Adobe LiveCycle Forms ES

Deploy interactive XML-based forms in Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, or web browsers

With Adobe® LiveCycle® Forms ES software, you can extend your core business processes beyond the enterprise — more securely and cost-effectively. Create and deploy XML-based form templates as PDF, SWF, or HTML for use with Adobe Reader® or Flash® Player software or web browsers. Then capture data from submitted forms and transfer it directly into your organization's core systems, streamlining form-driven business processes and improving data accuracy.

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Overview

Why LiveCycle Forms ES

Empower users to complete and submit dynamic forms online or offline and across the firewall.
Create interactive forms and form guides to improve data accuracy and reduce transaction cycle times.
Comply with government accessibility requirements for online forms, including Section 508 and W3C WCAG 1.0 Level AA guidelines.
Automate form data exchange and validation with core business systems.
Reduce training costs and increase user adoption by using PDF to maintain the look and feel of paper forms.
Smoothly integrate RIAs with existing applications, back-end data, and LiveCycle ES services.

Customer successes

State of Illinois

"Adobe LiveCycle solutions eliminate many redundant processes and enable us to better serve citizens. We've also seen staff productivity go up and administrative costs drop by as much as $6 million annually."

John Rigg - Forms Management Manager,
Illinois Department of Human Services

Analyst reports

RIAs Bring People-Centered Design To Information Workplaces

"Rich Internet applications (RIAs) are emerging as vehicles to enable the next generation of Information Workplaces that are best suited for decision-makers and task-oriented workers who engage in complex, multistep processes — people who need seamless, individualized, and highly visual user experiences."

Erica Driver and Ron Rogowski,
November 26, 2007

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Join the LiveCycle Enterprise Developer Program and get:

Unlimited e-mail access to developer support engineers for LiveCycle developer questions
Service for one authorized technical contact from your organization
Case response times: one business day
Technical articles and tutorials
Newsletter providing information on the latest technical developments
Automatic notification of upcoming developer events
Ability to contribute to the Adobe LiveCycle Developer Center
Eligibility to participate in Adobe developer tradeshows, seminars, and events such as MAX
Access to interactive and monitored forums