Should Machines Do the Work or Humans?

Faster, better, more accurate. It seems as though the typical response to the need to improve speed, quality, or accuracy is to introduce technology into the mix. Does that mean humans don’t need to be involved? Autonomous Machine Learning Whether it’s artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, or a mix, the notion that computers and […]

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Metadata Enables Safekeeping of Data

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Metadata enables the safekeeping of customer data and unlocking the hidden value of that data, according to Dana Louise Simberkoff in her recent article in CMSWire, and we agree. Parascript is launching the Ultimate Document Challenge designed to put our technology to the test for the lucky qualifying organization. To put it plainly, there are complex solutions to complex problems. And then, there is the practical approach that we believe will enable organizations large and small to better understand, describe, and manage their document-based information.

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Data Extraction Best Practices

Data Extraction Best Practices in Document Management

Best practices in document management—when approaching a document management challenge that necessitates data extraction—require fully understanding the types of documents involved. The “nature” of the document is fundamental in determining the most appropriate technologies and techniques to use. For example, OCR cannot provide a comprehensive solution in many cases. Instead, OCR acts as the underlying, supporting technology that aids with producing a final result.

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Document Classification

Information Management Project Success Begins with Objectives/Clusters

When it comes to successful information management projects, it’s not the technology that’s the problem. It’s the organizations that purchase and use it. At least, that’s what Laurence Hart maintains in his recent CMSWire article. Now Lawrence is a practitioner, and he’s seen firsthand how information management projects can fail or succeed. Personally, as a […]

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Auto-classification Meets the Information Management Challenge Head-on

To address the information management problem, look at the quick wins, or as Joe Sheply of Doculabs calls it, the “first 100 pounds.” (Check out Joe’s recent article in CMSWire regarding cleaning-up shared file drives.) Just like the importance of having a healthy lifestyle, most businesses understand that it’s important to improve their control over […]

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Why “How” We Approach Classification Matters

Imagine being assigned a task to group apples by type. Easy enough, you can organize into colors (green, red, orange-red, yellow), size (large and small) and taste/texture (sweet, tart, juicy, crisp, etc.). Now imagine being tasked with grouping apples that you are only allowed to see in black-and-white photos. All of a sudden, your choices […]

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