Author - Jim Kemp

Things Change

Things change. But change, while often good, usually also means additional work. In our current economic climate, we have to achieve more with less. Increasing our efficiency and productivity becomes a top priority. Many companies focus on supply chain optimization as discussed in ProcurementLeaders. KPMG noted that consumer companies worldwide report that “improvements in supply chain efficiency are critical to growth...

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Kodak scanner chomps down paper.

Our document imaging partner Kodak isn't kidding when they say digitizing a whirlwind of documents just got easier. Recently our document management engineers here had a chance to take Kodak's i4600 scanner on a test drive with Document Locator. The scanner munches through stacks of sheets at a speed of 120-pages per minute, a rate that can easily convert many...

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Video highlights document workflow automation

Curious how business process can be made more efficient and less error-prone? One way is to eliminate all the paper and put the necessary controls over processes so that tasks are performed with precision and accuracy. A new 3-minute introduction to paperless document workflow shows how business processes can be automated with the help of document management software. It's...

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The making of a smart office

What makes a smart office is? A lot of things. Smart people are part of the equation. But they're not the only factor, or perhaps even the most important. I've had the opportunity in the past to work with some very smart people - much smarter than me, in offices that were less than successful. Innate human intelligence alone doesn't always...

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Team Office Technologies brings document management to Ohio

Companies in Ohio and western Pennsylvania may have known about Team Office Technologies – a well-regarded printing and information technology company in the area, for some time. Now, we’re glad that we know them too. Team Office is our newest technology network member, and is already helping businesses in the Ohio region go paperless with Document Locator

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Cheers to ACEC friends at benefit tournament

Cheers to all our friends and members at ACEC! We enjoyed a great day on the course at last week's ACEC Oregon Annual Networking Day Benefit Golf Tournament & Dinner, and many thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit with us on the 10th hole! It was a great day, and great cause... with ACEC...

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Copiers Have Memories – Video by CBS News

Im not sure what surprised me most in this video by CBS News: Copy Machines, a Security Risk? That so many people are not aware that MFP's (multi-function printers) keep a copy of what you copy; Or, the fact that someone paid just a few hundred dollars for a copier that looks similar to a white elephant we lease for...

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Virtualizing Document Management Software

There are many technologies to consider when implementing a virtualization plan. Document Locator is mostly technology agnostic... our customers pretty much can choose to virtualize their document management system however best works for them and their circumstances. VMWare, however, is one of the choices. Just recently after the folks at VMWare realized that...

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Ways to Green Your Business on Earth Day

On this 40th anniversary of Earth Day, more people - and businesses - than ever are searching for ways to get actively involved and reduce their carbon footprint. The people of Planet Earth have come a long ways in 40 years, but we are all still learning new ways to go further in our environmental efforts. We've seen the rise in...

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Leading the Way with Document Management in Fargo ND

As economic conditions improve nationwide, Fargo, North Dakota is one area of the country leading the way. Business there runs smartly, and Forbe's recently recognized this fact in their 2010 report of "Best Places for Business and Careers". Fargo placed in the top 10 on the list... in ninth place to be specific, of best small metros across the entire...

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