June 10th 
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While we’re much closer today than we ever have been, the paperless office has not come to be a complete reality. But with new digital document imaging techniques and corresponding equipment, like the iPad and the inevitable iPad 2.0, could we finally usher in the era of the paperless office?
Maybe.
While printer manufacturers, paper salespeople and others connected to the paper industry may be opponents, many in the “pro” camp think the technology is here, and are ready to do away with paper waste.
The fact remains that cutting out the use of paper can be an extremely cost-saving for businesses, and while currently many newspapers, magazines and traditional print-bound media are already moving to paperless versions, the business world has yet to fully adopt. As the popularity and technology of tablets like the iPad continues to grow, the ability to use digital document imaging will allow for offices to fully transition to paperless communication and business.
There will still be hurdles to face, however. Issues are present and some objections posed include the lighting conditions on such devices, complaints regarding size and weight of carrying around the device, all the way to, “what about battery-related problems that traditional print media doesn’t pose?”. But it seems the iPad 2.0 is rapidly jumping over them. Improved lighting, lighter weight and battery-backup systems are all part of future upgrades.
It’s not clear whether or not it will be e-ink, the iPad, iPhone, iPad 2.0 or maybe a technology we’ve yet to see that will finally push the paperless office from dream to reality. We can’t be sure of which but we know it’s coming, and it’s very soon.
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