Office Automation, Business Process Information & Automation

Office automation is the use of software and computer systems to collect, store, modify, transmit, and use shared information to automate manual tasks. The type of equipment used are printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, networking, computers & software. IT Reseller news relating to business process information, Information Technology in Office environments, Office Automation, Office systems, Office processes, Office software.

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Canon strengthens partner offering with extended smart print portfolio

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Canon has strengthened its offer for partners with the launch of new competitive imageRUNNER ADVANCE and i-SENSYS devices; broadening Canon's portfolio of office hardware and opening new revenue streams for partners.

Motion Computing appoints Ian Davies as UK Country Manager

2 Motion Computing appoints Ian Davies as UK Country Manager

Motion Computing, provider of tablet PCs and mobility solutions, has appointed Ian Davies as Country Manager for the United Kingdom.

Epson announces additions to the WorkForce Pro range

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Epson has added to its WorkForce Pro range, with the WP-4095 DN and WP-4595 DNF. These printers are specifically designed to offer cost and energy efficiency, high quality output and durability to enterprise workgroups as well as small and medium-sized businesses.

Nexsan launches solid-state enhanced unified storage featuring FASTier

4 Nexsan launches solid-state enhanced unified storage featuring FASTier

Today Nexsan has launched a line of solid-state enhanced unified storage systems, known as the NST series. In addition to providing both file-mode (NAS) and block-mode (iSCSI), the NST series combines solidstate storage with SATA and SAS drives via Nexsan's proprietary FASTier acceleration technology.

Lexmark teams up with iHubbub to support and connect with small business and home-based workers

5 Lexmark teams up with iHubbub to support and connect with small business and home-based workers

Lexmark has linked up with iHubbub, who has just launched the UK's first social network for small business and home workers and after only a few weeks their membership is expected to reach 40,000.

Will they ever learn on USB flash drives?

6 Will they ever learn on USB flash drives?

By Graeme Batsman, director of Data Defender Ltd. Recently various news stories came out relating to the loss of an un-encrypted USB flash drive. The USB flash drive was owned by an employee of the nuclear safety watchdog, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). ONR is a subdivision of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) a national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness.

Camvine launches CODAsoft digital signage for channel partners

7 Camvine launches CODAsoft digital signage for channel partners

Camvine has announced the availability of CODAsoft, the software-only version of its cloud-based digital signage system for major distributors, integrators and OEMs.

Avnet Technology Solutions offers resellers the chance to win an iPad2

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Take part in Avnets reseller survey and you could win this years hottest new gadget.

DocuWare Academy new comprehensive training concept

9 DocuWare Academy new comprehensive training concept

DocuWare is officially launching its own DocuWare Academy; a completely re-tooled training programme.

Cloud computing and social networking leave UK businesses exposed to cyber attacks, new survey shows

10 Cloud computing and social networking leave UK businesses exposed to cyber attacks, new survey shows

London, 21 April, 2010 - Business use of technology is evolving faster now than at any point in the last decade.

Office Automation

Office automation is the use of computer software and hardware to automate tasks in an office environment. It can help to improve efficiency, productivity, and accuracy, and can free up employees to focus on more strategic tasks.

Some of the most common office automation tools include:

  • Word processing software: This software allows users to create and edit documents, such as letters, reports, and presentations.
  • Spreadsheet software: This software allows users to store and manipulate data in tables.
  • Presentation software: This software allows users to create and deliver presentations.
  • Database software: This software allows users to store and manage large amounts of data.
  • Email software: This software allows users to send and receive electronic messages.
  • Contact management software: This software allows users to store and manage contact information.
  • Project management software: This software allows users to track and manage projects.
  • Workflow automation software: This software allows users to automate repetitive tasks.

Office automation can be used to automate a wide range of tasks, including:

  • Data entry: This can be automated by using software that can read and input data from scanned documents or other sources.
  • Document creation: This can be automated by using software that can generate documents based on templates or data from other sources.
  • Email management: This can be automated by using software that can sort and prioritize emails, send out mass emails, and track email responses.
  • Scheduling and calendar management: This can be automated by using software that can create and manage schedules, track appointments, and send out reminders.
  • Task tracking: This can be automated by using software that can track the progress of tasks, assign tasks to team members, and set deadlines.
  • Customer relationship management (CRM): This can be automated by using software that can track customer interactions, manage leads, and generate reports.

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