Image Express

Image Express Merges with Relion

2012-02-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

Eden Prairie, MN, February 23, 2012—Rochester-based Relion Corporation, an experienced integrator of advanced document capture, workflow and business process outsourcing solutions, has merged with Image Express, a leading provider of scanning solutions and document conversion services.

Both Relion and Image Express provide enterprise content management (ECM) solutions and outsourcing services to help their clients go paperless, cut costs and increase efficiency. Relion's expertise in these areas stems from their ability to integrate advanced document capture and accounts payable workflow solutions with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle and JD Edwards. Relion also provides business process outsourcing solutions, including virtual mailroom. These capabilities compliment the experience of Image Express, which includes implementing document scanner and Kodak Capture Pro solutions, in addition to a wide range of document conversion services.

Get the full press release here ---- http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/relion-merger-press-release.html

GET TO THE CLOUD!

2012-02-14T12:08:00.000-08:00

An article published yesterday by InformationWeek stresses the importance of cloud computing in business not just as an additional tool to "tweak existing operations", but as a central asset that is fundamental in achieving maximum efficiency. The article addresses a survey that will be released later this week which finds that only 13% of businesses have "substantially implemented" cloud computing throughout their organization. This is an interesting statistic that likely stems from a lack of trust and misconception of security when moving to the cloud.

When it comes to running a business - especially one that has a consistent record of success - it can be a difficult decision to implement any significant changes towards processes. When it comes to the technology being used, it seems this issue only becomes more sensitive. What we are observing when it comes to cloud computing is the old dip your toe in the pool to test the water temperature - businesses are adding elements of cloud computing to their exisiting business process (i.e. dipping the toe), though failing to embrace the technology and alter their processes accordingly (jumping in). If you are looking into cloud computing, remember that it can only produce the desired ROI if it is being properly utilized.

Cloud-based technology is a major game changer. The trial period is over and it's official, this technology is going to become an absolutely necessary tool for any business looking to remain competitive in their industry. The time for testing the waters in your business is over as well, it's time to jump in and swim! As always you can check us out online to learn more about how we can help, or do the really smart thing -- give us a call and GET TO THE CLOUD!

952-906-3022

You're business will never get sued right?

2012-02-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

Just in case, here's an article worth reading:

http://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/201111/small-business-ediscovery-tips-.html

It's easy to pretend that your business is not likely to run into any lawsuits. However, as the business world evolves, we are seeing more and more government intervention. Government intervention = more rules, more audits, more lawsuits. If you're not prepared, these situations can have a catostrophic effect on your business. It is especially important for small business owners that you take the necessary precautions to protect your organization when it comes to legal issues. Without a big legal department to help defend you in these cases, you'll get caught dealing with the problem which takes away from your day to day operations. Even if you make it through the legal battle in one piece, without proper data management you will have wasted significant time and resources defending yourself.

When you're ready to get serious about protecting and effectively managing your data give us a call - 952-906-3022

Excuses, Excuses - 5 Reasons Not To Invest In Document Management

2012-01-31T10:13:00.000-08:00

This helpful bit information is courtesy of our friends over at FileBound. There are many excuses out there, we find that these tend to be the most prominent. As the old saying goes, excuses are like bellybuttons - everyone's got one. These reasons are often based on critical misconceptions that can jeopardize your business process and put your information at risk -- all the while costing you and your co-workers time and money.

Excuse #1: If we need to, we can usually find it

"We usually can find the information we need when a customer calls. Sometimes it takes a while, but once we send out an email to all staff asking for the information, it usually shows up after a bit."

Reality:

It’s true; given enough time, people usually can come up with the information they need. But sometimes time is a luxury they just don’t have ... like when a lawsuit reaches the discovery stage! Trying to find a particular document in an organization has been likened to everything from locating a needle in a haystack to retrieving Indiana Jones’Lost Ark from the government warehouse into which it is loaded at the end of the movie. Most of the time, it isn’t a legal imperative that triggers the search, but rather a business reason. Either way, there is a cost associated with having to do it, and that cost tends to be exorbitant in an unmanaged environment.
Consider that the typical office worker spends 40% of his or her time looking for information, and then do the math. If he had only known, don’t you think Indy would have labeled that crate before it disappeared into the maw of the repository? In this way, you, too, should take steps to index your content for ready retrieval – before it’s too late. (There ain’t no sequel in real-life information management)

Excuse #2: Nobody is going to sue us

"Who would ever want to sue us? I’m sure if push comes to shove, we can find whatever we need to defend ourselves. Let’s not go looking for problems."

Reality:

No need; the problems certainly will come looking for you! The sad truth is that you don’t have to have done something wrong to have a suit brought against you. But if you can demonstrate to opposing counsel that you can readily produce documentation that counters the claim, the whole matter may simply go away before it ever gets started.
Consider, for instance, a dispute over a beneficiary change made to a life insurance policy, which dictates who is supposed to receive possibly significant sums of money following an accident or death. Being able to prove in a preliminary meeting that the change was properly authorized likely would keep the problem out of court – but this can’t happen without a system for tracking and auditing such forms.
Even if the case does go forward, you still must be able to produce court-ordered documents in a timely manner or face fairly significant penalties. Morgan Stanley, for instance, once was fined $1.6 billion in part for lying about its ability to produce email evidence. No one I know wants to risk that kind of punishment! So if nothing else, consider information management as a sort of litigation insurance policy – if you ever need it, you’ll sure be glad it’s there.

Excuse #3: Cost - We've got to pick our battles

"Even if it’s true that organizations typically spend $20 in labor to file a document, $120 in labor to find a misfiled document, and $220 in labor to reproduce a lost document, it’s chump change to us."

Reality:

Chump change? Chump change? There’s no such thing, especially in this economy. Forget the tens of thousands of dollars in wasted labor these figures represent. How about the time wasted waiting for those documents to reappear? The lost productivity of the individuals doing the waiting and/or searching through the files? The customer dissatisfaction that accumulates while the organization chases its tail? These are costs too, and they will quickly doom to failure any effort you make to “do more with less”– and there isn’t an organization today that’s so rich it’s not interested in improving its bottom line.

Excuse #4: Our business isn't located on a flood plane or anything

"Sure, when we see all those paper documents floating around after a flood on the news, we feel bad for those people. But we’re not located in a place where disasters happen."

Reality:

Well, that’s a relief! Imagine being in a place where rivers never rise, winds never blow, fires never start, and coffee never spills ... must be a real paradise, where nothing ever happens that can destroy your paper files!
Disaster recovery encompasses much more than floods, tornadoes, and wildfires, as leaky roofs, malfunctioning sprinkler systems, and yes, careless coffee drinkers can cause the kind of data loss usually ascribed to “acts of God”. So be empathetic to those caught in a maelstrom, but take steps to protect yourself as well. You’d be surprised how fast even a small problem can become catastrophic!
Make backups of your electronic files. Move older and/or inactive paper records off-site – preferably far off-site lest the same storm that wrecks your building take out the backup as well. Set established policies to govern which documents move where, according to what timetable, and for how long before they are destroyed. Then maybe you can afford to ignore the perils that threaten your documents – at least until the coffee wagon shows up.

Excuse #5: Information security just isn't at the top of our list

"Yes, we lock the doors at night. And yes, we keep the HR files locked. And yes, we use passwords on our computers. But we need to be flexible. If people want to take information home and work on it on their home computers, that’s a good thing. We trust our employees."

Reality:

Trust is good, but in document circles, it should be practiced the way President Ronald Reagan did when he negotiated with the old Soviet Union. “Trust but verify,” he said, and the advice is as solid for securing information as it was for arms control.
Knowing who accessed what, and when, is a big deal in compliance circles. Further, good practice, if not always the law, requires that you maintain and review logs of all system and user activities. Sure, your employees may be long proven dependable. But what about the hacker who tries to break in over your VPN? What about the drug addict who steals a company laptop from a worker’s living room – and what about the fence who buys that laptop and all the information on it? At that point, no amount of physical security at your office is going to help, as the cat’s already out of the bag.
And by the way – there are other security breaches that have nothing at all to do with people. Consider the tornado, hurricane, or earthquake that breaks your outer office windows and scatters the contents of your files all over the neighborhood. How secure is that information then? For sure, your customers, your legal counsel, and your local, state, and federal regulators will want to know.

ENOUGH WITH THE EXCUSES, CALL US TODAY

952-906-3022

Kodak's Chapter 11 Filing a Non-Issue on Day-To-Day Business at Image Express

2012-01-19T11:58:00.000-08:00

The following is a press release from Kodak regarding their recent filing for chapter 11:

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY AND ITS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES COMMENCE VOLUNTARY
CHAPTER 11 BUSINESS REORGANIZATIONFlow of Goods and Services to Customers to Continue Globally in Ordinary Course
Non-‐U.S. Subsidiaries Are Not Included in U.S. Filing and Are Not Subjectto Court Supervision
Company Secures $950 million in Debtor-‐in-‐Possession Financing in U.S.Kodak’s Reorganization to Facilitate Emergence as Profitable and Sustainable Enterprise

"ROCHESTER, NY, January 19, 2012 – Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak” or the “Company”) announced today that it and its U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

The business reorganization is intended to bolster liquidity in the U.S. and abroad, monetize non‐-strategic intellectual property, fairly resolve legacy liabilities, and enable the Company to focus on its most valuable business lines. The Company has made pioneering investments in digital and materials deposition technologies in recent years, generating approximately 75% of its revenue from digital businesses in 2011.

Kodak has obtained a fully-‐committed, $950 million debtor-‐in-‐possession credit facility with an 18‐- month maturity from Citigroup to enhance liquidity and working capital. The credit facility is subject to Court approval and other conditions precedent. The Company believes that it has sufficient liquidity to operate its business during chapter 11, and to continue the flow of goods and services to its customers in the ordinary course.

Kodak expects to pay employee wages and benefits and continue customer programs. Subsidiaries outside of the U.S. are not subject to proceedings and will honor all obligations to suppliers, whenever incurred. Kodak and its U.S. subsidiaries will honor all post-‐petition obligations to suppliers in the ordinary course.

“Kodak is taking a significant step toward enabling our enterprise to complete its transformation,” saidAntonio M. Perez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “At the same time as we have created ourdigital business, we have also already effectively exited certain traditional operations, closing 13

manufacturing plants and 130 processing labs, and reducing our workforce by 47,000 since 2003. Now we must complete the transformation by further addressing our cost structure and effectively monetizing non-‐core IP assets. We look forward to working with our stakeholders to emerge a lean, world-‐class, digital imaging and materials science company.”

“After considering the advantages of chapter 11 at this time, the Board of Directors and the entire senior management team unanimously believe that this is a necessary step and the right thing to do for the future of Kodak,” Mr. Perez continued. “Our goal is to maximize value for stakeholders, including our employees, retirees, creditors, and pension trustees. We are also committed to working with our valued customers.

“Chapter 11 gives us the best opportunities to maximize the value in two critical parts of our technology portfolio: our digital capture patents, which are essential for a wide range of mobile and other consumer electronic devices that capture digital images and have generated over $3 billion of licensing revenues since 2003; and our breakthrough printing and deposition technologies, which give Kodak a competitive advantage in our growing digital businesses.”

Mr. Perez concluded, “The Board of Directors, the senior management team and I would like to underscore our appreciation for the hard work and loyalty of our employees. Kodak exemplifies a culture of collaboration and innovation. Our employees embody that culture and are essential to our future success.”

Kodak has taken this step after preliminary discussions with key constituencies and intends to work toward a consensual reorganization in the best interests of its stakeholders. Kodak expects to complete its U.S.-‐based restructuring during 2013.

The Company and its Board of Directors are being advised by Lazard, FTI Consulting Inc. and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. In addition, Dominic DiNapoli, Vice Chairman of FTI Consulting, will serve as Chief Restructuring Officer to support the management team as to restructuring matters during the chapter 11 case.

More information about Kodak’s Chapter 11 filing is available on the Internet at www.kodaktransforms.com. Information for suppliers and vendors is available at (800) 544-‐7009 or (585) 724-‐6100.

Kodak will be filing monthly operating reports with the Bankruptcy Court and also plans to post these monthly operating reports on the Investor Relations section of Kodak.com. The Company will continue to file quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which will also be available in the Investor Relations section of Kodak.com."

-- What does this mean for Image Express and our Customers? Answer: Business as usual.

When it comes to our customers, we like to be as honest and up front as possible so that they understand what their options include and can rest assured they are getting the best possible service. From an outside perspective, we understand the uncertainty this type of news presents. However, given our longstanding relationship with Kodak, we can confidently say that this is the start of a new, exciting, and above all, beneficial chapter in Kodak's storied tenure.

Kodak is taking the necessary steps to reintroduce itself as a leader in the digital imaging industry, and is doing so in a fashion condusive to maintaining its current operations regarding customer relations and support. As a result, Image Express will continue to provide the high quality Services, Software and Hardware products from Kodak in the consistent manner our clients have come to expect. We'd like to take this opportunity to reassure our customers that they will see no effect in their relationship with our company's services. We will continue to support our clients with the most cost-effective tools used in developing solutions that contribute significantly in the growth of your business.

Kodak Imaging Rebates Now: Productivity Gains in 2012

2011-12-20T08:48:00.000-08:00

Time is running out for juicy rebates on Kodak document scanners and Kodak Capture Pro software upgrades and new purchases.

You know how it works: You get the best deals now in Q4, then the deals disappear next summer. Sure, you could wait but wouldn't this be a great time to harness Kodak technology and Image Express expertise for major productivity gains in 2012?

Here's the deal:

Scanners: get $250 to $7,000 off
Capture Pro: get $150 to $1,350 off

We'd link to more information on Capture Pro but the rebate structure is so complex, you'd need a doctorate in Kodak-ology to figure it out. Fortunately, we have such a thing... And did we mention Kodak Capture (non-Pro) will no longer be supported in 2012? It's time to upgrade.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

Document Management & Workflow - Taking Your Business to the Next Level

2011-12-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

Managers and business owners are constantly searching for quick-fixes and easy ways to increase productivity and efficiency in the office. Given the current economic climate and competitive nature of doing business in a fast-paced society, it's clear everyone is looking to get things done faster while using less resources. Workflow Solutions are the most powerful tools for tightening the screws and making sure your business runs like a finely tuned machine. If your organization is not utilizing these cost-effective solutions, it is not operating as efficient as it should be.

Take this as an official challenge from us at Image Express - the first step to getting your business off to its best start in 2012 is to implement a Document Management system with built in Workflow. This will allow for a decrease in your paper volume (more office space), an increase in employee efficiency (higher revenue), as well as much more security regarding your business information (legal compliance).

Clients that work with us in developing these solutions have recognized an ROI in as little as 6 months - so what are you waiting for?

http://www.imageexpressinc.com/

Scanner Trade-In Deals

2011-12-05T11:35:00.000-08:00

Recognize a need to update your scanning equipment? Make sure you take a look at our Trade-In program to get some value out of your old equipment. http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/scanner_trade-ins.html

Social Networking

2011-10-21T09:00:00.001-07:00

We're on Facebook and Twitter. Keep up with our social networking accounts for company news and updates!

http://twitter.com/#!/ImageExpress

http://facebook.com/ImageExpress

Kodak Capture Pro Software

2011-10-14T07:05:00.001-07:00

The best in Capture Software comes from Kodak - http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/kodak_capture_pro.html

Wide Format Scanning

2011-10-10T07:25:00.000-07:00

We can do it for you, or you can do it yourself - either way those files need to be scanned. Ideal for:

Architectural, engineering and construction drawings
Maps, aerial photos, oil well legs, and GIS-geographic information system data
Oil, gas & utility pipeline drawings
Manufacturing CAD drawings, blueprints, renderings, and plans
Artwork, photos, banners, posters, sketches, ads, and other reprographics
Newspapers, apparel designs, legal, and other specialty documents

http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/wide-format-scanners.html

Kodak Capture Pro

2011-09-26T11:48:00.001-07:00

The capture product we use in our Service Bureau work is Kodak Capture Pro -- take a look and find out why http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/kodak_capture_pro.html

Engineering Drawings

2011-08-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

Digitally storing engineering and architectural drawings may seem like a difficult and time consuming task - especially when dealing with a high volume. Here at Image Express we can handle that high volume and make the transition as quick and easy as possible. Give us a call for a free sample and let us show you all the ways Image Express can help with storing any type of files, drawings, or other information that is critical to your business. http://www.imageexpressinc.com/index.html

The Shared Folder is NOT the Solution

2011-08-26T07:23:00.000-07:00

So you've started scanning your paper files to get them digitally stored - that's great! Now where are you storing the documents once they've been scanned? Simply storing documents on your desktop or out on the S-Drive will not get you the time and cost saving results you're looking for. What you need is a document management system with search and routing capabilities that will allow easy and quick access to your critical business informaiton. Learn more about it here - http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/document_management.html

Trade-In Program

2011-08-22T07:59:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the old document scanner you're looking to replace can get you a discount on a newer model? We provide a trade-in program that can knock thousands of dollars off the price of that new scanner - Check it out! http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/scanner_trade-ins.html

Have the need to distribute and archive digital content?

2011-08-11T14:19:00.001-07:00

Look no further, Image Express has just the solution for you!
http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/rimage.html

Last month of FREE Workflow!

2011-08-01T07:50:00.000-07:00

This is the last month of FREE Workflow offered with new users of FileBound's On-Demand Document Management Solution. Workflow provides a level of automation that will give any organization a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency. If you are in the market for a document management system - you really don't want to miss this... http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/filebound-on-demand-free-workflow-eforms.html

Conversion Services

2011-07-25T07:50:00.000-07:00

Image Express offers the highest quality and greatest care in the conversion and scanning of all types of business documents and media

http://www.imageexpressinc.com/pages/conversion.html

Study - BPM Spending Forecast

2011-07-25T07:20:00.000-07:00

Gartner looks at what we can expect from companies looking to improve their business process management

http://theimagingchannel.com/articles/2011/07/08/bpm-to-grow.aspx?admgarea=article

Capture Study

2011-07-07T08:46:00.001-07:00

New Capture Study done by AIIM - http://www.aiim.org/Research/Product-Studies/Capture

Fujitsu has a new Case Study Page

2011-06-22T07:09:00.001-07:00

http://scanners.fcpa.fujitsu.com/casestudies/?0.4eUpd99479gnikcartpse445d1641652a449f1bf41652a44b56e981652a442f7ec01652a44e213e01652a442f7ec01652a4488c9501652a4w26f1e7w109f43

Oldie but Goodie

2011-06-21T10:05:00.000-07:00

This report came out in December of 2010 but certainly still pertains to current issues in document capture and scanning.

http://aiim.typepad.com/aiim_blog/2010/12/17-things-you-should-know-about-scanning-and-capture.html

Digitized Information

2011-06-21T09:34:00.000-07:00

Download this Report from AIIM to get a detailed look at how digitizing information helps every aspect of an organization

http://www.aiim.org/capture/paper/digitized-information-improves-city-operations

Legal is calling. Does your IT department know what to do?

2011-06-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

A great report discussing the need to be ready at all times when it comes to compliance issues.
http://www.aiim.org/pdfdocuments/ROI_Auritas.pdf

New FileBound On-Demand Users Get Free Workflow & E-Forms

2011-06-08T06:56:00.001-07:00

Imagine having the power of FileBound Workflow at your fingertips every day, all day...
Imagine work processes ticking off in clean execution each time and every time...
Imagine documents arriving, by any means, and automatically ending up in the right place at the right time...
Imagine making business forms electronic, capturing valuable business information, and use in your daily process all tailored to your needs, without the need of programmers...
Imagine having end users banging down your door to get FileBound On-Demand...
Imagine having all this, and more, at no cost to you. Nada. Zilch. Zip.
Free, perfect and NOW is FileBound's once-in-a-lifetime summer promotion: new clients who implement FileBound On-Demand between April 6 and August 31, 2011, will get FileBound Workflow and E-Forms for FREE for the lifetime of the site. Contact us to learn more.

CompuTh!nk can help save you time with workflow

2011-06-03T07:45:00.001-07:00

ViewWise Workflow: Simplifying Your Processes Daily

ViewWise Workflow provides organizations with a solution to automate document processes, setup tasks and collaborate among departments (or even with outside vendors and partners). With email notifications and document routes created, ViewWise moves content through the defined route while reminding staff of tasks on which they must act.
These document routes could range from approval processes on forms that require signoff from several individuals to setting a task for a co-worker to complete, which increases productivity, control, and accountability.
To read more, visit
http://www.computhink.com/products/document-workflow/

Kodak and Filebound coming together

2011-05-24T14:24:00.000-07:00

One of the largest scanner and document capture providers in the nation (Kodak) has teamed up with Filebound; one of the premiere document management companies. The new e-now system is bundled together with the Kodak Scan Station 550 network scanner, Kodak CapturePro, and the Filebound e-now network appliance. Having everything you need bundled together will make life much easier when all the components are integrated and come plug-and-play ready.
Click the link for a more in depth look at how the new e-now system can solve your document management problems.
http://www.filebound.com/sites/default/files/enow_kodak550_smallbusiness_FB.pdf

-Image Express, Inc.

Digital Signatures

2011-05-19T08:13:00.000-07:00

Thirsty Thursday tonight with AIIM MN Chapter at Poor Richards, here's a little bit of material on the topic we're discussing

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/digital-signature.htm

Digital Age

2011-05-10T07:26:00.000-07:00

"The time people spend reading on a digital screen is now almost equal to the time spent reading printed paper text, according to a recent survey by Gartner, Inc." - read the full article here - http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1673714

Military Appreciation

2011-05-03T13:18:00.000-07:00

As we engage in the activities of day to day business, we at Image Express Inc. would like to take the time to show our appreciation for our troops who have dedicated themselves to the preservation of freedom and protection of our country. We recognize that without their protection, none of us would be able to enjoy the wonderful country in which we live. Their actions abroad maintain peace here at home. Thank you to all military personnel, wherever you are - your service is deeply appreciated.

New FileBound On-Demand Users Get Free Workflow & E-Forms

2011-04-20T07:46:00.000-07:00

Image Express, Inc.

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www.imageexpressinc.com

Kodak i2000 series, i5200 & i5600 Now Available in Minnesota and Iowa

2011-04-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

Rochester, NY, March 14—Office collaboration, productivity and efficiency increase when users have easy-to-use, accurate and fast document information capture capability built into workflows. Designed for finance, insurance, healthcare, government and general office applications, the Kodak i2000 Series Scanners transform changing paper-based information into readily accessible digital information at the desktop—all at the touch of a button and all backed by a 3-year worry-free warranty to help end users streamline costs and enhance asset management strategies
"Kodak continues pushing the envelope to enable document-intensive organizations to achieve more at the point of capture—automatically with intelligent features for pre-defining scanning into Web email clients and Microsoft SharePoint Servers, and image enhancement—empowering them to invigorate workflows to easily process and use information, improving customer service and facilitating business growth," said Tony Barbeau, General Manager, Document Imaging, Kodak's Business Solutions and Services Group. "Desktop, distributed scanning is the fastest growing segment in our industry, offering significant productivity gains for users. Customer research shows end users are adopting broader client/server architectures, which places further emphasis for desktop scanners to provide efficient and intelligent image processing. The i2000 Series Scanners deliver on this need in an easy-to-use package that provides quick return on investment."
The i2000 Series Scanners are available in three models—all duplex—which provide performance levels to meet the information capture needs of small, medium and large businesses:

The Kodak i2400 Scanner features speeds up to 30 ppm with a recommended daily volume of 2,000 scans
The Kodak i2600 Scanner delivers up to 50 ppm with a recommended daily volume of 4,000 scans
The Kodak i2800 Scanner features speeds up to 70 ppm with a recommended daily volume of 6,000 scans

The i2000 Series Scanners include Kodak's Perfect Page Image Processing Technology that automates image enhancement, providing high image quality and consistent scans, while eliminating time consuming pre-scan document sorting—all enhancing productivity. The latest version of Perfect Page provides capabilities such as image sharpening, streak filtering and image hole fill, resulting in high fidelity images.
All Kodak i2000 Series Scanners also feature Kodak's Smart Touch Scanning feature that allows all users—even occasional walkup users—to scan and send images with ease. With a touch of a button, users can pre-define up to nine scan-to operations, including scanning to PDF files, Microsoft SharePoint Servers and web email clients.
"We took the Smart Touch scanning solution up a notch on the i2600 and i2800 Scanners," said Budd Webster, Business Director, Scanners, Document Imaging, Kodak's Business Solutions and Services Group. "These models include a graphical LCD operator control panel that enables the display of Smart Touch configuration information, document type and even scanning function reminders."
In addition to image processing and software performance enhancements, the i2000 Series Scanners feature a new, innovative exterior design that gives users a number of benefits in productivity and efficiency. Market research indicated that a number of customers move desktop scanners among multiple job site locations. Kodak designed the shell of the i2000 Series Scanners to serve as its own traveling case. With the stow-or-go design, users can return their scanners to an upright position and use the built-in handle for easy carrying. Once reaching their destination, users simply plug in power and USB cables, tilt the scanner open to begin scanning.
Kodak's product development team also provided the i2000 Series Scanners the capability to scan embossed hard cards without the need for a special accessory. All i2000 Series Scanners feature integrated, self-contained output trays which can be adjusted in seconds to accommodate multiple sizes and types of documents. The trays add to the ease of operation and keep documents exiting the scanner as neat and orderly as when they entered.
The i2000 Series Scanners feature dual LED lamps, two per camera, ready to go the moment scanning begins as the lamps require no warm-up time. LED illumination also improves image clarity, consistency and color stability. Kodak internal tests show that LED illumination yields higher OCR read rates over conventional lamp systems for increased accuracy in data extraction. The new reinforced ribbed paper path handles all kinds of documents with ease—from onionskin to embossed hard cards.
"The Kodak i2000 Series Scanners redefine desktop scanning by providing a number of critical technology innovations designed to make information capture easy, direct and accurate for business process applications and workflows," Barbeau said.
Pricing in the United States and Canada (US&C) is $845 for the i2400, $1,195 for the i2600 and $1,895 for the i2800.
Kodak Products are backed by Kodak Service and Support. Kodak Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. Kodak Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

Get To Know Us

2011-04-13T08:12:00.000-07:00

Rick Peck, President, Image Express, Inc.

Rick has been involved in the document management industry for 35 years. He began his career with Eastman Kodak, designing, selling, and implementing microfilm-based EDMS systems. As the industry moved towards digital-based platforms in the 1980’s, Rick became part of the newly-formed Kodak Image Management System (KIMS) team and worked with early Kodak clients as they made the transition from analog to digital. In 1997, Rick left Kodak to start Image Express, Inc., focusing on document imaging technology, solutions, and image conversions. The company has experienced sustained growth and profitability by providing productive, cost-reducing document management solutions to both local and national organizations. Image Express, Inc. has achieved the distinction of becoming Kodak’s largest provider of image capture solutions in the country. This has been accomplished by a company-wide focus on outstanding customer service and attention.

John Boyle, Vice President Sales and Marketing

John joined Image Express in 2007. He came to the company with over 30 years of sales experience, primarily in the Service arena. John is a FileBound Certified Professional and is certified as an Enterprise Content Management Practitioner. Since joining Image Express, Inc, John has been responsible for the design and implementation of large FileBound installations at CT Corp, Ecolab, and HSM. John has also lead the installation of large document capture projects at Hennepin County, Cargill, Basin Electric, Con Agra, Data Recognition and LifeTouch.

Image Express Wins Nationwide Mortgage Deal

2011-04-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN—January 11, 2011—Image Express, Inc. has been chosen to provide document scanners and equipment service for one of the country's largest retail mortgage lenders.

The three-year, $3 million agreement, includes the installation of new high-volume scanners in addition to the equipment maintenance and consumables for the client’s current fleet of 200 high-volume Kodak, Bell+Howell, Fujitsu, and Canon scanners.

Image Express was selected for this deal based on five reasons:

Relationship: having provided high quality service for two years
Local Presence: highly responsive and attractive on price
Nationwide Reach: ability to serve nine offices around the U.S. with local support
Added Value: including reports on scanner usage & downtime, and options for improvement
Broad Selection of Imaging Solutions: including scanner hardware, service & consumables