For many companies with a highly mobile workforce, label or receipt printing can be a time-costly exercise especially if workers have to return again and again to a stationery printer at a central workstation.
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.
Getac Z710 'could replace handheld devices in key vertical sectors'
Mar 14, 2012
Getac has been trialling its new fully rugged tablet - the Z710 - with customers, and says the 7-inch format with integrated features such as a 1D and 2D Barcode scanner and high-frequency RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) could replace handheld devices in key vertical sectors.
Large roll-call of sponsors sign on for Vartech UK 2012
Mar 14, 2012
BlueStar has announced that a number of vendor sponsors have signed on to sponsor the upcoming Vartech UK 2012 tradeshow and educational event at the National Motorcycle Muesum in Birmingham on March 21.
Datamax-O'Neil introduces the all-new I-Class Mark II
Mar 14, 2012
Datamax-O'Neil, the global provider of stationary, portable and mobile industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, has announced the all-new I-Class Mark II high performance industrial printer.
Intermec introduces new PC Series desktop printer portfolio for light duty labelling
Mar 14, 2012
Intermec, Inc. has announced the new series of desktop printer portfolio providing intuitive, flexible and smart solutions for light duty labelling applications in transportation, courier, hospitality, manufacturing, warehouse and office environments.
Datamax-O'Neil to sponsor Vartech UK 2012 tradeshow and educational event
Mar 14, 2012
BlueStar has announced that Datamax-O'Neil has signed on to sponsor the upcoming Vartech UK 2012 tradeshow and educational event at the National Motorcycle Muesum in Birmingham on March 21.
BCS calls for more women in IT
Mar 08, 2012
Recent statistics show that women working in IT managerial positions are being paid almost 30% less than men. To address this and the shortage of women working in IT, BCSWomen, part of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is encouraging women to think about a career in IT by supporting a number of special events, including International Women's Day.
ScanSource Europe named Intermec 2011 Distributor of the Year
Mar 08, 2012
For the second year running, ScanSource Europe, the international value-added distributor of Auto ID and point-of-sale solutions and services, has been voted Intermec's Distributor of the Year for the EMEA region by Intermec's PartnerNet reseller community.
Centrix Software announces WorkSpace Universal 5.3, delivering new solutions for SaaS governance and private cloud application delivery
Mar 08, 2012
Centrix Software has announced a new release of Centrix WorkSpace Universal, a workspace delivery platform that provides unified access to applications, desktops and content from any device and any location.
Quarter of security budgets increased due to proposed EU data protection laws
Mar 08, 2012
Tufin Technologies, the provider of Security Policy Management solutions, has announced the results of a survey assessing how the recently announced updates to EU Data Protection legislation will impact IT compliance efforts.
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.
