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Featured Article: Document Imaging: A Bridge To Healthcare Electronification

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:39:00 GMT

To be sure, inefficiencies in access to healthcare information contribute a great amount of wasted time, effort and cost to the healthcare industry and directly impact providers' ability to deliver quality care. By Greg Lusch

High Volume Scanner ImageTrac 3e Series

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:27:00 GMT

The ImageTracT 3e Series incorporates a number of design changes, some subtle, others more revolutionary, that make it easier to operate and easier to service. Together, these design enhancements increase the overall efficiency, increasing the overall speed of your scanning operations.

Guest Column: Is It Time To Rethink Your Imaging Efficiency?

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:19:00 GMT

Whether you are a financial executive in operations management or in a C-level office, you are concerned about your enterprise's productivity and controlling costs. In considering these issues, you can benefit from a clear understanding of how scanning and imaging impact service, efficiency and cost per item. It is worth your time to examine how advances in scanning technology and best practices help maximize image processing efficiency while lowering costs. By IBML

Research Study: Organizational Agility - How Businesses Can Survive And Thrive In Turbulent Times

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:42:00 GMT

Organizational Agility: How Businesses Can Survive And Thrive In Turbulent Times is an Economist Intelligence Unit briefing paper, sponsored by EMC. In December 2008 and January 2009, the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey of 349 executives around the world on the benefits, challenges, and risks associated with creating a more agile organization. The Economist Intelligence Unit wrote and executed the survey, conducted the analysis and produced the report. To supplement the findings of the survey, the Economist Intelligence Unit also conducted in-depth interviews with a number of business executives from leading companies. The findings and views expressed in the report do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsor. By Marie Glenn

Guest Column: Distributed Scanning Is Not Right For Everyone

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:02:00 GMT

There's a lot of talk these days about the move from centralized to distributed scanning. The idea is to capture documents at the earliest point where they enter an organization, streamlining document workflows and eliminating so-called information float. By Jim Bunn

Guest Column: Document Scanning + Wholesale Lockbox Processing = Big Revenues

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:59:00 GMT

Lockbox processing is a cash management service that banks provide to corporate customers. The service remains a big business for banks. By Russell L. Smith

White Paper: 15 Minute Guide To Digital Claims Processing

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMT

If there is one area that can predict the success or failure of an insurance carrier, it is claims Claims consume nearly 80 percent of insurance premiums in the form of payments or processing costs. So efficiently managing claims is something about which every insurance executive is justifiably concerned. By EMC

Guest Column: EMR Pushes Healthcare To Adapt Capture Methods

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:12:00 GMT

The days of pulling paper for active medical records and microfilming inactive records for storage are almost memories. But going 100% electronic to feed massive electronic medical record (EMR) investments means hospitals and clinics must tackle unanticipated, complex, labor-intensive, and expensive capture challenges. By Robert Applebaum, VP of product marketing, ibml

Fujitsu fi-6230 Sheet-Fed Scanner

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:26:00 GMT

Discover a new level of front-office productivity with the fi-6230 document scanner Enhanced with innovative features, the Fujitsu fi-6230 scanner offers outstanding price/performance value in a compact footprint, conserving both space and budget.

KODAK i1400 Scanner Series: Document Scanning

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Product Sheet: i1400 Scanner Series

KODAK s1740 Capture System: Document Capture

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:48:00 GMT

Product Sheet: s1740 Capture System

KODAK s1220 Photo Scanning System

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Product Sheet: KODAK s1220 Photo Scanning System

IBML SoftTrac Application Software

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:40:00 GMT

SoftTrac controls the operation of the scanner and the output required for each application. It also serves as the user interface for normal scanner operation. SoftTrac eliminates the need to develop custom software for the scanner operation and significantly reduces the time required to deploy a solution - so, you can successfully implement a high-speed scanning solution with minimal cost.

Product Sheet: ImageTrac 3exp Scanner

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:29:00 GMT

The ImageTrac 3exp scanner raises document productivity to a new level, increasing throughput for businesses as much as 66% over other ImageTrac models. This scanner delivers exceptional image quality at extraordinary speeds. Cameras capture native 300 dpi resolution images at over 275 pages per minute (over 34,000 images per hour) and over 400 pages per minute (over 51,000 images per hour) at 200 dpi resolution for 8.5" x 11" documents.

Case Study: CDS Global Achieves ImageTrac ROI In Less Than Two Months

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:32:00 GMT

CDS Global is an international mid-sized business process outsourcer (BPO) with operations located in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. The company's UK operation undertakes a wide variety of document processing projects, which involve handling and processing data received from multiple sources including email, paper-based mail, web forms and telephone. By Imaging Business Machines, LLC

Kinsale Capital Group, Ltd. Launches New U.S. Excess And Surplus Lines Insurance Company

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Kinsale Capital Group, Ltd. ("Kinsale") recently announced the formation of Kinsale Insurance Company, Inc. ("KIC"), a specialty insurance operation based in Richmond, VA. KIC carries a rating of A- (Excellent) VII from A.M. Best Company. KIC underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability lines within the excess and surplus lines segment in 31 states/District of Columbia and is applying for eligibility in the remaining states

Guidewire Wins Insurance Canada.ca's 'Best In Class Technology Provider - Insurer Solutions' Award

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Guidewire Software, a leading provider of flexible core systems to property/casualty insurers, recently announced that it has won an Insurance Canada.ca Technology Award (ICTA)

Hexaware Strengthens Insurance Capabilities; Forges Strategic Partnership With eBaoTech

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Hexaware Technologies, a leading global provider of IT & BPO services and consulting, recently, announced a global partnership with eBaoTech, a leading provider of a complete suite of new generation core application software and services for life and general insurance industries

Datasheet: ImageTrac 3e-Lite RP Edition Scanner

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:49:00 GMT

The ImageTrac 3e-Lite RP Edition scanner is a bundled product that includes hardware, software, and professional services. The bundle has been specifically configured to meet customer needs at a lower price. The ImageTrac 3e-Lite RP Edition enables more customers the opportunity to implement the world-class document scanning solutions from ibml.

Case Study: Finding New Business Value In Legacy Scanners

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:07:00 GMT

In the face of challenging economic conditions and an ever-evolving document automation environment, many companies are looking to their back-office operations for increased productivity and cost reductions. The success of back-offi ce operations is becoming increasingly tied to their ability to operate in an effi cient, highly agile, highly integrated way. This is a big change for legacy systems that historically lacked the flexibility to quickly and cost effectively adapt to changing business requirements. By Imaging Business Machines, LLC

MutualAid eXchange Selects 4Sight Business Intelligence For Property & Casualty

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:58:00 GMT

4Sight Business Intelligence, Inc., a leading provider of off-the-shelf property & casualty specific business intelligence products, announced that MutualAid eXchange has chosen the 4Sight Business Intelligence for Property & Casualty solution for their United States and Canadian business

Golden Bear Insurance Company Goes Live With WebWriter Enterprise From ISI

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:26:00 GMT

Insurance Systems Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of web-based enterprise solutions for the property/casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce Golden Bear Insurance Company (Golden Bear) has successfully implemented WebWriter Enterprise to handle complete insurance processing for all of the company's personal lines business.

Society Insurance Goes Live With ISI's WebWriter Inspection For Risk Control Operations

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:58:00 GMT

Toronto And Fond Du Lac, WI - (Marketwire) - Insurance Systems Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of web-based enterprise solutions for the property/casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce Society Insurance (Society) has successfully implemented ISI's risk control software, WebWriter Inspection.

OIT And Client Panhandle Farmers Mutual Named AIIM Award Finalists

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:06:00 GMT

Optical Image Technology (OIT) and client Panhandle Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of West Virginia are collectively one of three national finalists for the 2010 AIIM Carl E. Nelson Best Practices Award in the small company category.

Guidewire Software Announces Guidewire BillingCenter 3.0

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Guidewire Software, a leading provider of flexible core systems to property/casualty insurers, recently announced the availability of Guidewire BillingCenter� 3.0, the latest version of its comprehensive billing system for all lines of property/casualty insurance. BillingCenter is currently in production or in implementation at 22 insurers in several countries

Ward Group Launches New Research Center For Property-Casualty

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:11:00 GMT

Ward Group, the leading provider of benchmarking and best practices services to the insurance industry and a major sponsor of primary research studies, is pleased to introduce a new research center for P&C insurance companies. Available as a subscription service, the Ward Research Center is a reservoir of information and analysis specific to property-casualty insurers accumulated from Ward Group's strategic studies and research, including information and opportunities that, up to now, have only been

Crowe Paradis Services Corporation And Coventry Workers' Comp Services Partner On Medicare's MSP Compliance

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Crowe Paradis Services Corporation ("CPSC") and Coventry Workers' Compensation Services ("CWCS") recently announced an unparalleled strategic partnership to provide expert Medicare Secondary Payer compliance to the property and casualty industry

Nation's Only Web Based Catastrophe Insurance Program Provides Alternative To NFIP

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:53:00 GMT

It is estimated that only about seventeen percent of Americans have a flood or catastrophe insurance policy and nearly one third mistakenly believe that a standard homeowners insurance policy covers flooding and other catastrophes such as earthquake and landslide.

Progressive Deploys SSP Insurance Solution For Australia Launch

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

SSP, a leading global provider of solutions to property/casualty carriers, today announced that The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, one of the largest automobile insurers in the United States, has recently gone live with SSP's S4i insurance solution to support its entry in to the Australian car insurance market.

EPIC Adds Norris As Principal In San Mateo

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:19:00 GMT

EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Bruce Norris as a principal in its San Mateo office. Norris brings 16 years of experience in catastrophe analysis and technology, specializing in large property exposures, creative program design and complex insurance placements

West Point Underwriters Selects DRC's DecisionMaker Rating Enterprise Solution

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMT

Decision Research Corporation (DRC), a rating and policy processing software solution provider to the property & casualty insurance industry, announced recently that West Point Underwriters (WPU), a Florida based Managing General Agency and Backroom Processing Operation for personal & commercial homeowners and property insurance, has selected Decision Research's (DRC) DecisionMakerT Rating Enterprise solution

New Trends In IT Solution Offerings For Insurers Identified By SMA Research

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:09:00 GMT

SMA Strategy Meets Action (SMA), a leading insurance industry analyst firm, has released "Supporting the Wave: IT Solution Provider Landscape," the fifth report in the Insurance Ecosystem Research Series.

IASA Announces The Association's New Insurance Industry Scholarship Program

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:52:00 GMT

The Insurance Accounting & Systems Association, Inc. (IASA) is pleased to announce the association will award three scholarships in 2010 to students at a sophomore level or above enrolled in a university with an insurance program and whose course of study is working toward a degree in Information Technology, Accounting or Risk Management.

EMC Captiva ClaimsEditor

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:27:00 GMT

EMC Captiva ClaimsEditor both eliminates errors and speeds claim processing with tools to ensure coding complies with state Medicare and third-party payer rules and regulations.

The Acadia Rx Medical Office Program Offers Specialized Coverage For Medical Professionals

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:07:30 GMT

Acadia Insurance announced recently that it is offering expanded property and casualty coverage for professionals who own and maintain medical offices and facilities throughout New England and New York

CNA Announces New Western Service Center In Denver

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:00:00 GMT

CNA announces the opening of its new Western Service Center. Scheduled to open in Denver, CO with full functionality by the second quarter of 2011, the new Service Center will enable CNA to expand its service center capabilities --beyond its current locations in Maitland, FL, Chicago, IL and Reading, PA -- to the Western portion of the country

Enhanced Zurich Pro Plus Errors & Omissions Insurance Provides Wider Array Of Coverage

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider globally and in North America, introduced Zurich Pro Plus, an enhanced Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage to address the needs of a broad range of business professionals, including consultants, and media and information technology customers

Internet Truckstop Launches Per Load Cargo Insurance Program

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Internet Truckstop, the largest Internet-based load board in the transportation industry, today announced the availability of CargoMate on the list of decision support offerings for its members

How Clearview Complements SharePoint

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:11:00 GMT

Microsoft SharePoint has enjoyed rapid growth and success as the portal and collaboration platform for Microsoft, and with the release of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Microsoft enhanced the collaborative functionality to now include core content management services.

Guest Column: The Case For Shared Services In Government Applications

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:00 GMT

The shared services concept was created to consolidate back-office operations into one service-oriented organizational unit, improving efficiencies by eliminating duplication and streamlining processes. By Rich Miller

Case Study: ImageTrac Scanners Help Anacomp Capture Old Records With Care

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:59:00 GMT

Personnel records seem to generate more paperwork than other types of information. Within these records, there are sticky notes, applications, insurance forms, certificates, correspondence, and envelopes, to name just a few. This large volume of paperwork is the result of state and federal regulations regarding employment that require detailed paper trails. By IBML

Case Study: Creating Business Value Through The Automation Of Mail Handling, Order Fulfillment And Remittance Processing

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:19:00 GMT

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefi ts companies, with approximately 10.3 million medical members. As an international full-service benefi ts solutions company, Humana offers a wide array of health and supplementary benefi t plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals. By ibml

ibml - Document Image Scanners and Related Software

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Imaging Business Machines, LLC ("ibml" or the "Company") is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-speed, high-capacity document image scanners and related software and services.