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01732 759725 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 34 ...continued scanner can work just as well. Resellers should look for similar scenarios, such as this, to find opportunities to promote dedicated scanners and capture software solutions,” Pittick added. Automate paper intensive processes “Moreover,” Kelliher said: “While MFPs have basic capture and imaging options which can be sufficient for instances where scanned documents require little image enhancement, businesses with more complex workflows and those looking to automate manual tasks for increased efficiency, will benefit from the powerful capture, imaging and processing features associated with specialist capture software.” Capture software helps businesses automate paper intensive business processes by transforming paper documents into critical business information. “The ability to extract critical data from documents and seamlessly feed it into existing business processes, helps make workflows more efficient and workers more productive. Individuals can run complex jobs with push-button ease, enhance data integrity manage this in mixed batches. Secondly, scanning is concerned with the content of the document rather than simply replicating an image. Document scanners are typically enabled with very advanced algorithms that ensure the automatic retrieval of data, which can be exported in different formats according to the user’s needs,” he explained. “With businesses digitising processes to meet increasing demands, dedicated scanning solutions have become a significant element to enable automation and deep content capture that can help improve important processes,” Fortune concluded. Improve returns Pittick said: “Trends forecasts indicate that customers are actively looking to upgrade their current MPS systems. For example, a report from InfoTrends suggests 46 per cent of companies are planning on increasing their investments in scanning technology. Partners can greatly improve their returns in this area, while also fulfilling a key business need for customers at the same time.” He continued: “By working collaboratively with customers, resellers can deliver a balanced solution which provides the customer with the most suitable product in the right location, using dedicated scanners where appropriate. “In locations where size can restrict or rule-out an MFD solution, there could be an opportunity to install scanners instead. For example, in university on-boarding areas, where students are enrolled, an MFD might not be appropriate, but the requirement to capture information means a smaller Brother has launched two new and improved compact document scanners to capitalise on the continued growth of its scan category and to open up more opportunities for partners. The easy-to-use ADS models are designed to help SOHO and business users work more productively, efficiently and securely from any location, with enhanced paper handling capabilities, faster scan speeds and the option to scan a variety of media directly to USB. The ADS-1200 portable scanner delivers easy, high-quality scanning on the move or in environments where space is limited, offering BUS power for use with a USB 3.0 compatible laptop or computer. The ADS-1700W is designed to support productive working in businesses with up to 250 employees, with wireless scanning, an auto start scan feature which scans documents instantly and up to 20 touchscreen shortcuts. The option to control access and restrict functions to certain users mean personal details can be scanned safely and securely. Brother’s scan portfolio now includes 16 models, offering partners market- leading solutions across desktop, compact and mobile. www.brother.co.uk Brother strengthens scan range with new business scanners and reduce the time and cost spent on document management,” Kelliher added. With improving efficiency and productivity key objectives for organisations, Kelliher points out the downside for those businesses without a dedicated scanning device. “With an MFP, it takes time to scan in multiple pages – one at a time. In fact scanning a ten-page document on an MFP typically takes 67 seconds – that’s compared to just 17 seconds on a dedicated scanner such as the Kodak i3300 Scanner. And, whilst the device is tied up scanning, it prevents others that need to print or copy from working efficiently,” he said. “Furthermore, Alaris’ new generation of scanning solutions support industry standard enterprise security protocols including HTTPS, WPA Enterprise and TLS Encryption for scanning over networks,” Kelliher explained. “These models also offer the ability to pull document images and metadata into a transactional business process in a distributed environment at the point of transaction, which helps with securely attaching documents to business transactional systems and eliminates errors caused by batch processing. Moreover, scanned data is processed exclusively through volatile memory, which protects sensitive information by erasing image data when the device is turned off,” he concluded. www.alarisworld.com www.brother.co.uk www.canon.co.uk www.fujitsu.com www.idc.com www.quocirca.com Scanning a ten-page document on an MFP typically takes 67 seconds – that’s compared to just 17 seconds on a dedicated scanner