Scanning Services

Data Capture Solutions Scanning Services include Document Scanning, Drawing Scanning, Microfilm Scanning, Data Entry, OCR Conversion, EDMS Data Conversion, NHS Patient Survey Services, Post Room Services and Adobe Acrobat/PDF Services.

 


Bulk Document Scanning

Using our sophisticated Kodak high speed duplex scanners we have the capacity to scan over 500,000 pages per day into most formats including TIF, PDF, OCR, HTML, JPG and many more.


Drawing Scanning

Over 5000 drawings can be stored on a CD-ROM making this a far more efficient form of storage than microfilming your drawings. We can also convert paper drawings into fully structured CAD files.



Microfilm Scanning

We can scan your microfilms and archive them with all your other documents so any user can access them instantly from their desktop. DCS can scan all forms of microfilms including rolls, microfiche, COM, 16mm up to full plate and even X-Rays and photographic negatives.

 

Data Entry

Our data keying bureau can type data from documents using single or double key entry giving high accuracy data input at low cost. Our operators can process hundreds of thousands of forms per day.



OCR Conversion

DCS have developed our own sophisticated OCR and HTML conversion software which can accurately and cheaply convert large volumes of paper information into electronic form. The files we can supply include MS Office, HTML, SGML, XML, PDF, TXT, Spreadsheets and many more.

 

Data Conversion Services

DCS offer a wide range of EDMS format conversion services from one system to another. We can read most optical, WORM, CD, tape and disc data formats and convert both the image/document files as well as the associated index data.



Mailroom Services

DCS can handle all of your typical incoming mailroom functions from receiving mail through to scanning and distribution. We can also set up PO box numbers and mail fulfillment facilities to totally administer your mail, mailshots or even marketing and survey returns.
 

 

Adobe Acrobat/PDF & DJVU Services

This is one of the most popular formats for publishing technical or highly structured documentation on the web and we offer specialist conversion services to these formats. DCS can convert documents into all varieties of PDF format and also into the very compact DJVU file format.
 

 



Book Scanning

DCS have specialised scanners to delicately handle the scanning of even the most fragile book and documents without any contact to the original pages.
Once scanned images can be converted into PDF, HTML or other formats making them instantly accessible on the web.

 

NHS Patient Surveys

DCS can provide a fully managed healthcare survey service. We offer survey design, mailing services, PO box response handling, data extraction, validation and report production services.

White Papers
legality of scanned documents


Legal Admissibility of Scanned Documents
BSI DISC PD0008 is the current British Standard document relating to 'Legal Admissibility and Evidential Weight of Information Stored Electronically'.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000
Deals with the rights of individuals and organisations to have knowledge and access to any information that is kept relating to themselves.

ISO 15489 - Records Management
ISO 15489 is about the methodology, processes and the resulting data storage or electronic records management system.