A2iA has unveiled new functionality within ist DocumentReader unstructured document classification and data extraction toolkit, to enhance workflow automation in the healthcare, government, insurance, financial services, banking and BPO markets.

The new feature-set found within A2iA DocumentReader is a Semi-Automated Assisted Keying functionality that speeds the processing of complex, columnar data, including both printed and handwritten information.

“Manually keying data from complex documents with columnar layouts is time-consuming and costly to any organization,” said Jean-Louis Fages, A2iA President and Chairman of the Board.

“In response to the market’s needs, the A2iA Research Lab developed new capabilities that take workflow automation a step further. We have always been a company focused on our core technology that meets the needs of our users, and with our Research Lab, we are continuously able to do so.”

A2iA DocumentReader’s simple point-and-click functionality allow users to perform quick and interactive data extraction from full columns of information such as invoices or banking documents. By allowing an operator to capture alpha, numeric, and alpha-numeric information like identification numbers, diagnostic codes and dates, it promises to speed manual keying.