Adobe Document Cloud, Acrobat DC now available

Adobe Document Cloud consists of a set of integrated services that use a consistent online profile and personal document hub, Adobe said in a press statement.

Users can create, review, approve, sign and track documents whether on a desktop or mobile device. 

At the heart of Document Cloud is the all-new Adobe Acrobat DC, which will take e-signatures mainstream by delivering free e-signing as part of the integrated solution.

Acrobat DC, with a touch-enabled user interface, will be available both via subscription and one-time purchase, Adobe said.

With a touch-enabled interface and powerful companion mobile apps, Acrobat DC delivers free e-signing with every subscription, now included as part of both Document Cloud and Creative Cloud.

In addition, Document Cloud for enterprise provides entire organisations with services, including enterprise-class e-sign services, that bring speed and efficiency to business document workflows. 

Document Cloud for enterprise offers solutions for industries including healthcare and insurance, financial services, media and entertainment, government, and schools and universities. And, enterprises can centrally manage Document Cloud and Creative Cloud user accounts and licenses with single sign-on (SSO) in the Adobe Enterprise Dashboard.

A free 30-day trial of Acrobat DC is available now, the statement said.

“The response to Adobe Document Cloud has been incredibly positive and inspiring,” said Bryan Lamkin, senior vice president of Technology and Corporate Development at Adobe.

“Clearly, we have struck a chord, as we set out to alleviate document distress for both enterprise workers and individual consumers.  With Document Cloud, we are revolutionizing how people get work done with documents, and our customers are applauding the move.”

Stephen Hamill, Managing Director, Adobe Southeast Asia, said Adobe is confident that Document Cloud will help improve business productivity across the SEA region.

“Businesses need to be fast, agile and efficient in order to capture the economic opportunities in this fast-growing region, and being able to cut through the ‘document disconnect’ will allow everyone to become more productive,” he said.

“At the same time, Document Cloud enables anywhere, anytime access to documents, giving a further boost to on-the-go productivity for organizations in this region.”

Adobe Document Cloud includes:

- All-new Acrobat DC

With an intuitive, touch-enabled interface, Acrobat DC delivers powerful new functionality to get work done anywhere. The new Tool Center offers simplified and quick access to the tools you use most, including the ability to easily edit PDFs on mobile devices. Plus, use the camera on your device and Adobe Photoshop magic to easily convert any paper documents to digital, editable files that can be sent for signature. 

- E-signing Anywhere, for Everyone

eSign Services (formerly Adobe EchoSign)are now included with every subscription of Acrobat DC, which is part of both Document Cloud and Adobe Creative Cloud.  Now you can electronically send and sign any document from any device.  Document Cloud for enterprise offers eSign services with premium capabilities designed for organizations. New Fill & Signmakes signing anything fast and easy, including smart autofill across devices. 

- New Mobile Link and Mobile Apps

Access your work as you move between desktop and devices, and pick up that form or document where you left off with new Mobile Link — your files, settings and signatures stay with you.With two new mobile apps, Adobe Acrobat DC mobile and Adobe Fill & Sign DC, people can create, comment and sign documents directly on their mobile devices. Download the free apps from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

- Document Management & Control

Services such as Send & Track DC let you manage, track and control your documents. With intelligent tracking, you gain visibility into where critical documents are along their process, including who has opened them and when. Control features also help to protect sensitive information, both inside and outside the firewall, for business or personal use.