Document Management

Whether you’re starting a new digital conversion project or are in the middle of one right now, our Document Management posts will give you some tips to make your project successful.

How To Choose A Paper Scanning Partner

Having the right partner for your paper scanning project can determine the success of your project. However, the task of finding a partner can be daunting. Read our guide on things you should consider and questions you should ask when you're searching for a partner, such as "what kind of technology do they have?" and "what kind of experience do they have on similar projects?".

2024-01-16T11:45:44-08:00August 10th, 2021|Document Management, Paper|

How Long Will A Paper Scanning Project Take?

Choosing to scan your paper records is a big decision, but how long does a paper scanning project take? Learn some timeline factors that will affect your project, including the quantity and type of paper records, your indexing specifications, and the project's complexity. Three example projects are also illustrated to help you get a feel for what it takes!

2024-01-16T11:44:40-08:00July 27th, 2021|Document Management, Paper|

The BMI Aperture Card Scanning Process

Do you have aperture cards you want to scan and are curious about how it's done? Our 10-step aperture card scanning process will show you how we convert your physical aperture card collection to digital files, including steps such as transportation, process flow creation, scanning, digital delivery, and more.

2024-01-16T11:44:12-08:00July 13th, 2021|Document Management, Microfilm|

How Long Will A Microfiche Scanning Project Take?

Choosing to scan your microfiche is a big decision, but how long does a microfiche scanning project take? Learn some timeline factors that will affect your project, including the quantity and type of microfiche, your indexing specifications, and the project's overall complexity. Three example projects are also illustrated.

2024-01-16T11:42:14-08:00June 1st, 2021|Document Management, Microfilm|

On-site vs. Off-site Scanning & Digitization

Should you have your records digitized on-site (at your office) or sent off-site (to a scanning company's facility)? Before jumping into a decision, consider the various factors including transportation, cost, speed of the project, and available resources.

2024-01-16T11:42:35-08:00May 4th, 2021|Document Management, Microfilm, Paper, Security|

The BMI Microfiche Scanning Process

Do you have microfiche records you want to scan and are curious about how it's done? Our 11-step microfiche scanning process will show you how we convert your physical microfiche collection to digital files, covering tracking, preparation, scanning, digital delivery, and more.

2024-01-16T11:42:46-08:00April 20th, 2021|Document Management, Microfilm|

How Long Will A Microfilm Scanning Project Take?

Deciding to scan your microfilm is a big step forward, but how long does a microfilm scanning project take? Learn the timeline factors that affect a project, including quantity and type of microfilm, indexing requirements, and project complexity. We also detail three projects as examples.

2024-01-16T11:40:38-08:00April 6th, 2021|Document Management, Microfilm|

Scanning Large Format Documents

Scanning large format documents (such as building plans, engineering drawings, oversized books, and newspapers) requires specific methods of capture that goes beyond "normal" paper scanning. We'll describe the different large format sheet sizes, scanning methods, and output options that you have available for your conversion project.

2024-01-16T11:40:58-08:00March 9th, 2021|Document Management, Paper|
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