Document Imaging Goes Green With Gusto

The idea of going paperless is about the most ecologically responsible act we can think of. Aside from its business benefits, it's a good thing to do for the planet (especially the trees).

However, not all document imaging companies are created equal when it comes to going green. A large, average, multi-function copier is among the most energy intensive of all office machines. And a lot of document imaging companies use large, average, multi-function copiers.

Other document imaging companies are making green an explicit focus, like FileVision, out in San Francisco. They are on a green kick for sure. Interestingly, FileVision sees the Internet as a main tool for going green in the document imaging biz. After all, connectivity allows the transfer of documents, not just their storage. This is a big deal, no doubt.

At the same time, involving the Internet in your document scanning and imaging strategy entails a rethinking of security issues. Password protect documents that need to stay private even as they're in transit. It's a must.