May 2000)
  9. ^ KMWorld.com: KMWorld Readers' Choice Award 2006: Tower Software
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