8 Services That Commercial Banks Offer Your Business
A commercial bank is a for-profit financial institution that offers loans to and accepts deposits from the public, either businesses or individuals. Commercial banks play a crucial role in the economy. But what services do commercial banks provide? And how do these services help businesses? Let’s dive into everything you need to know. What Are […]
5 Key Benefits of Cash Management Solutions & Branch Automation
Branch automation with cash management should be an integral part of any financial institution. Advancing technology means customers’ needs are changing, and bank branches need to be prepared to overcome these challenges. Thankfully, there are solutions available for everyday financial transactions. Instead of requiring team members to complete time-consuming tasks, they can focus on customers […]
5 Benefits of RDC Check Scanners
RDC, or remote deposit capture, allows users to scan and deposit checks remotely. This technology has become popular in recent years with the rise of remote work. With more people working away from the office, it has become more important than ever for businesses to find ways to manage their workflows in a variety of […]
RDC Check Scanners: Single-Feed vs. Multi-Feed
If you’re in the market for a new check scanner, you may be wondering whether you should select a single-feed or multi-feed model. Each type has its pros and cons, and different models are best suited for different kinds of businesses. Here’s what you need to know about remote deposit capture (RDC) check scanners and […]
Teller Image Capture Brochure
With your transition to TIC, you can immediately improve your efficiency, increase accuracy, reduce the risk of document loss and float times, and boost your customer’s experience. At Teksetra, we offer everything you need to integrate TIC into your staff’s daily workflow, including consulting, hardware, and on-demand repair and maintenance plans. Get the Full Teller […]
Remote Deposit Capture Brochure
There’s a reason why financial institutions across the country embrace RDC technology. Remote deposit capture allows businesses to quickly and securely scan checks and deposit them remotely. With RDC, you can streamline efficiencies, reduce labor costs, and provide a simpler and faster way for your business clients to deposit and have quicker access to their […]
What is a Passbook Printer?
Passbook printers have become less common in the United States in recent years but still play an essential role for underbanked communities. But what is a passbook, what is a passbook printer, and how can a passbook printer be helpful to banks and other financial institutions? Let’s dive in and find out! What is a […]
The History of Check Scanning
In the late 20th century, financial institutions started wondering if there was a faster way to process checks. Burroughs, a computing firm that rose to prominence in the 1960s and 70s, offered a solution. The company developed a technology capable of reading over 1,500 checks per minute, drastically cutting the time businesses spent processing payments. […]
9 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Printer
Printers are a staple piece of equipment for in-office and at-home workstations. Whether you need to print out a new business contract another document, a broken printer can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with. Knowing some of the basic steps for troubleshooting a printer can help you alleviate some of the […]
How to Read Your Check Scanner SKU
A check scanner is a device that utilizes magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) to scan and read checks. These are useful for remote deposit capture, including situations where you might need to scan a large volume of checks in a certain amount of time. In this way, check scanners can help cut back on the […]
Solutions for the Financial Industry Infographic
Financial institutions have a tough job! Not only do you have all the requirements of any customer-facing industry — speedy, reliable, brand-reinforcing service — you must also navigate an extensive list of rules and requirements, stringent safety standards and, of course, fierce competition. Whew! That’s a lot to manage. Teksetra wants to make your job […]
What a Printer Maintenance Kit Includes and How to Use It
Preventative maintenance is an essential aspect of making sure your printer is operating optimally. Performing a maintenance check every month will extend the printer’s life and give the user the satisfaction that the printer will work on-demand when it is called upon. There are several things you can do to help the longevity of your […]
Printer Maintenance Checklist: How to Maintain Laser Printers
Laser printers are the backbone of many businesses, acting as the bridge between the physical world and the digital world. Many laser printers will print many thousands of pages over the course of a year. But just like any other highly used appliance, it’s natural that their various parts will wear down or need repair. […]
Check Processing Options: Teller Capture vs. Branch Capture
Teller Capture vs. Branch Capture: What’s The Difference? According to the UCLA Anderson School of Business, about 70% of banks have adopted some form of imaging at their branch. Still, only 35% are equipped to enable tellers to capture the checks immediately. This year has brought several changes to the world of Remote Deposit Capture […]
What to Look for in a Quality RDC Partner
The right remote deposit capture partner can help you elevate your business and improve your customer experience. Despite the increase of electronic payment methods, many businesses still rely on checks. To compete and meet customer demands, financial institutions must provide better digital services that include RDC. How do you choose a third-party remote deposit capture […]
How to Use Cleaning Cards for Your Check Scanner
To keep your check scanner up, running, and in great condition, you must clean it regularly. Cleaning is a simple form of preventive maintenance that can save you from more serious issues and keep your check scanner in better condition for longer. While you will need to both clean and disinfect your check scanner, cleaning has to […]
How to Get Started with Commercial Remote Deposit Capture (RDC)
Remote deposit capture is now an expectation for financial institutions to remain competitive. Business clients seek out FIs that offer RDC, as it streamlines the check deposit process for both parties. With RDC, organizations can deposit their checks electronically. Remote deposit ensures faster deposits, reduces customer friction, reduces human errors, and provides a better customer […]
How to Troubleshoot Your Malfunctioning Check Scanner
Remote deposit capture, or RDC, allows faster deposits, quicker access to funds, and more flexibility for deposit times, creating a better customer experience. Thanks to the many benefits of RDC, financial institutions, businesses, and organizations around the world offer the service. All you need for RDC service is an internet connection, PC, software provider, and check scanner. […]
What is a VAR? How to Choose the Right Value-Added Reseller
What is a Value-Added Reseller? A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds features or services to an existing product, then resells it as an integrated product or complete turn-key solution. Value-Added Resellers in Practice In tech, value-added resellers have created a multi-billion-dollar industry. They identify which products would benefit their customers, buy them […]
The Future of Innovation in Commercial Banking
Digital experiences have become a growing part of the banking ecosystem in the last decade. While retail banking has generally been on the cusp of digital innovations, commercial banking faces pressure to catch up. A study from Fraedom revealed that 95 percent of commercial banking clients who use digital banking in their personal lives expect […]
5 Benefits of Teller Image Capture Check Scanning
Teller image capture (TIC) hardware has evolved dynamically in recent years. Check scanners have greatly improved and are now far more proficient in speed, document handling, cost, and paper handling. By revisiting teller image capture hardware, you can not only increase your teller efficiency but also your customers’ experience – something vital in today’s demand for top customer service. Before branch-level check scanning, it used […]
Remote Deposit Capture ROI Calculator
Remote deposit capture (RDC) is a game-changer for small businesses. RDC allows businesses to scan checks and deposit them remotely, giving them the freedom to do their banking in their own time, at their location. This method of depositing checks is a fast-growing trend in banking technology, offering customers deposit convenience and quicker access to […]
Document Scanner Apps vs Scanners for Desktop Decluttering
Businesses generate thousands of pages of paperwork each year—and the filing, security, and management of these often-sensitive documents can be a significant drain on time and money. If your office is buried in years of old paperwork or you continuously struggle to find ways to manage important documents, digital document scanning is the perfect solution. […]
5 Questions to Ask When Selecting Check Scanners
Check scanners enable the full benefits of remote deposit capture, including savings due to reduced transportation costs, lessened reliance on courier services and time spent recording transactions. With all the features available and widely varying price points, it can be hard to know what scanner will meet your needs and provide the best value. By […]
4 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Desktop Document Scanner
What is a document scanner? A desktop document scanner converts physical documents into an electronic format, often in the form of a jpeg or PDF. The user feeds the materials into the scanner, and the files show up in the software program on your computer. Whether you’re shopping for your corporate office or home office, […]
Digital-Only Banks: Are They a Threat to Brick and Mortar?
Are digital-only banks a threat to traditional banking? The short answer: Probably. At least, that’s the case for financial institutions that are unwilling to adapt and modernize. As technological advancements continue to boom and accelerate, consumers’ expectations for simple, fast, and immediately rewarding digital interactions with companies continue to rise in tandem. In fact, according to […]
What are Frictionless Payments?
Eliminating customer friction is paramount for organizations to stay competitive in the modern business environment. TechTarget defines frictionless payments, or frictionless commerce as: “Frictionless commerce is a method of using data from devices, apps and websites to integrate buying opportunities as simply and seamlessly as possible into consumers’ everyday activities and natural environments.” The international marketing statistics portal, Statista, has […]
How to Clean a Scanner: Document Scanners, Check Scanners
Cleaning is an essential part of scanner maintenance. Regular commissioning is a surefire way to maintain not only the functionality of your equipment but the longevity. As businesses now return to the workplace, it’s an excellent time to clean both the interior of devices and disinfect the exterior. According to the CDC, cleaning is “the […]
9 Best RDC Check Scanners for Your Business
After working with financial institution technology for more than 45 years, we know a thing or two about check scanners. We’ve covered what to consider when selecting a check scanner and the state of remote deposit capture, but now it’s time to give you our top picks for Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) scanners. Expertly adapt […]
How to Increase Security, Reduce Loss with Currency Management Devices
Nearly 40 percent of consumer transactions are made with cash. Cash is convenient. It’s processed quickly during transactions without the need for technology, PINs, or signatures. Here’s the cold, hard fact of cash: the fewer employees who handle it, the lower the risk of security issues and internal losses. Increased cash exposure leads to theft, […]
Remote Deposit Capture Audit Checklist
It’s been more than 15 years since the Check 21 Act opened the door to the development of Remote Deposit Capture (RDC). Now, in 2020, financial institutions across the nation (and the globe) have embraced RDC and mobile remote deposit capture (mRDC) to transform the way both businesses and individuals deposit checks and interact with […]
3 Financial Institution Lobby Transformation Trends
Once upon a time, everyone had to show up, in-person, to their favorite local bank branch on a regular basis to conduct a financial transaction. Whether in the lobby, through the drive-up window or via an ATM, even after direct deposit became wide-spread, “going to the bank” was a routine errand for the American household. […]
How to Install Your Check Scanner for Remote Deposit Capture
Remote deposit capture (RDC) installation doesn’t always go as smoothly as it should. Between confirming scanner-software-OS compatibility and jumping through the regulatory hoops, setup can be a bona fide headache. Armed with remote deposit capture best practices and a solid checklist, however, you can breeze through your next installation. Before You Begin First, gather all […]
How to Choose the Best Office Equipment for Your Financial Institution
Whether you’re the facilities manager at a new branch of a financial institution, opening an independent bank, or simply in need of a technology refresh after a merger, finding the right office equipment can be a serious undertaking. After all, there are dozens of hardware components to consider. Common Office Equipment for Financial Institutions And that’s only […]
Remote Deposit Capture and Driverless Scanners
By RICK OOTEN of Digital Check Corp. Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) is a fast-growing trend in banking technology, offering customers deposit convenience and quicker access to funds, and the adoption of this user-friendly fintech platform has become increasingly widespread since 2009. However, in today’s RDC environment, many users desire to improve scanner driver management and reduce […]
How Vendor Agnostic Partners Help Solve IT Management Challenges
If you work in IT management, you know that every day can be full of challenges — with a million and one things to take care of, and only so much time to tackle them all. Now, chances are that you’ve also heard the terms “vendor agnostic” or “vendor neutral” thrown around for everything from […]
3 Insights When Choosing Remote Deposit Capture Hardware
Insight #1: Choose Remote Deposit Capture hardware that benefits your small business client When choosing Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) hardware, do so with your small business clients in mind. Small businesses are probably the most underserved market segment today. The US Small Business Administration says the 28 million in the US account for 54% of all […]