Contex has announced announces the IQ Quattro, a wide format scanner designed to improve workgroup productivity by reducing the time spent on scanning tasks. 

The problem of “donkey classification” in electronic document and record management systems (EDRMS) is common, where users select the first presented disposal class for a document, irrespective of its content, or always use the same class.

OBS has launched a new “Docs in a Box” SharePoint solution that promises to deliver 70 per cent of the functionality that all organisations need to manage their controlled documents. The company says the remaining 30 per cent of controlled document functionality consists of attributes specific to each business such as user experience, templates and organisation processes. For example security, review, approval and publication workflow. 

Esker has launched a new on-demand E-Purchasing solution to automate the entire purchase-to-pay cycle — from purchase requisition to vendor invoice payment authorisation.

KYOCERA Document Solutions has unveiled new TASKalfa multifunction devices (MFDs) featuring multi-touch colour display control panels incorporating 'pinch and zoom' and swipe technology – similar to the technologies found in tablets and smartphones.

Canon has launched a cloud version of its Therefore document management platform, hosted by Fujitsu Australia.

Lexmark's Perceptive Software has release the Interact 2.0 search tool for users of Microsoft Dynamics AX, allowing users to locate relevant content based on a customer-defined folder hierarchy, within any AX list page or details screen.

A single Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform for users of Microsoft Great Plains and Sage ERP has been announced by ACOM Solutions

Germany’s Zeutschel has launched the OS 12002 Advanced Plus book scanner, suitable for both mass digitisation and scan-on-demand applications as well being able to efficiently digitise larger collections of files. 

OpenText has a new business process management suite that ties together its Cordys acquisition with packaged applications and add-on products to automate processes around enterprise content management.