Anyone who has ever scanned a document knows that once uploaded, all that you’re left with is an image of what you originally scanned. Essentially, there are no changes that can be made to it — unless you have OCR technology. If you’re a business owner who is looking to go paperless, Global Document Services helps with the process of digitization by offering document scanning services with OCR technology.

OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, is a useful tool for digital document storage. Whether you’ve never heard of this technology or you’re vaguely familiar with it, understanding OCR will help you utilize all of its benefits.

Advantages of OCR technology

Reduce Errors

Human errors are common when it comes to manually transferring information. We understand how important it is to not only access digital documents, but to ensure they are correctly transcribed. OCR technology helps to reduce human errors with its 99% accuracy rating. This is especially crucial for industries where there is no room for mistakes, such as medical or legal professions.

Text Can Be Edited

Unlike scanned documents that get converted into an image, OCR technology carefully reads the words on the image and converts it into readable text. Not only is this performed with high accuracy, but texts within the scanned document can then be updated, edited, copied, deleted, or added to.

Easily Search Documents

With OCR technology’s ability to convert scanned images into readable text, you can easily search documents when it’s most convenient for you — 24 hours a day. Being able to quickly access your documents online reduces valuable time and effort spent on locating physical files. With OCR technology, you can retrieve documents in a timely matter and increase productivity.

Storage Space

Global Document Services uses OCR technology to scan your sensitive documents and aid in your company’s steps toward going fully paperless. We use this technology to offer you solutions for storing and accessing documents efficiently. Digital storage allows you to free up physical space that is assigned to your paper records so that you can utilize the space for more productive applications.

Through scanning solutions from Global Document Services, going paperless has never been easier. Our certified staff handles documents and sensitive information with discretion, complying with all HIPAA and FACTA regulations. For more information about OCR technology or our scanning services, get in touch with us by filling out a contact form or calling (800) 472-9716.