Blog Posts: Document Scanning

The Top 5 Benefits of Distributed vs. Centralized Document Scanning

The Top 5 Benefits of Distributed vs. Centralized Document Scanning

With the advent of inexpensive yet powerful desktop scanners and easy to use point-and-click capture software, paper documents no longer need to be transported to and scanned at a company’s central facility. Document scanning and indexing can now be performed locally on-site (at multiple locations or branch offices) by anyone instead of dedicated scanner operators…

How Document Scanning & Management Can Maximize Social Return on Investment

How Document Scanning & Management Can Maximize Social Return on Investment

According to the Urban Institute, the nonprofit sector in the US has increased 25%, from 1.26 million nonprofit organizations in 2001 to 1.57 million in 2011, surpassing both commercial and government growth. There are 28,000 nonprofits in New York City alone, whose employees represent 14% of the City’s workforce (528,000 employees) and combined annual expenditure…

The Total Cost of Document Scanning: Value vs. Price per Page

The Total Cost of Document Scanning: Value vs. Price per Page

When you make a capital purchase you want to estimate the total cost of ownership to understand the real costs that need to be budgeted. The same is true with services—particularly with document scanning as some providers dangle temptingly low pricing while hiding extra fees in the fine print. When selecting a document scanning partner,…

10 Facts to Consider When Comparing MFPs vs. Desktop Scanners

10 Facts to Consider When Comparing MFPs vs. Desktop Scanners

While multi-function printers (MFP) are a desirable all-in-one package, there are a number of things you should consider when figuring out if a MFP is the best fit for document scanning in your office. Below is a list of 10 key factors to consider. Efficiency: Desktop scanners are more practical if many people in one…