Say goodbye to manual data entry, and hello to more time for what matters.
Tired of paperwork slowing your team down? Whether it’s invoices, contracts, or forms, two technologies, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), can take the busywork off your plate. Here’s how they differ and how Applied Innovation helps you make the most of both.
OCR vs. IDP: Which One Boosts Productivity More?
OCR is the entry point for automation. It converts scanned documents, PDFs, and images into machine-readable text – no more retyping line by line. It’s ideal for clean, structured documents, but on its own, it can’t understand the meaning or flow of information.
IDP takes things further. It builds on OCR by adding artificial intelligence and machine learning. This means it can understand context, recognize patterns, extract key data, and send it exactly where it needs to go – automatically. Perfect for businesses dealing with a high volume of complex documents.
How Applied Innovation Helps You Find the Right IDP Tool
There’s no one-size-fits-all in automation, and that’s a good thing. At Applied Innovation, we partner with trusted platforms to offer flexible options that meet you where you are.
DocuWare A full document management platform with IDP baked in.
- Ideal for teams that need secure document storage, compliance, and multi-step approval workflows
- Integrates smoothly into your broader document ecosystem
- Great for businesses looking for an all-in-one solution
IntelliDocs by ElectroNeek A lightweight IDP tool focused on speed and accuracy.
- 900+ pre-trained models for documents like invoices, IDs, and receipts
- 99%+ extraction accuracy with no custom training required
- Perfect for businesses that want quick wins and minimal setup
Each solution is powerful in its own way. The right fit depends on your processes, pain points, and goals.
Why Document Automation Is a Game-Changer
Manual data entry isn’t just tedious, it’s error-prone, time-consuming, and frustrating for your team. Whether you choose a comprehensive platform like DocuWare or a fast, plug-and-play tool like IntelliDocs, IDP empowers your team to:
- Save time on repetitive tasks
- Improve accuracy and compliance
- Focus on higher-value work
- Scale operations without scaling headcount
Let’s Make Paperwork a Thing of the Past
At Applied Innovation, we help you cut through the noise and choose the solution that makes sense for your business. Whether you need a full document management strategy or a simple automation fix, we’ve got your back.
Ready to explore what IDP could look like in your organization?
Let’s talk. We’ll help you decide if DocuWare or IntelliDocs is the best fit, and make it simple to get started.