By Dawn Williams


Time management is a key ingredient of success in business. Business handle paper based projects on a daily basis. For a long period of time, most businesses have been conducting these projects manually. The introduction of an automated document solution has introduced accuracy and inefficiency in business processes. Teleform is designed to capture data from papers and transfer it into business applications that allow the business information to be accessed easily when required. These applications are also secure and enhance the confidentiality and security of critical business information.

The primary focus of this software is to reduce the complexity and manual efforts associated with the extraction of data from required for statistical analysis. It has the ability to automatically read hand print bar codes, machine print, signatures and optimal mark. The data is then automatically transferred to a database from where it can be accessed when required.

In many businesses, information is usually scattered across a wide range of storage devices. When data and information is scattered, it takes a lot of time to access specific information. The introduction of this software has eliminated these challenges and improved the manner in which businesses operate. It has also helped to ease the challenges faced in complying with stringent regulatory measures.

There are four main technologies that are employed to improve the functionality of this application. These are intelligent character recognition, optical mark recognition, bar code recognition and optical character recognition. The scanners used introduce flexibility and in this process and make it possible to automatically convert handwritten data into text.

This application is used in numerous fields. These include insurance, finance, human resources, marketing among others. The popularity of this application is attributed to the flexibility and efficiency it adds to business processes. The documents are identified and classified automatically. They reduce manual procedures which are costly and time consuming

This software performs several tasks. It scans images, generates machine readable data forms, makes it possible for users to review and make corrections on data, pulls images created by other applications and reads the contents of completed forms and stores them in the appropriate database. Recent technological advancements have led to the development of applications that have more advanced features. These applications handle on-line questionnaires through telephone response. Using these applications forms can be individually designed or even templated using existing ones.

To enhance the effectiveness of form processing, the process is divided in several stages. These stages form the data processing cycle. It is important to examine the completed forms to verify that the data is valid. Any missing values are inserted and corrections made on the forms. Once these changes are made the form is ready to be faxed to the server. The installed application then converts the handwritten response into electronic data. This information can then be stored in the database.

Automated document handling solutions have become very popular in the world today. The market provides a wide range of these products to meet the varied needs of clients. To effectively compete with other automated document handling solutions, Teleform has been developed with advanced features that enhance its effectiveness. This application is simple to operate and requires less maintenance. It is a reliable application that ensures the chances of committing errors are minimized. It can be used on a wide range of applications ranging from small scale to large scale business applications.




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