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Formic Automated Data Capture Software (Form Recognition)
What does Formic's Fusion software do?
Most organisations commit significant resources to the manual capture of information from documents sent by third parties or created internally. Formic's Fusion software automatically reads the information contained in documents whether on paper, the Internet, tablet PCs or PDAs then subjects each piece of data to a series of rigorous checks before transferring it to your enterprise applications. It also stores an image of the original document alongside the extracted data, for instant retrieval.
Fusion tackles the very first stage in the lifecycle of information - it's capture.
Fusion Systems
The Fusion software platform comes in three sizes so that any customer, however sophisticated their needs, will find a solution that's right for them.
Fusion plus is the entry level system that processes paper forms from a single workstation, Fusion pro is the mid-level, multi-user system that processes paper forms and electronic forms deployed to the web, tablet PC or PDA and finally, Fusion's flagship system, Fusion x, offers all this plus full intelligent document recognition (IDR) capability to read and extract information from semi-structured and unstructured documents, such as invoices.
The core Fusion system can be extended to capture information from remote and mobile workers by deploying the software to the web or to handheld devices such as tablet PCs or PDAs. Customised versions of Fusion also address the needs of particular markets, for example, activity analysis and invoice processing.
What differentiates Fusion?
The main points worth noting are: -
• All three Fusion systems share the same platform. This scalable architecture makes it is easy to upgrade to a more functionally-rich system as your needs grow, while protecting your initial investment.
• Fusion's single information capture platform will process paper forms, electronic forms and paper documents simultaneously. You don't need to invest in separate systems for each document format you want to process.
• Fusion's design tool makes the software extremely versatile, enabling you to set the software to capture information from virtually any form. Therefore, you're not reliant upon specialist programmers to develop bespoke solutions every time you want to put the software to a new use.
Document Format |
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Paper Forms
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• Application Forms • Bank Account & Credit Card Applications • Driver's License Applications • Housing Benefit Forms • Insurance Claim Forms • National Census • Order Forms • Satisfaction Surveys • Tax Forms • Voting & Election Forms |
Electronic Forms |
• Same as above but deployed to the web or mobile devices such as tablet PCS and PDAs
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Paper Documents
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• Account Statements • Cheques • CVs • Delivery Notes • Invoices • Letters • Medical Claims • Memos • Payrolls • Prescription Forms • Proof of Delivery Notes • Purchase Orders • Reports • Shipping Forms |
Formic Automated Data Capture Software
Benefits
Maximise personal productivity
For organisations looking to maximise the output of each person they employ, Fusion is the ultimate productivity tool.
Formic’s Fusion software processes documents at high speed, stripping out and validating the data that enables documents to be accurately classified and routed to those that need them. Deploy the software to mobile devices, enabling staff to capture information on the move, and witness a step-change in productivity at the front-line. Combine the automation of manual tasks in this way, with process reform and operational efficiency will soar.
Process any document in any format arriving from any source
Software that delivers organisation-wide value must be capable of processing any document from any source. Fusion’s single information capture platform processes all document formats simultaneously. Organisations planning on moving from paper to electronic forms deployment will find this hybrid processing capability essential for a smooth transition.
Data of the highest quality
A lack of clean data directly affects business performance and contributes to revenue loss or wastage. Fusion software cleans data as it works; minimising transcription errors and rigorously checking the data against almost any criteria you wish to set. Fusion also checks for completeness, eliminating information gaps.
Competitive Differentiation
These are some of the key points that differentiate Fusion from its competitors: -
• Fusion’s design tool makes the software extremely versatile, enabling you to set the software to capture information from virtually any form. Therefore, you’re not reliant upon specialist programmers to develop bespoke solutions every time you want to put the software to a new use.
• All three Fusion systems share the same platform. This scalable architecture makes it is easy to upgrade to a more functionally-rich system as your needs grow, while protecting your initial investment.
• Fusion’s single information capture platform will process paper forms, electronic forms and paper documents simultaneously. You don’t need to invest in separate systems for each document format you want to process.
• The software is highly interoperable and so is immediately ready to exchange data with other systems. This is made possible through the Application Programming Interface (API) or via bespoke connectors, for example, to SAP.
• The user interface is instantly familiar to Microsoft users and, with clear visual prompts, shows you exactly what you’re supposed to do next.
• Our straightforward approach gives you what you want; software solutions that are simple to implement, easy to customise and use and working productively in the shortest possible time.
Formic Automated Data Capture Software
Fusion Systems
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Fusion plus
This entry-level system will process paper forms, of your own design, from a single workstation. It is suitable for low volume form processing where the collected data is held locally and analysed or sanity-checked before being transferred to other applications. Typical users are those conducting surveys and audits. |
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Fusion pro
This mid-level system builds on the capabilities of Fusionplus with increased functionality and number of users while accommodating the need for high-volume form processing. Forms can be designed and processed at any number of locations across the enterprise and even deployed electronically - to the web, tablet PCs and PDAs for completion by mobile workers. The software will process complex, structured paper forms and, in some instances, semi-structured documents. Once processed, the captured information can be exchanged with other business systems via the Application Programming Interface (API). |
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Fusion x
Formic's flagship system, Fusionx, offers full intelligent document recognition (IDR) capability. In addition to the functionality provided by Fusionpro, it can read, extract and process information from semi-structured and unstructured paper documents, such as invoices, CVs, purchase orders, utility bills and reports. Data can be extracted from inbound documents, not previously sighted by the software. This data can be exchanged with other data held in connected business applications to further enhance its value, allowing documents to be accurately classified and routed to those that need them. |
Formic Automated Data Capture Software
Mobile Working
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Fusion's PDA Forms module enables organisations to deploy pre-designed forms to Pocket PC or PDA devices enabling mobile workers to capture information electronically, while they work.
Any form designed at the Fusionplus or Fusionx workstation, whether new or existing, can be deployed. Thus, Fusion's PDA Forms module increases the number of communication channels through which information can enter an organisation's business systems. The result is elimination of paper documents at source and a more efficient and productive mobile workforce. PDA Forms Module |
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Fusion's Tablet PC Forms module enables mobile workers to capture information electronically at the front-line and download instantly to enterprise applications; thereby eliminating the need to manually enter information from the alternative-paper documents. With the time lag from information capture to information use massively reduced; organisations are able to respond quickly to information about customers or workforce activities. Tablet PC Forms Module |
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Organisations intent on realising the efficiencies of electronic forms are often reluctant to dispense with paper entirely. Indeed, there are often good reasons for working with both document formats. What they need is a hybrid system capable of processing paper and electronic versions of the same form design simultaneously, while applying the same rigorous business rules to each. Web Forms Module |
Formic Automated Data Capture Software
Case Studies
Formic has installed over 2,000 information capture systems in over 600 customer organisations worldwide across education, emergency services, health, local & central government, business services, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, market research and retail.
This selection of case studies represents the views and experiences of a cross-section of our customers: -
| Success Stories | Sector | Department | Application |
| Lex Defence | Fleet Management | Information Systems | Service Improvement to MOD |
| Merseyside Police | Police | Information Management & Disclosure Unit | Activity analysis |
| British Gas | Utilities | Development Support | Performance Assessment |
| Northern Ireland Ambulance Service | Ambulance | Training & Quality Assurance | Patient Reporting |
| Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust | Healthcare | Clinical Audit | Patient Satisfaction |
| Manchester City Council | Local Government | Environmental Health | Pest Control |
Formic Automated Data Capture Software
Further Information
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