Scanning: Document Management's Secret Weapon

Submitted by Tech Support on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 14:51
employees reviewing documents

What makes document management so simple, efficient, and reliable? How does one solution take a cluttered, confused office and create a well-organized space that runs like a well-oiled machine? The answer is simple. Document management relies on a "secret weapon:" scanning.

With everything moving towards electronic systems, it's becoming more and more necessary to digitize paper documents so that they can be easily managed and accessed. Scanning is the process of converting paper documents into digital formats, which can then be easily integrated into electronic document management systems.

What Scanning Can Do

Document management is all about streamlining workflows, eliminating obstacles, improving communication, and creating organization out of chaos--and that's precisely what scanning solutions are used for. Of course, in the scheme of things, scanning can seem like an overly simple answer to a highly complex set of problems. The truth is, that since so many office issues can be traced back to poor organization (including communication, security, and efficiency), scanning is a great place to start.

As document management's "secret weapon," scanning allow you to:

  • get (and stay) organized, helping you turn those stacks of paper into digital files that are easy to search, share, and secure
  • streamline workflows, cutting down on time spent organizing file cabinets by giving you the tools to scan directly to your cloud storage, computer, email, or mobile device
  • make better use of your technology, with tools like OCR that allow you to search, copy, and edit every word in a scanned file
  • save money, enabling you to rely less on paper and more on digital tools; and go green, creating a powerful and reliable digital environment that cuts down on your use of ink, paper, and energy.

At the end of the day, scanning could quickly become your company's new best friend--all because they're simple, painless, and effective. To get started with document management and scanning solutions, contact us today!