Data Capture 101

Your high-volume automated data capture system must be tailored to the needs of your business. Automated data capture must be a combination of hardware and software components. All leading data capture system makers license the same underlying pieces to build their systems. Your choice of components and how you combine them will determine the efficiency and longevity of your system.

Learn about issues related to data capture

There are a number of hot topics that relate to automated data capture, including outsourcing data entry and regulatory compliance. Learn more here about how they can effect your decision.

Learn the basic process and your options at each step

Scanning, recognition, verification and export are the four basic steps of the automated data capture process. Your choice of devices and drivers at each of these points must be appropriate to your business and checked for compatibility with your equipment.

Learn what makes one system different from another

No two companies, even within the same industry, have identical operations or business rules. Therefore no two automated data capture systems should be structured in the same way. Peer-to-peer, client/server, and web-based architectures are just some of the options to consider. To learn about the different ways to configure a system, and how the structure you choose will affect your business, request a copy of the white paper "Architecture is Destiny".

Find out what you need to ask

Given the complexity of an automated data capture system, everything from installation to upgrades should be considered in advance. If you need to assemble a Request for Proposal (RFP) or evaluate a data capture system , Datacap offers some guidelines.

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