OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, is recognizing and converting images to editable text. This is very useful for those looking to go paperless as it means the scans can remain useable while taking up less physical space. OCR software is also useful in other areas like assistive technology for the blind. It is also useful […]
3 Reasons to Switch From Traditional Document Management
Paperless, Digital Storage vs Traditional Document Management Traditional document management is still way too common in typical offices today. There’s comfort found in tangible documents and many have technology trust issues or just simply don’t know where to begin! Change is always a bit scary but the massive change from physical boxes of documents you […]
School Notes Scanning – Efficiency 101
School Notes Scanning… Make Your Hard Work, Work For You! Today’s world is definitely more digital than ever, but pen and paper is still the most recommended way to absorb and retain information. The downside of that is the incredible amount of paper you’re left with at the end of your year or program. […]
Giving Back To Veterans!
Free Shredding For Area Service Members and Veterans Thank You For Your Service! Global Document Services proudly supports our New Jersey active duty and veteran residents, with free secure shredding! Paper clutter can be a huge source of stress for many individuals, and Global Document Services would like to help in our small way. Each […]
Document Scanning to Improve Your Bottom Line
However you currently store and manage your records now, there is always room to adapt and improve to save money. Document Scanning is an excellent way to improve your practices in many ways, but most importantly, it cuts costs across the board on alternative paper practices. With low-costs up front, it makes for an even better […]
3 Steps to a More Manageable Law Office – Organizing Your Files
Organized chaos just doesn’t exist. Anyone who tries to say otherwise is just avoiding their own issue! Living and working in an unorganized space is a breeding ground for clutter, confusion and poor productivity. Creating a manageable and orderly office is key to a successful law firm and it’s necessary. Organization promotes efficiency, allows […]
Preserving the Past, for the Future
Digital Archiving your historical records is an easy decision to make and avoid losing them to catastrophic events or accidents. Natural disasters, damage or loss can happen at any time, but we can help to avoid this! With the technology available today, digitizing can be a great solution. However, it may be a process best […]
Beyond the Rolodex: An Alternative Business Card Storage Solution
Document Scanning and Management – Rolodex Card Scanning Large companies with long employee histories have a unique file management problem. Sorting through thousands of rolodex cards by hand for an employee’s information isn’t easy. Consequently, savvy companies with this problem now call GDS to fix it for them! Rolodex card scanning, though not a common […]
Paperless vs. Traditional Storage
According to studies, the average office worker in the US uses about 10,000 sheets of paper per year. Decades ago, the introduction of computers into our society made the idea of a “paperless” office a potential reality, but why then, is our national paper consumption higher than ever? Let’s look at some percentages. We estimate […]
Work in Government? Here Are Three Reasons to Implement Certified Destruction Services
As a leading document digitization provider in Chicago, IL and surrounding areas, we serve a range of government agencies with our certified destruction services. We’re fully insured and advocates of paperless system implementation, especially when it comes to sensitive documentation. This benefits the environment and business, and it saves money by reducing expenses related to […]