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Electronic signature software as a cloud-based and on-premises solution

Digital processes increase speed and efficiency, but they must be legally compliant. This requires legally valid digital signatures. This is where D-Trust’s electronic signature software portiQ comes in. portiQ is available in three versions: as an on-premises solution, on a managed cloud, or as a SaaS solution. All versions of portiQ are designed to be integrated into existing workflows and meet the highest security standards.

portiQ – The e-Signature Solution and Workflow Platform for Professionals

Electronic processes must be legally compliant and transparent. To be legally binding and carry strong evidential value, digital documents require electronic signatures, seals or timestamps. The ideal solution is software that covers all requirements: the e-signature solution portiQ from D-Trust. Via the portiQ platform, you can conveniently and flexibly access all D-Trust eIDAS-certified trust services. Within the workflow, you can exchange digital documents, sign or seal electronically and, if required, safeguard documents for long-term archiving.

The portiQ variants provide options for different requirements: As a SaaS solution for smaller companies, individual teams in larger organisations or those new to signature workflows, portiQ start focuses on the classic use cases (e.g. simple, legally compliant digitisation of approvals and signatures in contract management). The managed cloud version portiQ extended is primarily designed for larger companies or public authorities. The on-premises solution portiQ local is aimed at organisations with particularly high security requirements for operation within their own IT infrastructure.

The benefits of portiQ

Automatable: Creating digital approvals and digital signatures is largely automated.

Easy to integrate: The e-signature solution can be easily integrated into existing digital processes or line-of-business applications via standardised interfaces.

Scalable: The electronic signature software is scalable – from a team to the entire organisation.

Adaptable: The generous design flexibility allows portiQ to easily be adapted to match your corporate design.

Flexible: Switching to other operating variants of portiQ is straightforward and increases your flexibility.

Application areas for portiQ

The portiQ electronic signature software helps companies, public authorities and other organisations implement business-critical processes securely, transparently and fully digitally end-to-end. There are different portiQ offerings for different requirements.

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Get started right away with portiQ start

The signature service is ready to use immediately as a “Software as a Service” solution. It is particularly well suited for beginners and small teams, but is also suitable for organisations that want to use signature processes quickly and without their own operational overheads. Simple connection to existing workflows and line-of-business applications via a standardised interface also enables larger organisations to quickly integrate a signature component into their existing software environment.

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portiQ extended & portiQ local cater to individual requirements

portiQ extended and portiQ local are designed for the more complex requirements of larger companies, public authorities and other organisations.

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portiQ in practice

Digital administration runs smoothly in Cloppenburg

In the district of Cloppenburg, the building authority now manages its signature process via the interface to portiQ local entirely with digital seals and electronic timestamps. Other authorities are set to follow.

Sign documents digitally: Where you can use portiQ

Every company, every public authority and, in fact, every organisation wants fast and smooth processes. portiQ helps with flexible workflows, easy user integration and legally compliant electronic signatures. Example applications include:

  • HR processes, e.g. employment contracts, temporary agency work and personnel approvals
  • Digital contract conclusions and approval processes in purchasing and procurement 
  • Invoice approvals and finance processes 
  • Documentation and approvals in maintenance and industry 
  • Project-related approvals and coordination 
  • Procurement and supplier processes 
  • Issuing digital administrative decisions and integration with line-of-business applications

Products: Which solution is right for your requirements?

Choose the version of D-Trust’s electronic signature software portiQ that best suits your needs: SaaS solution, in a managed cloud, or operating within your own IT infrastructure (on premises).

Comparison of portiQ operating variants

The following overview compares the differences between portiQ start, portiQ extended and portiQ local.

Function portiQ start portiQ extended portiQ local
“Signature as a Service” as a cloud solution Signature server in the managed cloud Own infrastructure on premises
Suitable for those who … … want to get started quickly and use standardised signature processes … need to integrate many employees into the workflows … are dealing with high requirements, complex processes or strict IT and/or compliance specifications
Application area Teams, (small) companies, public authorities and beginners Organisations in which more than 100 employees will be using portiQ Solution for organisations with particularly high data security and data protection requirements (e.g. KRITIS)
Getting started Use/provision as a cloud service via a web portal or connection via a standardised interface Provision in a managed, dedicated cloud environment Installation and operation within your own IT infrastructure
Application Standardised workflows Integrated, multi-stage workflows and document processes End-to-end processes in a custom environment
Operating model SaaS (cloud-based, operated by the provider) Managed cloud (operated by the provider in a dedicated environment) On premises (operated by the organisation itself)
Data hosting Data hosting in a cloud environment (C5-certified German data centre) Data hosting in a dedicated cloud environment (C5-certified German data centre) Data hosting within the customer’s own IT infrastructure
Integration Use primarily via the signature portal and simple integration via interfaces into existing applications Integration via APIs and interfaces into existing systems and applications. Use as a signature portal with a web interface is possible Deep integration via APIs into existing IT landscapes and line-of-business applications. Use as a signature portal with a web interface is also possible

Supported trust services

The electronic signature software portiQ bundles key eIDAS-compliant trust services from D-Trust and makes them available for use in digital workflows.

Electronic signatures:

Timestamps & evidence preservation:

The service portfolio of portiQ

Security is the top priority in digital business environments. We use portiQ security features in a targeted way to give our customers the best possible support without compromising on ease of use. The electronic signature software is integrated into existing workflows with ease and regularly expands its range of functions to meet our customers’ wishes and needs.

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FAQ: frequently asked questions about portiQ

With portiQ, users sign and seal individual documents or entire batches of documents via a portal or in their own application via an interface. It is also possible to invite external signatories. Workflows, forms and templates support the processing of recurring tasks. With portiQ extended and portiQ local in particular, the server interfaces extend existing systems such as document management or HR portals with signatures and seals.

As with any software solution, the amount of work required for integration always depends on the specific IT landscape and the intended use case. Our portiQ signature solution offers numerous interfaces (known as APIs – Application Programming Interfaces) as well as many other options for integrating signature and sealing processes into your existing workflows as effectively as possible. 

portiQ start is ready to use straight away, so you can begin using digital signature and approval processes immediately. If you have specific integration requirements, we are happy to support you with alignment and coordination as part of larger projects.

portiQ is deliberately designed to be user-friendly and makes creating individual workflows, approval processes or digital signatures simple. We also make sure that the electronic signature software remains as user-friendly as possible when implementing customer requests. 

In addition, we are happy to provide a handbook to help your staff get started. Should you require assistance with larger-scale roll-outs or bespoke training programmes as part of client projects, we would be happy to support you.

Do you have questions about portiQ?

Please contact our sales team if you would like to integrate portiQ into your IT landscape.
D-Trust Sales Team

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