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August 30th August 30th   Comments

Paperless Offices – Top 10 Myths Part 2

Opt for Paperless Office!We’ve covered the first 5 of the 10 most popular – and incorrect – myths concerning the paperless office in a previous post. Unfortunately, there are even more myths that are, to this day still spreading.  They are preventing companies and individuals all over the world from using digital document imaging to reap the benefits of a paperless office.

Here’s your chance to learn the truth behind the 2nd half of myths concerning the transition to a paperless office.  Like the first 5, these 5 pop up in almost every industry and from the largest corporations to the smallest companies.  Here are 5 more paperless office myths that are preventing people from using digital document imaging to save time, money and space:

August 17th August 17th   Comments

Paperless Offices – Top 10 Myths Part 1

Throw Away Paperless Office MythsThe adoption of new technologies, new innovations or new ways of doing business can be challenging.  When the widespread adoption of those is slowed even further by myths, rumors and poorly founded ideas that challenge can often seem insurmountable.  Such is the case with the paperless office, which is currently being held back much more by process issues than any technological capabilities.

Unfortunately for the paperless office, there are 10 myths that have permeated the issue and put a fear into the minds of people who could be reaping the benefits of adopting it.  Here are the first 5 of the Top10 Myths of The Paperless Office:

July 7th July 7th   Comments

Paperless Offices – Top 4 Reasons Small Businesses Should Switch

switch to paperless officeWith advances in technology occurring across all industries almost every day, the promise of the paperless office is closer than ever.  With iPads, Kindles, email and extremely high speed internet at all of our fingertips, the need for traditional paper might be gone.  Now, small businesses are in the unique position to start reaping the rewards of switching to a paperless office like never before.

Small businesses, as they operate on a smaller scale, have the unique ability to employ digital document imaging to make the switch to a paperless office.  The following facts are the top 4 reasons why small businesses should use digital document imaging to cut out the paper, and bring on the benefits of a paperless office.

June 10th June 10th   Comments

Digital Document Imaging & iPad 2.0 – Paperless Office at Last?

Digital Document ImagingWhile 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.

May 5th May 5th   1 Comment

Paperless Offices Are Possible and Profitable, According to JP Morgan

When the computer first entered the office place, speculation flew that the days of a paperless office might not be too far behind.  Those days came and went, and still paper dominates the landscape of the modern office space. But does it have to?

No, according to a recent report from JP Morgan, “Sustainable Treasury Management: It’s Easier Than You Think”. The report concluded that the feasibility of the paperless office is finally here.  Before, a paperless office was neither technically nor economically possible. But today, with help from digital document imaging solutions, it can be a reality.

February 3rd February 3rd   27 Comments

4 Ways Document Scanning Services Can Help You Green Your Business

The road to a sustainable, green business may be a long one, but digital document scanning services can help provide a solid start. We’ve identified 4 ways document scanning services can help businesses become more environmentally responsible:

  1. Reduce paper use. With digital documents and files, a business can reduce the amount of paper it needs. For a business with the goal of going paperless, document scanning systems are a step in the right direction, helping to improve paper-based efficiencies.
October 30th October 30th   Comments

Why Stop at a Paperless Office When You Can Have a Completely Digital Office?

Eliminate Files With a Digital OfficeWhat’s easier when you’re looking for a critical document:
a) Digging through paper file after paper file
b) Unburying the microfilm reader to spend hours sloughing through film?

If you’re like us, you wrote in:
c) Those are two terrible options!

Since you’re like us, you’ll also be happy to know that every format of microfilm can be converted to a digital format to create an entirely digital office.  This includes Microfiche, jacketed fiche, 16mm and 35mm microfilm, COM, 105 mm Step & Repeat Microfiche, and aperture cards.

September 15th September 15th   5 Comments

Top 4 Reasons to Outsource Your Document Scanning Tasks

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Financial returns, increased security, improved business continuity, environmental benefits—your decision to go paperless in the office could be based on any number of reasons. But whether your goal is a completely paperless office, or you’re looking to convert a few sets of paper documents to digital files, outsourcing document scanning tasks makes even better business sense.

Here are the top 4 reasons why it’s a smart decision to outsource:

1. Flexibility. Some document scanning services offer the option of scanning at their own facilities or on-site scanning at the client’s facility. Also, a high-quality service can quickly respond to both peak loads and slack times by either adding equipment and personnel or reassigning technicians.