<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>DocuSign Blog &#187; DevCenter</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/category/devcenter/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog</link>
	<description>DocuSign News &#38; Electronic Signature Tips &#38; Ideas</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:57:55 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>How-To Accelerate Your Sales Process and Close More Deals with eSignatures</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/03/11/how-to-accelerate-your-sales-process-and-close-more-deals-with-esignatures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/03/11/how-to-accelerate-your-sales-process-and-close-more-deals-with-esignatures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>An Bui, DocuSign Social Media</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ariba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[close sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Comcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dev center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EFA Processing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electronic signature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esignatures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Expedia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Lakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how-to]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how-to video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monsanto]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prudential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yamaha]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=2450</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Interested in accelerating your sales process and closing more deals? This video will show you how to add DocuSign electronic signature to your sales process to save time, close more deals, and shorten sales cycles.
Spend more time selling by becoming more efficient, no longer wasting time managing paper contracts.
Never hassle with fax or scanning – [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Interested in accelerating your sales process and closing more deals? This video will show you how to add <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> to your sales process to save time, close more deals, and shorten sales cycles.</p>
<p>Spend more time selling by becoming more efficient, no longer wasting time managing paper contracts.</p>
<p>Never hassle with fax or scanning – even better, your customers will appreciate not having to deal with fax machines or scanners either.</p>
<p><em>Shorten sales cycles by using <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a>’s <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> process</em>; contracts are delivered immediately – they don’t sit on customers’ desks, they don’t get lost and are returned immediately after being signed.</p>
<p>Close more deals – sales organizations are seeing <strong>close rates increase by 30% or more with <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Sales reps now have <em>real time visibility</em> into the contract signing process – they can see who has viewed the contract, who has signed, and who has yet to sign.</p>
<p>Aside from making the signing process easy for sales, easy for customers and improving sales results, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> allows <strong><em>companies to save up to 90% of costs</em></strong><em> </em> associated with paper processes by eliminating paper, the need to use a fax, and the need to use costly courier services.</p>
<p><strong>Sending Your Document</strong></p>
<p>Sending a contract for signature is as simple as uploading your sales contract.</p>
<p>Add your signer or signers, if multiple people need to sign your contract.</p>
<p>You can also carbon copy additional people who need to receive the completed document but are not signers.</p>
<p>Next, add a subject and message to the email notification that will be sent to your signers.</p>
<p>Drag <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> tabs from the right side of your screen to assign signature, initial and data entry tasks for each of your recipients.</p>
<p>Then click “Send”</p>
<p><strong>Here’s what your signers will see… Signing your Document</strong></p>
<p>First they will agree to adopt an <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a></p>
<p>Then they will click on the signing tabs you have added on the contract and click &#8220;Complete Signing&#8221;.</p>
<p>The signing process is fast, convenient and easy.</p>
<p>By using <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a>’s tab signing contracts, this will ensure they come back error free.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a> Integration</strong></p>
<p>With our out-of-the-box integration with partners like Salesforce.com, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/ariba/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Ariba">Ariba</a>, and many others, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> fits seamlessly into your existing sales process. You can also choose to create a custom <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a> integration to integrate with just about any other application.</p>
<p>We offer regular <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/developer-workshop/">DocuSign API webinars (developer workshops)</a> and have a robust <a href="http://www.docusign.com/devcenter/index.php">eSign Dev Center</a> to provide <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/support/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Support">support</a> for your integration efforts.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-562-300x164.png" alt="Picture 562" title="Picture 562" width="300" height="164" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2451" /></p>
<p>With millions of signature events complete and thousands of companies like <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/ariba/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Ariba">Ariba</a>, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/comcast/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Comcast">Comcast</a>, Expedia, LinkedIn, Yamaha, EFA Processing, Great Lakes, Prudential, and Monsanto relying on <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> daily, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> is a proven leader in <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and eSign services. <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> provides the most secure, reliable and robust eSignature services available.</p>
<p>Please click the link and contact <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> today to find out <a href="http://www.docusign.com/trial/">how electronic signature can accelerate your sales process!</a></p>
<p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FomtP2Rb6vs&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FomtP2Rb6vs&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fhow-to-accelerate-your-sales-process-and-close-more-deals-with-esignatures%2F&amp;linkname=How-To%20Accelerate%20Your%20Sales%20Process%20and%20Close%20More%20Deals%20with%20eSignatures"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/03/11/how-to-accelerate-your-sales-process-and-close-more-deals-with-esignatures/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Register Now for DocuSign ESIGN Developer Workshop: Automate the Sending of Documents With Templates</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/03/02/register-now-for-docusign-esign-developer-workshop-automate-the-sending-of-documents-with-templates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/03/02/register-now-for-docusign-esign-developer-workshop-automate-the-sending-of-documents-with-templates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>An Bui, DocuSign Social Media</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developer workshop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign API]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[e signature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electronic signature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[java]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mike Borozdin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Templates]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=2390</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
We’re back for another exciting e-Signature developer workshop – thank you to everyone who attended the first two ESIGN Developer Workshops!
Mike Borozdin, Manager of Professional Services, will take you through a free electronic signature developer workshop so you can learn how to use templates in conjunction with API web service calls.
We will walk through a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2391" title="Picture 543" src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-543.png" alt="Picture 543" width="423" height="277" /></p>
<p>We’re back for another exciting e-Signature developer workshop – thank you to everyone who attended the first two <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with esign">ESIGN</a> Developer Workshops!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/mike-borozdin/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mike Borozdin">Mike Borozdin</a>, Manager of Professional Services, will take you through a <strong>free <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> developer workshop</strong> so you can learn how to use templates in conjunction with <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a> web service calls.</p>
<p>We will walk through a Java sample that shows how templates can be used via the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a>.</p>
<p>In one hour, you’ll learn how to leverage templates to automate the sending of documents through the DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> system.</p>
<p>If you’re evaluating the DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a> to integrate <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> with your existing processes or technologies or you’ve heard about the DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a> but aren’t sure how to get started, you won’t want to miss this <em>FREE eSignature workshop</em>!</p>
<p>So when can you learn how to automate the sending of documents through DocuSign esignature?</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, March 17, 2010 1:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM PDT</strong></p>
<p>Please <a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/705799081">register for this free eSignature developer workshop</a>, get your <a href="http://www.docusign.com/devcenter/sign_up/register.php">free DocuSign Developer account</a> and <a href="http://www.docusign.com/devcenter/downloads.php">download the DocuSign SDK</a> prior to the workshop.</p>
<p>Looking forward to seeing you there!</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F02%2Fregister-now-for-docusign-esign-developer-workshop-automate-the-sending-of-documents-with-templates%2F&amp;linkname=Register%20Now%20for%20DocuSign%20ESIGN%20Developer%20Workshop%3A%20Automate%20the%20Sending%20of%20Documents%20With%20Templates"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/03/02/register-now-for-docusign-esign-developer-workshop-automate-the-sending-of-documents-with-templates/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Travel, Be Mobile, Stay Connected With ESIGN for Your Lifestyle</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/29/travel-be-mobile-stay-connected-with-esign-for-your-lifestyle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/29/travel-be-mobile-stay-connected-with-esign-for-your-lifestyle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>An Bui, DocuSign Social Media</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Sightings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Getting to Know DocuSign Users]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ExecutiveTravel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[InFlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Niels Steenstrup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wifi]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=2096</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Late last year, we discussed how you can ESIGN at 30,000 feet. Earlier this month, we shared a story about how DocuSign’s secure electronic signature service enabled our customer’s client to travel during a critical negotiation period for the offer they made on a home.
This week, we’ve seen a story on ExecutiveTravel.com from Niels Steenstrup, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Late last year, we discussed how you can <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/11/24/you-can-e-sign-at-30000-feet-and-beyond/">ESIGN at 30,000 feet</a>. Earlier this month, we shared a story about how DocuSign’s secure <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/13/creating-positive-customer-experiences-by-closing-the-sale-with-electronic-signature/">electronic signature service enabled our customer’s client</a> to travel during a critical negotiation period for the offer they made on a home.</p>
<div id="attachment_2099" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/missrogue/1276082679/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2099" title="Picture 385" src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Picture-385-300x159.png" alt="Virgin America Photo Credit: Tara Hunt" width="300" height="159" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Virgin America Photo Credit: Tara Hunt</p></div>
<p>This week, we’ve seen a story on ExecutiveTravel.com from Niels Steenstrup, Vice President-Sales and Marketing for the in-flight Internet provider Aircell and two million mile flyer. Mr. Steestrup shares his perspective on George Clooney’s “Up In The Air” and the frequent traveler lifestyle.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.executivetravelmagazine.com/page/A+million-mile+flyer%27s+point+of+view">“A Million-Mile Flyer’s Point of View”</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>How do you stay connected during business travel?</em></strong></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Gogo® Inflight Internet obviously plays a huge role and viewers probably noticed the Gogo kiosk at the Alphatech conference in the movie.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Prior to Inflight Internet access, I would spend hours after a flight catching up on email I received while en route. Being able to correspond with colleagues in real-time is a real benefit for the business traveler. A customer actually just told us that he was able to sign the offer papers for his retirement home while using Gogo (and DocuSign technology). Now that&#8217;s pretty neat; he and his wife were worried about traveling for their 25th wedding anniversary during a critical negotiation period and were elated that their flight had Gogo access. That says something about the real immediacy of business these days and the benefits of connectivity at 35,000 feet.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Real time information matters. Saving time matters. Your customers and clients can sign paperwork without the hassle of scanning, printing and faxing or the delay of overnight mail and courier with ESIGN. This enables them to move forward with the deal or offer and in this case, celebrate their anniversary.</p>
<p>DocuSign’s commitment to providing <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> services that enable you to securely eSign, send and manage your documents with confidence means that we enable you to sign anywhere you have access to your email, an internet connection and web browser.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/07/docusign-esignature-fall-release-highlights/">Designed for Mobile</a></strong>: Last fall, we released this signing process that enables you to view and e-sign documents on your Apple iPhone, Windows Mobile, Google Android, and BlackBerry smart phones without downloading any apps. The status console is optimized for mobile browsers.</p>
<p><strong>Compatible with Mac and Windows Operating Systems</strong>: Whether you’re a Mac or a PC, DocuSign has you covered – as a web application, you can use DocuSign to send or eSign your documents with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.</p>
<p><strong>Integrates with your current technology and tools</strong>: Do you use <a href="http://www.docusign.com/products/connect/salesforce/">Salesforce as your CRM</a>? DocuSign is part of the Salesforce Ecosystem, with <a href="http://sites.force.com/appexchange/listingDetail?listingId=a0N30000001taX4EAI">DocuSign for Salesforce</a>. DocuSign also provides the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esignature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with esignature">esignature</a> technology, Smart eSignatures, for the <a href="http://sites.force.com/appexchange/listingDetail?listingId=a0N30000001tWiyEAE">Salesforce CRM Real Time Quotes solution</a>.</p>
<p>If you use another CRM, DocuSign provides a free software developer kit (SDK) and access to the DocuSign API so you can create custom integrations. The <a href="http://www.docusign.com/devcenter/index.php">DocuSign Dev Center</a> also provides a forum to discuss your ideas and ask questions, documentation, downloads, live samples and other tools.</p>
<p>For real estate, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/real_estate/partners.php">DocuSign integrates with all of the major forms providers</a> – zipForms, TransactionPoint, DocCentral, flexMLS Forms, TrueForms, and RealFast. These integrations save you even more time when you create documents for your clients to eSign.</p>
<p>Whether you eSign from your home or office computer, from your mobile smart phone or from an airplane with in-flight WiFi service, you can rely on DocuSign to save you time and close deals faster.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Ftravel-be-mobile-stay-connected-with-esign-for-your-lifestyle%2F&amp;linkname=Travel%2C%20Be%20Mobile%2C%20Stay%20Connected%20With%20ESIGN%20for%20Your%20Lifestyle"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/29/travel-be-mobile-stay-connected-with-esign-for-your-lifestyle/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How-To Increase Security with Java Keystore to Embed the DocuSign Electronic Signature Experience In Your Application</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/11/how-to-increase-security-with-java-keystore-to-embed-the-docusign-electronic-signature-experience-in-your-application/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/11/how-to-increase-security-with-java-keystore-to-embed-the-docusign-electronic-signature-experience-in-your-application/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Borozdin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[api]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Developer Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[java]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[keystore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sdk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web services]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=2010</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you want to embed the DocuSign esigning experience into your application, your web service calls to DocuSign API will require a  tighter level of security. In addition to the user name token in the SOAP  headers, you will need to provide an X509 signature. For an example of a SOAP call  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to embed the DocuSign esigning experience into your application, your web service calls to <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign-api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign API">DocuSign API</a> will require a  tighter level of security. In addition to the user name token in the SOAP  headers, you will need to provide an X509 signature. For an example of a SOAP call  with an X509 signature, please see Chapter 1 of DocuSign3.0API.doc – the  DocuSign developer guide.</p>
<p><strong>Step 1 – Procure an X509 Certificate</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>To get BinarySecurityToken working  with Java, procure an X509 Certificate. While getting an X509 certificate is beyond  the scope of this <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/blog/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with blog">blog</a> post – you might want to try searching for “SSL Certificates”. SSL transport protocol uses X.509 certificates for  encryption.</li>
<li>DocuSign supports certificates issued  by certificate authorities included in Windows2003 servers. The most widely  used certificate authorities are Thawte and VeriSign. Additionally, our Demo server farm  support CACert.org certificate authority, which enables you to get a certificate without having to pay for it.</li>
<li>Keys are generally distributed in  PEM, PFX or CRT files. You will need one of these files prior to proceeding with  this walkthrough.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Step 2 – Generate a Java KeyStore</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Java has its own keystore format  which requires the use of its own tool – keytool. In my experience, I had started with a  PFX file. To convert to the Java Keystore format, I had to go through a  number of cumbersome steps. Then, one of our customers, Gloria Zhang, pointed me  to a <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/blog/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with blog">blog</a> post about a very nifty tool: <a href="http://erlend.oftedal.no/blog/?blogid=68">http://erlend.oftedal.no/blog/?blogid=68</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></li>
<li>Using the steps in that tutorial, I  created an esign.jks file.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Step 3 – Configure Axis2 to generate electronic signatures</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>We’ve prepackaged samples to generate  the right configuration files when you want to use XML signatures. I suggest that  you start with working code from the DocuSign SDK and plug in your keystore file.  This minimizes the number of things that can go wrong.</li>
<li>You will need to plug in some  important information about your keystore into the build.properties.x509 file.  Once you plug in the (1) keystore path, (2) alias of the certificate and (3)  password, you will need to issue “ant war-x509” command to build the web archive  for deployment.</li>
<li>If you were to examine the build  configuration, you should see the following things in your axis2.xml config file:</li>
<li>&lt;items&gt;<strong>Signature</strong> UsernameToken Timestamp&lt;/items&gt;</li>
<li>Elements such as ≤signatureCrypto&gt;  in the OutflowSecurity portion of the configuration.</li>
<li>A cert.properties file that seemingly  has a set of information that is already provided in axis2.xml. This may be there  for historical reasons.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Step 4 – Testing</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Once you have established that the  application is still functioning and making web service calls, the next thing to  examine is the SOAP calls. LoanSample comes pre-packaged with log4j integration  that dumps out the HTTP wire calls. You can find the SOAP requests and responses  there.</li>
<li>In my experience, opening the SOAP  requests and responses in an external editor and cutting and pasting the appropriate sections makes them easier to read. After all the edits, you should see  your requests to DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/web-services/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with web services">web services</a>. Those requests will have the  UserNameToken and also BinarySecurityToken element in the headers. The  BinarySecurityToken will have signature information and signature value.</li>
<li>The final test is contacting your  DocuSign representative and asking them to turn on XML signature validation on your account.  This request should be accompanied by a public export of your certificate.  Make sure you do not include the private key in your request.</li>
</ul>
<p>While configuring XML signatures in Java is an advanced topic that requires that you master servlets, axis (or a similar framework),  and PKI file manipulation, you can also work with DocuSign to ensure the correct configuration.</p>
<p>After all the settings are correctly configured, DocuSign will know that the web service calls were generated only by an application  that had access to the X.509 certificate file. Enterprise IT operations put a lot of  emphasis on the security of the certificate files, so you can enjoy the benefits  from the internal infrastructure.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Fhow-to-increase-security-with-java-keystore-to-embed-the-docusign-electronic-signature-experience-in-your-application%2F&amp;linkname=How-To%20Increase%20Security%20with%20Java%20Keystore%20to%20Embed%20the%20DocuSign%20Electronic%20Signature%20Experience%20In%20Your%20Application"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2010/01/11/how-to-increase-security-with-java-keystore-to-embed-the-docusign-electronic-signature-experience-in-your-application/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Self Service Centers: New Pattern in DocuSign Application Delivery</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/22/self-service-centers-new-pattern-in-docusign-application-delivery/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/22/self-service-centers-new-pattern-in-docusign-application-delivery/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Borozdin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign API]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Integration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electronic signature]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=1460</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am on the plane coming back from discussing application development and electronic signature with an independent software vendor in Florida.  Recently, DocuSign has been collaborating more often with companies that use DocuSign electronic signature services to extend their vertical applications.  This particular partner specializes in form generation for credit unions and county [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am on the plane coming back from discussing application development and electronic signature with an independent software vendor in Florida.  Recently, DocuSign has been collaborating more often with companies that use DocuSign electronic signature services to extend their vertical applications.  This particular partner specializes in form generation for credit unions and county governments.</p>
<p>During design sessions and analysis of the credit union and county government, we realized that many of the forms for county are self-service forms.</p>
<p>License renewals and various applications used to sit in the office. One had to stop by to fill them out.  Recently, things have changed a little bit.  Many of these paper processes went to “half paper,” meaning that a PDF was available on a publicly facing website.  One can print out the necessary form, fill it out and then mail or fax it in.  </p>
<p>To be fair, some of these processes went to full web-based applications with web forms.  Unfortunately, changing one of these applications or updating the forms requires that the county work with the IT department and change the relevant web pages.  After some software development, testing the new process, and deploying the updated web app, the county now has two radically different processes.  One is the &#8220;half paper&#8221; process, or a form with pages. The web-based application usually looks like a web interview.</p>
<p>Fortunately, DocuSign integration gives you the best of both worlds!  Here is the self-service pattern when you have DocuSign electronic signature integrated into the forms process:</p>
<p>1.	The county stands up a self-service web page with a list of self service forms, and these minimum three elements: name input, e-mail input and “Send me forms” button.<br />
2.	Behind the scenes, DocuSign templates have a “Signer” role and a “Processor” role with a defined recipient.<br />
3.	The self-service web page has a form post handler that takes the information about which form was selected and the recipient information. The form post handler makes a call to <i>CreateEnvelopesFromTemplates</i></p>
<p>What does the user experience look like?</p>
<p>1.	A user goes to the self-service webpage and selects the appropriate form.<br />
2.	After filling out the requested information, the user clicks on “Send me forms”<br />
3.	The form handler directs the user to check their e-mail.<br />
4.	The e-mail contains a DocuSign envelope activation link.<br />
5.	The user clicks the link, taking them to an electronic form that looks just like the familiar paper form.<br />
6.	The user e-signs the form to complete the process.</p>
<p>With DocuSign&#8217;s carbon copy feature, the processor gets a fully completed form with all the form field validation and a complete electronic signature.</p>
<p>All the automation and filing possibilities can take place from here.  For example, if someone gets a large number of forms – you can leverage e-mail rules or web services to file the forms where appropriate.  </p>
<p>The DocuSign API allows one to take the data fields and through web services, populate databases or kick off other workflow processes.</p>
<p>One of the common questions I get is: “How do I know that people are not just sending forms and signing using a fake e-mail?”</p>
<p>DocuSign&#8217;s integration with RSA ID Verification technology enables you to set up ID Verification.  The ID Verification can be set up on a per role basis and it can be dependent on a form.</p>
<p>In short, I&#8217;m seeing this very powerful, yet simple pattern starting to emerge.  You can implement this solution for any organization with downloadable PDFs or a stack of forms waiting for customers to sign.<br />
&#8211;mb</p>
<p>PS: For IT folks – there is just one web service call to learn.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F10%2F22%2Fself-service-centers-new-pattern-in-docusign-application-delivery%2F&amp;linkname=Self%20Service%20Centers%3A%20New%20Pattern%20in%20DocuSign%20Application%20Delivery"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/22/self-service-centers-new-pattern-in-docusign-application-delivery/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Smart Mobile Solutions Launches New iPhone® App for DocuSign</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/07/smart-mobile-solutions-launches-new-iphone%c2%ae-app-for-docusign/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/07/smart-mobile-solutions-launches-new-iphone%c2%ae-app-for-docusign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>An Bui, DocuSign Social Media</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conferences, Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Connect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Developer Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electronic signature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ESIGN Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ESIGNControl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Smart Mobile Solutions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Gonser]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tony Tonchev]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://docusign.com/blog/?p=1358</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, we announced the release of ESIGNControl, a new Apple iPhone application from Smart Mobile Solutions. Available now from the iTunes® store, ESIGNControl enables you to use your iPhone to track, view and control documents sent for electronic signature. Smart Mobile Solutions, a specialist in applications for mobile devices, created ESIGNControl using DocuSign’s software development [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, we announced the release of <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a>, a new Apple iPhone application from <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/smart-mobile-solutions/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Smart Mobile Solutions">Smart Mobile Solutions</a>. Available now from the iTunes® store, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> enables you to use your iPhone to track, view and control documents sent for electronic signature. <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/smart-mobile-solutions/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Smart Mobile Solutions">Smart Mobile Solutions</a>, a specialist in applications for mobile devices, created <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> using DocuSign’s software development kit (SDK) and through active participation in the DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/devcenter/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DevCenter">DevCenter</a>. By using DocuSign’s developer resources, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/smart-mobile-solutions/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Smart Mobile Solutions">Smart Mobile Solutions</a> blended its expertise in mobile computing to create a powerful utility for DocuSign users. </p>
<p>With DocuSign’s award-winning electronic signature service, businesses can accelerate their sales cycles and obtain complete visibility into their agreement process. <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> extends the value of DocuSign to the iPhone, empowering busy professionals to run reports on their DocuSign transactions, view details of documents in process, and even make corrections on the fly right from their iPhone. DocuSign, combined with <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a>, supercharges business development and operational professionals, sales teams, real estate agents and mortgage brokers who rely on the DocuSign e-signature service to close deals online in minutes.</p>
<blockquote><p>The iPhone is quickly becoming a must-have business productivity tool and <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> makes it easy for DocuSign electronic signature clients to remain equally productive when away from the office as they are at work. Using DocuSign’s SDK and developer account, we created <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> control to offer DocuSign’s customers a fast, convenient and mobile method to use DocuSign from any iPhone. &#8211; Tony Tonchev, Founder, <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/smart-mobile-solutions/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Smart Mobile Solutions">Smart Mobile Solutions</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>How <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> Works</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.esigncontrol.com">ESIGNControl</a> is a DocuSign transaction remote control that lets users manage documents sent for signature from any iPhone. With <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a>, DocuSign users can quickly and easily:  </p>
<ul>
<li>See time based reports about documents in process</li>
<li>Track and access documents in process</li>
<li>View document signing status</li>
<li>Download and view sent documents on the iPhone</li>
<li>Revise and resend documents</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=325219343&#038;mt=8">ESIGNControl is available now from iTunes</a> for $6.99.   </p>
<blockquote><p>With DocuSign, businesses save time, cut costs and eliminate errors by automating the signing process. <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a> takes electronic signature document management to the next level by letting users quickly and easily access their documents and manage business at a moment’s notice from any location. This new application is a testament to the power of DocuSign’s <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/devcenter/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DevCenter">DevCenter</a> in arming developers with the resources and support to launch new products and services using DocuSign’s APIs. <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/esigncontrol/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ESIGNControl">ESIGNControl</a>, combined with DocuSign’s recently released ‘Designed for Mobile’ web signing experience, means iPhone users have 100 percent of what they need to manage their business anywhere, anytime. &#8211; <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/tom-gonser/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Tom Gonser">Tom Gonser</a>, Founder and Vice President of Product Strategy, DocuSign</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>The DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/devcenter/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DevCenter">DevCenter</a> </strong><br />
The DocuSign Developer Center provides developers access to the most robust and flexible electronic signature and electronic contract execution APIs available today that can be used to reduce costs associated with contract execution processes, while driving untapped business opportunities. DocuSign APIs adhere to the latest version of the WS-Security (<a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/web-services/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with web services">Web services</a> security) protocol to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of DocuSign-powered <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/web-services/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with web services">Web services</a> messaging. The cornerstone of the Developer Center is DocuSign Connect, a suite of integration services designed to extend DocuSign service capabilities into existing systems or new applications. DocuSign Connect includes:  </p>
<ul>
<li>DocuSign Connect <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a>—Enables the exchange of information between the DocuSign platform and enterprise business applications, allowing developers to create custom DocuSign enterprise Web applications.</li>
<li>DocuSign Connect Service—A standards-based Web service that pushes DocuSign contract transaction data into disparate applications over HTTPS protocol.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information visit the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/devcenter/index.php">DocuSign DevCenter</a>.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F10%2F07%2Fsmart-mobile-solutions-launches-new-iphone%25c2%25ae-app-for-docusign%2F&amp;linkname=Smart%20Mobile%20Solutions%20Launches%20New%20iPhone%C2%AE%20App%20for%20DocuSign"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/10/07/smart-mobile-solutions-launches-new-iphone%c2%ae-app-for-docusign/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Preparing for DocuSign Connect API Certification</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/07/15/preparing-for-docusign-connect-api-certification/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/07/15/preparing-for-docusign-connect-api-certification/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Borozdin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[api]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Connect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Questions about DocuSign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sdk]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=932</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
Introduction
DocuSign Connect API is a powerful way to include an electronic signature and automate parts of your electronic contract execution process. The DocuSign Connect Application Programming Interface allows you to send documents, get status of outstanding or completed contracts, retrieve signed files and control the signing process workflow.  Supporting an integrated application includes challenges not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-937  alignright" title="Certification Checklist" src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2-150x150.gif" alt="Certification Checklist" width="150" height="150" /></strong><br />
<strong>Introduction</strong><br />
DocuSign Connect API is a powerful way to include an <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and automate parts of your electronic contract execution process. The DocuSign Connect Application Programming Interface allows you to send documents, get status of outstanding or completed contracts, retrieve signed files and control the signing process workflow.  Supporting an integrated application includes challenges not experienced by users that interact with DocuSign user interface.<br />
The complexities of support and management of API customers  In order to make sure DocuSign customers have access to the best possible solutions, DocuSign has created a DocuSign certification session (Certification) requirement. Any new system that intends to interact with DocuSign web services must be introduced to DocuSign developer support and operations staff.<br />
During the Certification session, your operations and development team and DocuSign personnel go through the Certification Checklist available from your DocuSign account manager. The latest version of the checklist is 2.7.<br />
What are some best practices when preparing for the Certification session?<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Demonstrate Use Cases</strong><br />
To schedule a Certification, your application needs to be close to complete. We understand that you will keep innovating in your space and continue converting more document execution to DocuSign. For us to get the proper context, we need to see at least a Beta.<br />
Most of the applications we certify have multiple use cases. If only select use cases deal with electronic contract execution or electronic signatures, we recommend isolating your DocuSign use cases and preparing data, if possible, to provide the most benefit.<br />
For example: What if your user needs to establish an account, input 3 screens of data and then sign the appropriate application? You can pre-create a user with all the data entered prior to Certification.<br />
Commonly missed edge use cases:<br />
1.    Users can decline to sign: DocuSign interface supports that.<br />
2.    Users can take several sessions to sign: DocuSign allows someone to review the document, leave the signing experience and come back later to re-start signing.<br />
3.    Network connectivity issues: Network code needs to account for circumstance. You can simulate that by plugging in the wrong web service URL.<br />
4.    Mistyped username or password: While it’s unlikely that your API enabled user account will mistype passwords, you do want to be ready when someone resets the password through DocuSign account management console.<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Timing</strong><br />
You might get some actionable feedback during the Certification process. That means your code, your workflow and maybe your configuration may need to change. If your company has actively engaged DocuSign Professional Services, then most likely you will have no surprises waiting for you. However, if you were coding on your own, it’s probably best to structure additional review time in your schedule to ensure sufficient time in your application release cycle.<br />
Keep in mind that DocuSign Professional Services are booked out about 2-3 weeks in advance. The earlier you can let your account manager know that you have a new application getting ready to certify, the better.<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Participants</strong><br />
During the Certification, your sustained engineering staff and the implementation team will be introduced to DocuSign developer support, operations and escalations personnel.<br />
One of the goals of certification is to ensure that, in case of an emergency, precious time is not wasted determining who needs to be contacted and who can fix the business critical systems.<br />
Re-certification: “When Do I Need to Re-certify?”<br />
Given the fee associated with the Certification, it’s natural to try to minimize the number of Certifications. That’s a fine strategy as long as the supportability of your application doesn’t suffer.<br />
In a case where you are adding more signatures or documents to the same process, it’s probably not going to change the calls or architecture of the application. You can continue innovation on that scale without looping DocuSign in. However, if you introduce a brand new module, change frameworks, or change programming languages then you might end up in a situation where the DocuSign documentation on your solution is out of date. Contact your Account Manager!<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong><br />
Please let us know if you need additional clarity into the certification process and our expectations. As mentioned above, the latest checklist can be obtained from your DocuSign Account Manager. While the contents of the Certification Checklist are constantly refined and improved, the spirit of ensuring quality, supportable integrations with DocuSign service remains the same.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fpreparing-for-docusign-connect-api-certification%2F&amp;linkname=Preparing%20for%20DocuSign%20Connect%20API%20Certification"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/07/15/preparing-for-docusign-connect-api-certification/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Part 2, ECE Implementation Projects: General Contract Signing Process and Degrees of Automation</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/26/part-2-esignature-implementation-projects/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/26/part-2-esignature-implementation-projects/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Borozdin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[api]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business analysis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esignature]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://docusign.com/blog/?p=837</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Want to understand the bottom line value of electronic signature and electronic contract execution (ECE)? Are you responsible for the business analysis and implementation of an enterprise class rollout of ECE processes and system?
Business Analysis of ECE Implementation, published regularly during June, will address these questions. This series is brought to you by Mike [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-843 " title="Stack of Paper" src="http://docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/326761635_7736e92d44-150x150.jpg" alt="Stack of Paper" width="150" height="150" align="left" /> Want to understand the bottom line value of <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and electronic contract execution (ECE)? Are you responsible for the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/business-analysis/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business analysis">business analysis</a> and implementation of an enterprise class rollout of ECE processes and system?<br />
<a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/business-analysis/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business analysis">Business Analysis</a> of ECE Implementation, published regularly during June, will address these questions. This series is brought to you by <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/mike-borozdin/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mike Borozdin">Mike Borozdin</a>, Manager of DocuSign Professional Services.<br />
Understanding what general contract signing processes and electronic contract signing processes entail sets a framework for thinking about automation options.</p>
<p><strong>General Contract Signing Process<br />
</strong>The following stages represent a generalized, high-level cycle for any contract signing process. Without DocuSign, the contract signing process is &#8220;print-ship-sign-copy-return-scan&#8221;.</p>
<p><em>Stage 1: Document and Envelope Preparation<br />
</em>During this stage, the sender will provide transaction data and instructions. This information might come in manually or automatically from a variety of the data sources. The sender will add documents, templates, signing locations, initials locations, data fields, recipients, and reminder and expiration information. Without DocuSign, the sender has to print the documents to paper, ensuring sufficient print time and printer ink.<br />
With DocuSign, you can work with the DocuSign team to automate this stage according to your business specifications. The documents and envelope will be ready to be sent at the completion of this stage.<br />
<em></em></p>
<p><em>Stage 2: Transaction Execution<br />
</em>Stage 2 begins when the sender sends the envelope of documents. Without DocuSign, this might entail faxing every sheet of paper and confirming receipt. If the documents are overnighted, someone must either drop off the envelope or schedule a pickup. Then the sender must wait for the recipient to receive the documents. If a critical page is missing or illegible, there may be emails, phone calls or other back-and-forth communication. The recipient must also be physically available to wet-sign. Last minute business trips or other delays can add days to this process.</p>
<p>If the sender were to use DocuSign, the DocuSign services execute all of the actions defined in stage 1 once the envelope has been sent. The envelope is routed via email to the proper recipients in the appropriate order. The recipients enter the required data (as applicable) and electronically sign and initial (as applicable) in all the required locations. Senders can control what happens to an envelope after it has been sent. For example, a sender may correct an e-mail address in case it was mistyped, a sender may stop execution and void the entire transaction before completion. However, more major changes are not allowed without first voiding. For example, senders cannot add an addendum after a signer has signed.</p>
<p><em>Stage 3 – Filing and Storage<br />
</em>After the transaction has been executed, contracts are typically filed and the data is manually entered into business systems. Sometimes other processes are initiated.<br />
With DocuSign implementation, the filing and storage stage can be automated with some amount of investment.<br />
This discussion of a high-level, generalized contract signing cycle provides a process framework for understanding where and how automation using <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign-electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign Electronic Signature">DocuSign electronic signature</a> and online contract execution adds value. The next section describes how to leverage DocuSign technology and service to automate your contract execution process and turn it into electronic contract execution.</p>
<p><strong>Degrees of Automation<br />
</strong>DocuSign offers a web interface, desktop software, and an application programming interface (<a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a>) called DocuSign Connect. These different options apply to all three stages in the lifecycle of a contract.</p>
<p><em>Web interface </em><br />
The DocuSign web interface allows a user to send, sign, add data, initial, download, and get status of documents. The flexible WYSIWYG interface allows users to get started immediately and work from almost anywhere. Anyone who can use e-mail and a web browser should feel comfortable interacting with the system very quickly.</p>
<p><em>Standard automation solutions<br />
</em>In addition to the web and software solutions, the DocuSign service provides several standard solutions which automate steps in the electronic contract execution process.</p>
<p>These solutions allow you to:<br />
•    Create a DocuSign envelope out of a blank PDF form using DocuSign PowerForms,<br />
•    Automate document and envelope sending with DocuSign desktop software,<br />
•    Automate data entry of status updates and data collected during the electronic contract execution process to SalesForce with DocuSign Connect for SalesForce,<br />
•    Automate document and data retrieval from the DocuSign service to a server behind your firewall with DocuSign Export,<br />
•    Automate the transport of the authoritative copy of documents to another secure location with eOriginal Vaulting.</p>
<p>These solutions require configuration and possibly installation. The target audiences for these solutions are office “power users” and IT administrators.</p>
<p><em>Application Programming Interface<br />
</em>The DocuSign <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a>, DocuSign Connect, allows other systems to interact with the DocuSign service and automate the processes around sending, correcting, status, and download.</p>
<p>DocuSign Connect is exposed as a standard SOAP XML Web Service, protected by transport level security and message level security based on WS-Security standards.</p>
<p>DocuSign Connect enables greater automation capability. The most common automations are:<br />
•    Automation of sending process: Senders can send documents with one click. This requires additional programming by the DocuSign customers. This programming enables the automatic selection of the document, data collection requirements, and signers. Using this capability, step 1 of the electronic execution process can be almost entirely automated.<br />
•    Store and update documents and data automatically: Using data from DocuSign Connect, update internal systems with documents, data collected, and status information. DocuSign Connect provides all the information about the transaction at any point in its lifecycle. These capabilities can automate most of the processes in step 3 of the electronic contract execution process.<br />
•    Embedded signing experience: You may embed the DocuSign signing and data collection processes in your portal or website using an IFRAME. This capability keeps your brand in front of the signers at all times in the electronic contract execution process.</p>
<p>A shared understanding of the general contract signing process and how DocuSign&#8217;s electronic contract execution process differs enables you to think about which steps of the process are repeatable and appropriate for automation. Understanding the various options around creating an automated electronic contract execution process for your organization and how they each fit into the contract lifecycle may help you communicate the value of adopting <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and ECE technologies and processes.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F06%2F26%2Fpart-2-esignature-implementation-projects%2F&amp;linkname=Part%202%2C%20ECE%20Implementation%20Projects%3A%20General%20Contract%20Signing%20Process%20and%20Degrees%20of%20Automation"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/26/part-2-esignature-implementation-projects/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Have You Looked Here? Resources for DocuSign Services</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/17/have-you-looked-here-resources-for-docusign-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/17/have-you-looked-here-resources-for-docusign-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conferences, Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[9.1]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[9.1 release]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Electronic Signature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ECE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electronic Contract Execution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[forum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ken Cavallon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mike Borozdin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Gonser]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=788</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since our 9.1 release of the latest electronic signature and electronic contract execution (ECE) services, we&#8217;ve seen lots of questions come through the pipeline. 
We hosted a town hall for our users to experience the new electronic signature and online contract execution functionality of the DocuSign 9.1 release. 
Tom Gonser, our VP of Product Strategy, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gerlos/3119891607/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-792" title="docusign-binoculars" src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/docusign-binoculars.jpg" alt="Have You Looked Here? Resources for DocuSign Services" width="240" height="160" /></a>Since our <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/91/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with 9.1">9.1</a> release of the latest <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-contract-execution/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Electronic Contract Execution">electronic contract execution</a> (ECE) services, we&#8217;ve seen lots of questions come through the pipeline.</span></span><span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">We hosted a town hall for our users to experience the new <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and online contract execution functionality of the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/91/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with 9.1">9.1</a> release.</span></span><span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Tom Gonser, our VP of Product Strategy, covered changes in sending &amp; signing as well as exciting new features. For those of you who weren&#8217;t able to make the town hall, we&#8217;ve made the <a href="https://docusign.webex.com/docusign/lsr.php?AT=pb&amp;SP=EC&amp;rID=7726517&amp;rKey=D1730EFE4A95D075">recording available online</a>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">For additional information about the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/91/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with 9.1">9.1</a> release, take a look in the <a href="http://docusign.com/p/membernet/launch_center.php">launch center</a>, which includes:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Summaries of the release, API upgrades and more</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Videos of the signing and sending process</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Webinar with Tom Gonser, VP of Product Strategy and <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> Founder</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Given our focus on customer service, we&#8217;ve created a store of resources around <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a>&#8217;s <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and ECE services. We continuously add new content, so please keep checking back. If you&#8217;d like to see something addressed, let us know!</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Blog</span></strong></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> &#8211; We share information about what&#8217;s happening at <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a>, new releases, sponsorships and what we&#8217;re learning. We also share what&#8217;s going on with our customers and how they use <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and online contract execution to save time, make more money, and be more green. The <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> blog is a place for sneak peeks and conversations about <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a>.</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Twitter </span></strong></span><span><span style="font-size: small;">- We&#8217;re on Twitter as <a href="http://www.twitter.com/docusign">@DocuSign</a>. We&#8217;ll share what we&#8217;re reading, what we&#8217;re writing and point you to the right resources or information you want. Also on Twitter? We have <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tgonser">@tgonser</a>, Founder/VP of Product Strategy, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kencavallon">@KenCavallon</a>, Business Development, and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mikebz">@mikebz</a>, Client Services. If you&#8217;re interested in cloud computing, scalability and <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> Connect for Salesforce, talk to <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/ken-cavallon/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Ken Cavallon">Ken Cavallon</a>. Want to know more about the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> Developer Center, API or how to integrate <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> into your existing workflow and processes? Mike Borozdin is your man.</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;"> <strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.docusign.com/forums">Forums</a></span></strong><span><span style="font-size: small;"> &#8211; Are you a user or a developer? You can find questions, answers and discussion from user and developer perspectives. Feedback threads are also available for your input. Tanya, our customer service manager, Bob DeSantis, VP of Sales and Business Development, Tom Gonser, Mike Borozdin, and others answer your questions. By checking out these discussions, you can learn from previous users&#8217; and developers&#8217; experiences.</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://docusign.com/resources/">Resources</a></span></strong><span><span style="font-size: small;"> &#8211; We answer questions like &#8220;How does it work?&#8221; &#8220;Who uses and accepts electronic signatures?&#8221; &#8220;Is it legal?&#8221; on our resource page. You can find white papers, case studies, demos and videos, podcasts, webcasts and other documentation.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://docusign.com/support/">Support</a> </span></strong></span><span><span style="font-size: small;">- Our dedicated support page provides you with information about the <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/91/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with 9.1">9.1</a> release, see product videos, get information about live training, access our knowledge base, reset your password, and more. </span></span><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Need help? </span></strong></span><span><span style="font-size: small;">Try our</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;">live chat support, email service@<a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">docusign</a>.com or call +1-866-219-4318. Our support hours are from</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;">6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PST), Monday through Friday, excluding major US holidays.</span></strong></span><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Let us know what you think about the new release &#8211; in forums, in the comments, on your own blogs&#8230; and check out our <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic signature">electronic signature</a> and online contract execution resources that best meets your needs. We love comments, conversation and feedback.</span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F06%2F17%2Fhave-you-looked-here-resources-for-docusign-services%2F&amp;linkname=Have%20You%20Looked%20Here%3F%20Resources%20for%20DocuSign%20Services"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/17/have-you-looked-here-resources-for-docusign-services/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What Can Make Our Blog Better?</title>
		<link>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/16/what-can-make-our-blog-better/</link>
		<comments>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/16/what-can-make-our-blog-better/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conferences, Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DevCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Developer Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Professional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DocuSign Professional Advanced]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.docusign.com/blog/?p=717</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since blogging more regularly since January &#8216;09, we&#8217;ve seen:

electronic signature &#38; online contract execution innovation in DocuSign 9.1, which include:

electronic signature personalization
email-like simple and powerful sending
Intelligent Document Recognition™ (IDR)
Support for additional document formats
&#8220;Signing Host&#8221; for in-person signing experiences



We&#8217;ve also launched a new Web site, explaining different electronic signature and electronic contract execution plans: 

DocuSign Professional Standard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/funnybusiness/2271388040/"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-772" title="reportcard" src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/reportcard-150x150.jpg" alt="What Can Make Our Blog Better?" width="150" height="150" /></a>Since blogging more regularly since January &#8216;09, we&#8217;ve seen:</span></p>
<ul type="DISC">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><strong><a href="http://docusign.com/p/membernet/launch_center.php">electronic signature &amp; online contract execution innovation</a></strong> in <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> 9.1, which include:</span>
<ul type="DISC">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">electronic signature personalization</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">email-like simple and powerful sending</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #555555; font-size: x-small;">Intelligent Document Recognition™ (IDR)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #555555; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/support/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Support">Support</a> for additional document formats</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #555555; font-size: x-small;">&#8220;Signing Host&#8221; for in-person signing experiences</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">We&#8217;ve also launched a new Web site, explaining different <strong><a href="http://docusign.com/products/">electronic signature and electronic contract execution plans</a></strong>: </span></p>
<ul type="DISC">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> Professional Standard gets you:</span>
<ul type="DISC">
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Easy Sending and Signing: </strong>Send any printable document for signers to sign using a familiar signing process. All you need is a browser.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Flexibility: </strong>Use &#8220;Sign Here&#8221; tabs or free form signing options with multiple documents to numerous signers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Legally Enforceable: </strong>Signatures executed via <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a>&#8217;s service are 100% compliant with the legal requirements established by ESIGN and UETA.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Secure Vaulting and Document Management: </strong>Access your securely vaulted documents and their status via your own web console.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Optional Branding: </strong>Add your own logos, personalized messages, and colors to customize your experience and display your company&#8217;s branding.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign-professional-advanced/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign Professional Advanced">DocuSign Professional Advanced</a> also gives you:</span>
<ul type="DISC">
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Time Saving <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/templates/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Templates">Templates</a>: </strong>&#8220;One click&#8221; contract preparation includes workflow and precise signature placement for your documents.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Convenience: </strong><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> will automatically send reminders and document expiration notices to senders so you don&#8217;t have to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Productivity Enhancements: </strong>Efficient document routing with sequential signing and correction controls.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Ease of Use: </strong>Simple and powerful user interface designed for high volume users, reducing the learning curve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Bulk Sending: </strong>Automate mass sending operations by instantly sending documents en masse.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Microsoft Outlook® Integration: </strong>Automatically import your contacts from Outlook.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> Corporate </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana;">We&#8217;ve also released the <a href="http://docusign.com/devcenter/">DocuSign Developer Center</a>, to enable others to integrate the power of e-signature and online contract execution with their mission-critical processes. The <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign-developer-center/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign Developer Center">DocuSign Developer Center</a> provides:</span></p>
<ul type="DISC">
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">resources for the developer community</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/api/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with api">API</a> access</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">forums to communicate with other electronic signature and online contract execution developers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">knowledge sharing with <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a> experts</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">What we haven&#8217;t done is hear your feedback on our <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/blog/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with blog">blog</a> content &#8211; what do you want to read more about? See more of? We&#8217;ll still talk about what we know (and love) &#8211; electronic signature and online contract execution, what&#8217;s happening with <a href="http://www.docusign.com/blog/tag/docusign/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with DocuSign">DocuSign</a>, new features, releases and customer stories&#8230; </span> <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">We want to know what you&#8217;re interested in. Leave a comment or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/DocuSign">ping us on Twitter</a>. We&#8217;d appreciate your feedback. </span></p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.docusign.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F06%2F16%2Fwhat-can-make-our-blog-better%2F&amp;linkname=What%20Can%20Make%20Our%20Blog%20Better%3F"><img src="http://www.docusign.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_120_16.png" width="120" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.docusign.com/blog/2009/06/16/what-can-make-our-blog-better/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
