Product 2.0: Brainware's Intelligent Data Capture

Oct. 31, 2007

"Intelligent" solution for sorting/storing documents can cut manual data entry by 60% to 80%

For companies processing large volumes of documents (i.e., 1,000 or more a day), template-based data extraction simply isnt feasible -- or it creates more work than it saves. Moreover, intelligent features cannot be reverseengineered into a data-capture solution that was initially designed as a template-driven, keyword-based extraction tool. Two key features include:

Its ability to recognize and classify documents and data automatically, regardless of layout or format

Its ability to "auto-learn" new classifications and extraction procedures based on earlier examples

According to the company, these attributes cannot be retrofitted onto older, template-based technologies.

Brainware, Inc.'s IDC-distiller is an automated solution that uses intelligent data capture (IDC) and template-free extraction from any document. IDC-distiller enables template-free access to data within any type of document, however its formatted or stored. addition, IDC-distiller's table extraction capabilities automatically cull data from complex, extensive line-item tables found in large (i.e., 100-page) invoices, purchase orders, etc.

Packaged in an easy-to-use interface, IDC-distiller typically cuts manual data entry by 60% to 80% -- right out of the box. And, by automatically validating and posting high percentages of documents directly to your SAP back end, IDC-distiller enables your employees to focus more on serving customers and less on processing data manually. For more information, visit www.brainware.com.Interested in information related to this topic? Subscribe to our Information Technology eNewsletter.

About the Author

Brad Kenney | Chief Marketing Officer

Brad Kenney is the former Technology Editor of IndustryWeek and now serves as director of the mobile/social platforms practice at R/GA, a global marketing/advertising firm in New York City.