Scanning to SharePoint with PsiCapture

Need an application for scanning documents into SharePoint?

I have been playing with the newest version of Psigen's Advanced Capture product for digital imaging, PsiCapture. I have been selling Psigen's products for about 4 years now, and this version resets my expectations for an advanced capture and scanning application. The product user interface has been streamlined, and the scanning workflow is as simple as clicking down the module stack on the left hand side of the GUI. There is now a comprehensive Document Type wizard, which walks you through the creation of your Document Templates. Below are some other highlights:

-The ability to enable document types for auto-import. This allows true distributed capture using MFPs, through the use of intelligent barcode cover sheets.
-A built in Barcode Creation utility that allows you to build templates, and then create cover sheets on the fly, or tie the creation to a spreadsheet or database.
-2D barcodes are now supported, and can be created with the utility.
-The reporting capability has been enhanced, and it is simple to run a number of reports on the scanning activity.
-Migration to just about any Document Management System, including a new connector to Microsoft Sharepoint / MOSS 2007

For an overview of the company, more info, reviews and datasheets, click below:

Psigen PsiCapture Information

eCopy and SharePoint

More and more organizations are taking the leap into a centralized document repository, through the use of Microsoft SharePoint. SharePoint is an oustanding tool for collaboration, and accels when utilizing Microsoft Office documents. But what happens when you create a SharePoint site that will require the uploading of numerous scanned documents? How can you standardize file naming, metadata population and the overall document imaging process?

One of the best solutions I have found is eCopy ShareScan. eCopy is a document capture solution that can be connected to just about any Multi-Function Copier or Dedicated Scanner. The challenge with traditional scanning solutions is that they usually require dedicated scanner hardware that is connected to a PC. This provides a one to one solution, allowing only the PC user to scan documents. With eCopy, you can provide a one-to-many relationship, and share the scanning capabilities of your copier or scanner with an entire office or department. It has a simple, easy to use touch screen interface that even the most technically challenged user can learn to use. It can provide a rapidly deployable solution, with quick adoption, and low training requirements.

eCopy provides a SharePoint Connector that allows quick integration into any site, with all security in tact, and the ability to require metadata fields. For larger organizations, you can configure one ScanStation, and then publish the configuration to all the others on your network. For more info on eCopy and additional tools, go to What is eCopy? or for other SharePoint Scanning Utilities, click on the following link SharePoint Scanning Utilities.

SharePoint as an ECM Platform

SharePoint is being touted as the "swiss army knife" of Enterprise Content Management. I have to admit, we use this tool for just about everything under the sun: sales pipeline management, deal tracking, project management, help desk , sales material library, etc, etc. It is a very solid application for a variety of functions, and it is so easy to create a site. You can easily download an application template, and within minutes have a site up and running. The customization is even easier, and adding columns and metadata fields is a breeze. The other day I was playing around in our demo room, and decided to try out the eCopy SharePoint connector to test scanning into my library. It was a breeze, and eCopy is fantastic, with seemless integration into the product.

I will write some follow on articles on the subject, as I am finding more and more prospects asking about SharePoint inegration and scanning into the application. I have done some basic research on scanning utilities for tha app, links at:

Microsoft SharePoint Scanning Links

And for some great reading on SharePoint and Planning:

Microsoft SharePoint Information Links

More to follow.