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BancTec announces new interface to link its software-enhanced S-Series Scanners...

with FormWare Corporation products. This new integration module will ease the flow of information from BancTec's S-Series and DS-2610 scanners to FormWare Corporation's InScript recognition engine and the FormWare Enterprise Edition forms processing software. The interface is written for BancTec's SpeedFIRST software, a Windows-based scanning application instrumental in giving users full access to all of the many features their BancTec scanners offer. With SpeedFIRST, users can customize their high-speed scanners to the specifications that make the most sense for their particular forms processing needs. In a separate announcement, Banctec, Inc. (NYSE:BTC) announced it has joined with NCS (NASDAQ: NLCS), a leader in customer satisfaction survey services, to design an affordable customer satisfaction survey service for community banks nationwide. NCS will write and distribute the survey as well as manage the survey data collection and provide relevant and user-friendly reporting of the survey for BancTec Support Products' community banking clients. BancTec will market this service through its Support Products group. After the survey results have been compiled, the information will be added to NCS's database of community banking benchmark data and a report will then be sent to the bank. Furthermore, the industry-wide information in the database will be available to those who wish to participate in the sharing and comparison of data. This service will be available through BancTec Support Products in late 1998. For more information, visit Banctec's Website at www.banctec.com

Allegria Software, Inc. launched its ForReview Web Plug-in...

for both Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. This view-only plug-in brings many of the sophisticated features of ForReview for Windows and ForReview for UNIX into the browser market. The ForReview Web Plug-in has the same graphical engine as Allegria's ForReview Professional for Windows. Consequently, it supports all the graphical file formats and views markups the same way as ForReview Professional, including its exclusive layer markup management. The plug-in also allows vector overlay and raster compare features that can access files both locally and from the Internet. To obtain additional information on Allegria and its products, or to download your free copy of ForReview, visit http://www.allegria.com.

Box Hill Systems Corp. (NYSE: BXH) unveils enhanced version of the Fibre Box...

its Fibre Channel RAID storage system. This updated version implements advanced technology called "SAN Spanning." SAN Spanning, developed by Box Hill for the Fibre Box, allows data to be distributed among multiple SANs, empowering the system with dramatically increased fault-tolerance and enhanced bandwidth. These benefits are essential for information management in many of Box Hill's market segments, including ERP, online transaction processing (OLTP), multimedia and broadcasting. On a Fibre Channel host system without SAN Spanning, data is at risk. If the host bus adapter (HBA) or a SAN component fails, the entire system fails. With SAN Spanning, fault-tolerance is virtually ensured by the ability to add multiple HBAs and SAN hardware. For more information on Box Hill Systems Corp., via fax at no charge, dial 1-800-PRO-INFO and enter ticker symbol BXH, or visit www.boxhill.com.

Compulink Announces LaserFiche WebLink...

the latest addition from LaserFiche, which dynamically posts public documents live on the Internet. The old days of having manually created sites that don't get updated are being replaced. LaserFiche WebLink posts and updates Web pages without HTML coding or file conversions. LaserFiche WebLink also allows anyone with Internet access to search and view these public documents through any Web browser without using any plug-ins or client software. With more and more organizations wanting to put documents on the Internet, posting large amounts of records and turning them into Web pages can be a very tedious process. On average, converting 10,000 pages into HTML would take approximately 3,330 hours (an equivalent of four and a half months working 24 hours a day, seven days a week). With LaserFiche WebLink, one person can complete this same job in about 30 hours. Designed for organizations that need to distribute information over the Internet, LaserFiche WebLink makes it easy for an organization to scan millions of pages into an NT or NetWare server and automatically publish them on the Web without the hassle of HTML coding or any sort of conversion. For more information, contact LaserFiche at 20000 Mariner Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503, 310-793-1888, fax 310-793-8531, www.laserfiche.com, or info@laserfiche.com.

Image Peak Systems unwraps its first document conversion product...

Vista Threshold. Vista Threshold is designed for difficult to scan drawings, allowing users to interactively (or in batch mode) convert grayscale, 8-bit color, and 24-bit color images into bi-level images. Vista Threshold does not force the user to compromise on a single threshold setting that results in poor quality data. Instead, users can select threshold methods and settings that maximize data quality for different regions of the document. The product comes in a version (Large Format) that handles unlimited size and in a separate version (Legal Format) that handles 8.5" X 14" documents at 300 dpi. Suggested retail price of the Large Format version is $199 and the Legal Format version is $39. For information contact Gene Kleca at 303-774-8769 or email: Sales@ImagePeak.com

Computhink shipping Version 2.1 of the Paperless Office Network Edition...

document and image management system for small-to medium-sized businesses and workgroups. Version 2.1 adds full text searching, scanning support for engineering drawings and support for multiple databases. This version allows network administrators to tailor access to individual users, such that distribution, editing and printing capabilities can be determined separately for each user on the network. For information, contact 630-705-9050, fax 630-705-9065 or visit the Website at www.computhink.com.

FileNET Corp. (Nasdaq: FILE) announces major development...

marketing and sales initiative to foster and support customers in the growing utility and process manufacturing industries. The announcement underscores the company's strategy for increasing market leadership in targeted vertical industries. The FileNET Edge solutions included in this initiative provide comprehensive document lifecycle control to customers, ensuring proper revision management for engineering drawings, and leverage the Internet to publish documents that have been approved and released in a controlled fashion. The overall cycle time required to implement engineering changes in a plant environment can be substantially reduced by automating manual tasks and providing real-time notification of task completion. These FileNET Edge solutions will also enhance process safety management and regulatory compliance through digital distribution of all required policies and procedures, material safety data sheets, standards and regulations. For more information, visit www.FileNET.com.

ADNT launches PlainSoft XAS, a 100% Java API...

designed to automate all the processing between databases, applications and graphical interfaces. XAS frees developers from any SQL programming, regardless of the type of application or the size and complexity of the database. It simplifies the design and implementation of associated interfaces. PlainSoft XAS offers numerous data handling functions and does not requires databases to adhere strictly to the relational model. It handles all the linking for the graphical interface, data presentation and updating. The query manager provides the user with simple, but highly effective interrogation facilities. For more information, contact Philippe HAMMES on (33 1) 39 20 10 10, visit www.adnt.fr, or email to info@adnt.fr.

Sherpa Corporation announces general availability of Sherpa/Gateway...

for use between the SherpaWORKS applications and SAP R/2 and R/3. Sherpa's Gateways allow companies building world-class manufacturing systems to integrate to SherpaWORKS applications and build a system to improve competitiveness by reducing time-to-market, improving quality, and reducing the costs associated with Product Lifecycle Management. Use of SherpaWORKS with a SAP system allows a manufacturer to electronically manage and control part dta, the documentation associated with those parts, and the changes associated with both the parts and the documents. SherpaWORKS also provides integrations to leading mechanical and electrical CAD tools such as Pro/Engineer and Mentor Graphics allowing a transfer of part data from its creation to its use within R/2 and R/3. For more information, contact 408-941-4600, fax 408-941-4611 or visit www.sherpa.com.

The WIDECOM Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIDEF) announces their annual scanner application story contest...

Endusers of WIDECOM scanners are asked to send in their unique stories on how the WIDECOM scanner is being used in their environment. The end user that sends in the most unique applications story, as judged by WIDECOM"s Marketing Department will be awarded the 1st prize--a brand new SLC836 Color Scanner, including stand and 12 month warranty, a prize package value of $10,000. Last year's winner of this contest was the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. Their application detailed the scanning and safeguarding of documents which were hundreds of years old, including religious manuscripts of the Dalai Lama. For more information, contact WIDECOM at 800-263-9433.

Simplify Development Corporation announced the release of Simplify FileRoom 1.0...

a network application for managing faxes and scanned documents. Targeted for use in departments, Simplify FileRoom enables users to manage and save their faxes and scanned documents into file drawers and file folders. With the look and feel of an office filing cabinet, Simplify FileRoom provides users a familiar interface to store, index, search, retrieve and archive faxes and scanned documents. FileRoom combines the features of an enterprise-wide document management application with the familiar interface of an office filing cabinet. Simplify FileRoom ships with an OEM version of Microsoft Access. For organizations that require more security or for larger departments, FileRoom works with Microsoft SQL Server, as well. For more information, contact Simplify at info@simplifyinc.com or 603-881-4450.

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company (NYSE:REY) announced that the latest release of Customer Advantage...

its Internet system for document management, now gives customers online access to their electronic forms through their Web browser. This new enhancement, Customer Advantage 2.1, allows easy Internet access to customized catalogs of electronic forms as well as standard forms and documents. A user can access an e-form simply by clicking on it within the Customer Advantage catalog. The form can then be printed or filled, depending on the application. For more information, visit www.reyrey.com, or call 1-888-4REYREY.

Oce'-Office Systems has introduced the Oce' 3155...

a new digital copier/printer that prints 52 ppm and can be configured as both a connected network copier/printer and a walk-up digital copier. Whether printing one copy or hundreds, the Oce' 3155 optimizes productivity with 100,000 copy toner reservoir, an intuitive interface, and an on-line paper capacity of 3,750 sheets (from four media trays). Oce's digital access controller makes it fast and easy to connect the Oce' 3155 to the office network Plug-and-print support is provided for all commonly used industry networks and topologies. The Oce' 3155 gives users several advanced paper-handling options in both copying and printing modes, including: automatic one-pass duplexing 50-page stapling, unlimited sorting and set production. In addition, because of its tour paper trays, the Oce' 3155 enables users to easily include covers and inserts on heavier stock (up to 90 lb. bond). With Image Logic, the Oce' 3155 scans letter-size originals at 50 images per minute in 256 gray values, and prints them with 600 x 600 dpi quality. For more information, contact Oce' at 773-714-8500.

STEINBICHLER Optical Technologies will unveil the worlds first Automatic Robotic Digitizing System...

at AUTOFACT in Detroit. The COMET/OPTOTrak white light digitizing sensor combined with "MotoMan's" Robot solution offers unparalleled flexibility for even the most complex geometry. Engineers can now capture the 3-DIMENSIONAL form of their designs on the shop floor. Surface reconstruction. rapid prototyping, rendering & animation, large format display visualization & N.C. milling path output, are all part of the STEINBICHLER solution. For more information, call 248-426-0638 or fax 248-426-0643.

Spicer Corporation announced release 5.0 of Imagenation for Windows...

the powerful document imaging tool that provides scan, view, markup, and edit capabilities. Some of the new features in this release include: a new Thumbnails window that allows the user to preview single or multipage documents in miniature and color deskewing that can be set automatically or by the user. New enhancements to Imagenation include support for over 130 file formats including DDIFF, IOCA, TeamWorks Cold, Cadra Kanji fonts, and DGN fonts. lmagenation list prices start at $395 (U.S.) for the Windows versions. In another announcement, Spicer Corporation announced the addition of ActiveX Controls to its comprehensive suite of integration API tools. ActiveX Controls available in Imagenation 5.0 for Windows include: Document (open, create, and manipulate simple or complex documents), and View (view, print, and fax documents from the Document Control). For more information, call 519-748-2462, fax 519-748-9457, or visit www.spicer.com.

Wausau Financial Systems (WFS) announced the release of Optima3 IMS...

a completely integrated image management system running on Windows NT. From front-end capture, to back-end archive, WFS brings to market the most powerful solution for financial institutions seeking the ease of use offered with the latest technology, By creating a scalable NT system, with a client server architecture, WFS is making payment processing more efficient for its clients. Optima3 lMS provides fast, easy and consistent access to a wide range of information by combining document imaging and COLD processing into one integrated system. Modules of the system include image statement printing, CD publishing, and a Web server module. With each step, Optima3 IMS provides customers the capability to index, search, share, and distribute documents within the system. For more information about Wausau Financial Systems and its products, refer to www. wausaufs.com.

Xerox Engineering Systems (XES) introduces the 8825 Engineering Printer...

extending the popular 8830 printer line. Designed for the workgroup environment, the 8825 will begin shipping in October. Like the 8830, the 8825 is the fastest printer in its class. True 400 dpi resolution with 33 levels of gray scale and single-pixel lines render high-quality prints. The result is superior legibility, with consistent fine lines, smooth curves, and exceptional detail and shading. The 8825 customers can also choose from a one- or two-roll media capacity, an optional manual sheet bypass, and several finishing options. In addition to multiple print drivers, the 8825 supports numerous data formats and network protocols. In a separate release, Xerox announced DocuShare 1.5 SE, an enhanced version of Xerox's web-based, community-maintained document sharing system, with scan enablement capabilities through a software link to Visioneer, Inc.'s popular PaperPort software. With the SE software available on the DocuShare Website October 1, Xerox has created a complete, integrated document delivery solution for mid-sized businesses that is low cost as well as easy-to-use and manage. DocuShare 1.5 SE now allows workgroups and organizations to share all types of information, whether from electronic or hard copy sources, with everyone in the organization easily, flexibly, and securely. The product makes it easy to share hard copy documents alongside electronic documents. A user scans a hard copy document into PaperPort and then drags and drops it onto DocuShare on the desktop. This places documents which originated as hard copy in the same Intranet-based document libraries as other, related electronic files with all of DocuShare's powerful organization, indexing, access and protection features. For more information, call 1-800-XES TALK, ext. 1664 or visit the Xerox Engineering Systems Web site at www.xerox.com/XES/.

Government agencies drastically lower cost of document imaging with new technology from IMAGE-X...

IMAGE-X has broken the traditional cost barrier with its new Image Vault Edition solution. Administrators wishing to take advantage of the cost savings associated with electronic document storage and retrieval can test the system over the Internet. The first step is to point your browser to http://www.imagexx.com/government, bookmark it, and click on the icon to download a free image-viewing plug-in. Once the Visionshape plug-in for TIFF images is installed, click on any of the hyperlinks on the right side of the Wilkinson County home page. The Wilkinson County demo site features typical government applications ranging from an Auditor's Claims application to a District Attorney's FSB Check Remittance application. The applications are "shared vault" imaging solutions, which offer government agencies a low cost solution to document imaging. Each application is customized to the department's needs and allows multiple users (with password access) to scan (capture) and retrieve digital copies of documents over a local area network, a wide area network, or the Internet, if desired. Taking advantage of existing networks, NT servers and desktop PCs, a ten-user Image Vault Edition can be implemented for less than five hundred dollars per month. The low monthly fee includes the client application, a custom image index database and a 20-25 ppm scanner. A onetime training and installation fee is additional. The Image Vault Edition is built with the same file management application as our Enterprise Edition now in use in San Francisco County, CA; Clark County, NV; Riverside County, CA; King County, WA; Stanislaus County, CA; United States Tax Court and other public and private organizations. This architecture allows an Image Vault Edition solution to graduate easily to a department-wide solution without re-indexing the stored documents. The department's line-of-business application can be integrated into the imaging system at a future date. For more information call 805-964-3535, fax 805-683-8525, or visit www.imagexx.com.