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"I’m not sure we can implement this... the information required is complicated to access, stored in different systems, and our teams often need to request paper documents from other teams..." This is one of the most concerning answers we hear when talking to decision-makers about integrating Xtracta into their company software. Unfortunately, this situation is not uncommon. The lack of accessibility to relevant documents within organisations and the persistence of analog data (printed, hard copy documents) are key reasons why many businesses don’t have transparency around their data. Furthermore, most organisations have difficulty accessing data trapped in physical and unstructured…
Xtracta Admin2022-09-21
The financial services sector is one of the most data-intensive sectors in the global economy. Here, we discuss the impact of big data in banking, including personal banking, business banking, and investment banking. Read on to learn the role of big data in each of these areas and how Xtracta’s automatic data extraction technology and OCR software enable financial companies to best use big data to their advantage. What Does the Term ‘Banking’ Encompass? The term ‘banking’ is a term that encompasses a wide range of areas. Banking is very data dependent. For example, personal credit (credit cards, home loans,…
Xtracta Admin2022-09-16
Xtracta's data extraction technology caters to businesses from all industries, and we offer a range of cloud hosting solutions to suit large companies and SMEs (small and medium enterprises). Cloud computing has profoundly transformed how we live and work today. We explore how cloud development has benefited businesses worldwide, identifying what individual companies expect when adopting this technology. Read on to learn the benefits of cloud computing for enterprises and where Xtracta fits in. But First, What Is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is storing, processing, and managing data via a network of remote servers hosted on the internet. This method…
Xtracta Admin2022-08-03
In the article below, we’ll take you back to the basics of automated data capturing, exploring what automated data capture is and the process of capturing information through Xtracta. We also touch briefly on how data capture methods like OCR data extraction can significantly reduce associated costs and benefit businesses. Read on to learn more. The Basics of Automated Data Capturing What is data capturing? As the terminology suggests, data capture is the collection (a.k.a. ‘capturing’) of structured and unstructured data, usually to be stored inside an alternative structured system or fed into another process. For example, in a census,…
Xtracta Admin2022-07-29
Working from home (WFH) or remotely is becoming more of a long-term reality for many of us. COVID-19 made working from home a necessity. However, most businesses saw this shift as a temporary response to the pandemic rather than a long-term work solution, and their strategies reflect this. How can organisations ensure their processes and workflows are optimised for a sustainable remote working environment? We discuss this below, exploring the benefits of process automation, including the benefits of Xtracta’s AI-powered OCR software and API integration. Read on to discover how automation helps businesses facilitate smooth processing and greater productivity in…
Xtracta Admin2022-07-15
Accounts payable efficiency is crucial to maintaining a business’s financial planning, ensuring accurate cash flow forecasting, and building a rapport and strong reputation with its vendors. Below, we explore how automation solutions like data extraction software, powered by OCR & AI, can address inefficiencies in the accounts payable process to maximise efficiencies and benefits for companies. Unresolved AP Problems Can Accumulate Daily, accounts payable teams face numerous challenges that inhibit their workflow. An invoice with no matching purchase order in the system, for example, or a late invoice notice when no one saw the original invoice arrive. Ongoing issues like…
Xtracta Admin2022-07-15
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