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 […]