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Document Scanning & Data Capture
Everything you need to know about the benefits of document scanning.
Get tips and tricks to help you better manage your data and rid your organization of antiquated paper processes. Learn about the advantages of going paperless.
What is one thing that every educational institution, from early education to higher learning has in common? The answer: Paperwork, and tons of it! On-boarding new students, hiring staff, and meeting fiduciary responsibilities generates a massive amount of documentation. And to make matters worse, complying with state guidelines and federal privacy laws like FERPA means
Microfilm was once considered to be the gold standard of information storage. At the peak of its popularity, no other storage medium came close to the convenience, affordability, and durability that microfilm was able to provide. For this reason, it has been widely adopted by government agencies, libraries, historical archives, and other institutions that require
Optical character recognition (OCR) is technology that allows computer software to convert text found in a scanned document or image into machine-readable text. Anyone who has ever been to the airport, sent a letter in the mail, or deposited a check at an ATM has used OCR technology. The most common use of OCR technology
Over the last few years, the landscape of work and employment has undergone a particularly dramatic shift. Working remotely, which traditionally has only been an option for a small percentage of people, has exploded in popularity, capturing the attention of employers of all different shapes and sizes. And while there are a number of fairly
Most business owners know that paper is a slow, outdated technology that adds unnecessary costs at every turn. It can make even the simplest of tasks more difficult, resulting in longer turnaround times and subsequently, increased labor costs. Employees can waste hours a week fumbling through filing cabinets looking for the documents they need. Not only
Government agencies are the largest source of paper documentation and microfilm records in the country. This is because government agencies are responsible for the preservation of tax documents, business licenses, permits, financial documents, historical records, and more. At one time, paper and microfilm were the gold standards of information storage. Not just in government, but
For most of the twentieth century, microfiche and microfilm were the preferred methods used to store images, blueprints, schematics, maps, and other important documents for extended periods of time. At the peak of its popularity, there was no other format with the same versatility or longevity. Microform technology made it possible to reduce documents on
The increased demand on HR departments to manage these documents added hours of manual data entry, which led to a litany of administrative issues including misfiled/lost records, compliance issues, and inefficient workflows. Thankfully, the source of these issues is well known: outdated paper-based records keeping.
For medical practices and healthcare facilities, meeting the needs of patients and providing quality care is the top priority. Unfortunately, this huge responsibility comes with a TON of paperwork. That’s because in addition to the standard employee recruitment and hiring documents, compensation and benefits records, and payroll documents a typical business is responsible for, medical
As we hurtle towards an increasingly digital world, modernizing your outdated paper processes is more important than ever. While immediate and secure access to vital information has become a basic requirement for any successful business, the need to protect your data from security breaches or leaks has also never been greater.