Microsoft InfoPath 2007 [Old Version]

InfoPath 2007 makes it simple to develop XML based data entry forms. Use it to author and view XML documents with support for custom-defined XML schemas. Then connect to external systems using XML Web services, for effective sharing, reusing and repurposing of information. InfoPath is the right tool for spreading improved collaboration and decision making throughout your organization. Publish forms to a shared network folder, a Web server, Windows SharePoint Services or as email attachments Features automatic, silent update downloads

InfoPath 2007 is an information-gathering program that helps you create and deploy electronic forms to gather information efficiently and reliably. You can also use the InfoPath Forms Services capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to extend your business processes beyond your corporate firewall, and deliver forms as Outlook e-mail messages, Web browser forms, or forms for mobile devices.

InfoPath forms can be deployed to many Web browsers for fill-in, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, Safari, and others. View larger.

InfoPath forms can be distributed as e-mail messages to speed form fill-in. View larger.

The advanced integration capabilities of Office InfoPath 2007 and the Microsoft Office system enable InfoPath to extend into other programs to improve information gathering for databases, documents, and more. View larger.

InfoPath Forms Services is fully integrated with Office SharePoint Server 2007 to help ensure organizations can centrally manage and deploy electronic forms. View larger.

Improved Collaboration
InfoPath 2007 is the right tool for encouraging and supporting improved collaboration and decision making throughout your organization. Use it to author and view XML documents with support for custom-defined XML schemas. Then use XML Web services to connect to external systems for effective sharing, reusing and repurposing of information. Publish forms to a shared network folder, a Web server, Windows SharePoint Services or as email attachments and enjoy automatic, silent update downloads.

Streamline Forms-Driven Business Processes
By integrating easily with your current business applications and systems using industry standards, InfoPath 2007 lets you automate existing business processes without having to reinvent them. InfoPath form solutions provide an easy way for your organization to gather and present information from your existing line-of-business systems using the familiar Office interface. For added benefits, InfoPath 2007, SharePoint Server 2007, and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 combine to deliver a comprehensive solution for optimizing business processes. And advanced form design and development tools help streamline complex processes by connecting users to the right data.

Gather Information Efficiently
InfoPath 2007 makes information gathering more efficient by delivering electronic forms that reach the necessary participants easily, reduce redundant data entry, and improve the quality of the data collected. You can simply reach more users by providing an easy form fill-in experience across Web browsers, e-mail messages, or mobile devices. In fact, InfoPath forms can be distributed as e-mail messages and many Web browsers for speed form fill-in, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, Safari, and others. It also provides real-time validation, pre-populated fields, and connections to important sources of information. For added convenience, InfoPath 2007 solutions are fully integrated with the Microsoft Office system to deliver powerful electronic forms capabilities in a familiar package.

Centralize Forms Management and Control
InfoPath Forms Services is fully integrated with Office SharePoint Server 2007 to help ensure organizations can centrally manage and deploy electronic forms. SharePoint Server 2007 provides a unified portal and a forms and content management solution for your enterprise to help you manage electronic forms in the same context as other critical business functions. At the same time, InfoPath Forms Services helps minimize solution downtime by providing easy upgrades, version management, and monitoring tools. The end result is better control over key information, and that has the potential to save you both time and money.