JobCapture

JobCapture is an all-in-one software designed to cater to the time tracking and data analysis needs of large organizations or single-users. With its ability to automatically track billable and non-billable time and activities on any standard application, it increases billing accuracy and reduces the effort required for achieving it. Additionally, it provides a non-intrusive interface and allows for more precise cost estimates and the creation of automated reports.

One of the significant advantages of JobCapture is that it tracks fixed cost expenses and avoids the various inaccuracies associated with manual timers and "guesstimate" billing practices. It also offers a wide range of features that make it highly efficient, user-friendly, and customizable. These include:

- Installer function creates Install Package for easy network deployment
- Intuitive dialogs for editing Jobs, Users, Cost Rates, and Work Categories
- Two-way exchange between Manager and Client ensures synchronization of all users
- Client Application (for operators) retains a daily job log of billed time, which may be used for accurate timesheets
- Manager Application with powerful, multi-criteria job sorting
- Auto-archiving function keeps data current and secure
- Elegant, off-line job timer makes adding non-computer related jobs or activities (such as phone calls, meetings, etc.) to the database easy
- TCP/IP enabled for use over local networks or across the world
- Fully automated XML/tabbed-text Import and Export of all data
- CaptureConnect SDK allows seamless integration for 3rd parties
- Embedded database technology with capacity for handling much larger DBs scalable to thousands of users
- Ability to decipher job numbers, activity codes, and users via networked Manager program
- Advanced database management algorithms allow search of hundreds of thousands of records in seconds
- Job Summary palette replaced with a printable job summary report
- Batch processing support so dialogs are suppressed while time is tracked
- Cross/hybrid platform support enables easy network deployment in any combination, from 100% Mac to 100% Windows, and everything in between
- Unprecedented real-time data delivers the "now" picture
- Powerful, built-in summary reports, including budget and activity timelines
- Built-in pie charts and other printable reporting
- Fully analyze resource usage by user, department, office, application, activity, and many other criteria
- Create accurate estimates based on real data
- "Live Picture" feature enables managers to monitor current activities and open jobs
- Optional AppliTrack System Extension operates without intruding on workflow, providing a complete picture of all computer activity

One downside of JobCapture is its 15-day trial limitation. However, the latest release has addressed several issues, including support for various monetary symbols, the ability to save report presets for easy recall, and improved department-specific settings feature. It has also solved outstanding network connectivity and licensing issues and added new export options.

In summary, JobCapture is an excellent software tool that meets the needs of organizations of any size. Its advanced features and real-time data capabilities improve billing accuracy, enhance resource efficiency, and increase productivity. With its intuitiveness and robustness, JobCapture provides an all-in-one solution to track, analyze, and manage time and activities in any setting.