Document Imaging
Although not new, document imaging is an emerging technology riding on the heels of rapid developments in computer technology. The primary bottleneck to storing large amounts of documents has traditionally been physical limitations associated with paper. Previously, it required physical warehouse space to store volumes and boxes of paper. With the coming of the computer age, the problems with storage of digital documents became the speed of the processor and associated bus, the throughout of networks and the capacity of storage media. Compression technology, local area networks (LAN), and the commercialization of optical storage devises overcame these limitations and initiated the rapid adoption of document imaging technology.
Using document imaging as a means to store large amounts of data has become within the economical reaches of even the smallest of businesses. Document imaging is no longer a game reserved for the Fortune 1000 companies. Today, the cost of optical and magnetic storage devises and memory continues to drop every day. Drastic price reductions and increased capacities in magnetic and tape technologies will decrease the use op optical storage over time.
The predecessor of today’s electronic imaging industry is micrographics. Micrographics are a mature technology that use microforms (microfilm and microfiche) to store document images. It would be short sighted to look at document imaging merely as a replacement for this technology. Although micrographics have been around a along time and have made a significant impact on industry (its presence will still be around for a long time to come). The added value brought by document imaging technology moves us forward into a whole new dimension-that of doing business at light speed.
DOCUMENT IMAGING AND MANAGEMENT eliminates the costly storage and retrieval of paper documents and ensures that information is easily accessible in a secure manner.
The CDIA+ assumes the burden to decide which technologies will work best in a particular situation, while considering cost, technology obsolescence, the existing technology infrastructure, and the skill sets of the adopting organization.
A CDIA+ (Certified Document Imaging Architect) is a specially trained professional who designs and implements solutions for the capture, storage, retrieval and manipulation of office documents. It is the CDIA+™ who will be on the leading edge of the “paperless” society.
CDIA+ certification means that you possess the knowledge and skills essential for designing, implementing and managing a document imaging system.
A CDIA has a better understanding of document processes before setup and configuration of hardware and software.
It is valued among the industry and shows a higher level of competency.
Currently we are experienced in using the DCIA platform to service clients whilst currently going through the accreditation process!
