ETHERFAX modernizes document exchange, and RICOH fi-8000 Series scanners make sending those documents easier than ever
Nearly 200 years after the invention of the fax machine, fax remains a staple of business communications. In fact, 75% of health data in the US is still faxed, despite the rise of cloud-based alternatives.
It isn’t just personal preference that keeps this information moving through phone lines. The heavily regulated communication requirements in the medical and finance fields, as well as the complexity of creating interoperable systems, mean fax is still one of the most practical options for many decision makers.
ETHERFAX exists to handle that complexity. Redefining the boundaries of data exchange and workflow automation, ETHERFAX enables more businesses to use modern, cloud-based technology to communicate more efficiently — without compromising security or compatibility. It’s also why Ricoh is proud to partner with ETHERFAX to offer a simple and powerful integration with our line of fi Series scanners.
What is ETHERFAX?
ETHERFAX provides a software-defined network and suite of applications that help businesses exchange information safely and securely. As its name suggests, ETHERFAX’s product offerings include cloud faxing as a secure and cohesive alternative to standard telephony systems, local fax servers, and traditional online fax services.
These pieces are connected by ETHERFAX’s Secure Exchange Network (SEN), which ensures secure, HIPAA and SOC 2 compliant data delivery. ETHERFAX SEN seamlessly integrates with the PaperStream software suite and allows easy exchange with other ETHERFAX clients over a secure network, as well as external clients via traditional phone routing.
Beyond enabling the secure transmission of information, ETHERFAX services also enhance decision-making while minimizing busywork. Its OCR capabilities automatically extract text for integration across your information infrastructure. That data enables ETHERFAX AI insights to automatically classify and summarize documents for easy storage and retrieval.
Extensive API compatibility allows ETHERFAX to integrate and scale with numerous different workflows, all without sacrificing security or compliance.
Did You Know?:If you’re looking for even more ways to streamline your information operations from start to finish, PaperStream Capture Pro can help.
ETHERFAX and RICOH fi Series technology
ETHERFAX makes information transmission and processing easy, but how do you get those documents ready to send in the first place? We’re proud to partner with ETHERFAX to make the document exchange process as intuitive as possible, thanks to deep integration between ETHERFAX and RICOH fi-8000 Series scanners.
Our streamlined integration software helps you quickly register your fi Series scanner to your ETHERFAX account. Once you’re set up, here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:
- Simplified workflow: There’s no need for lengthy configuration or dedicated fax hardware. Simply fax right from your computer or scanner with the push of a button.
- Quality and accuracy: Fax machines and other devices tend to offer limited visual quality, which is a poor fit for detailed documentation. Using a Ricoh scanner ensures that clear and accurate data enters ETHERFAX’s secure network.
- Easy handling: Traditional fax machines and services have strict physical requirements for documents. Ricoh’s adaptable scanners help you process and send more kinds of documents with fewer headaches.
- Efficient document distribution: You can use your customer directory to instantly fax materials to one or many recipients, cutting down on time spent handling logistics.
- Security for all your data: Ricoh and ETHERFAX integration means there’s less risk of exposure for your important documents. They go straight from your scanner to the cloud with industry-leading data security.
How ETHERFAX and Ricoh can help your company
If your business still relies on traditional fax, there may be a lot of institutional momentum standing between you and more secure, efficient solutions. But you don’t have to modernize your document exchange processes on your own.
Working with ETHERFAX can help you get information faster, with the secure handling and intelligent processing you need to ensure that each document provides value to your business. Your RICOH fi-8000 Series scanner can help you turn a new practice into a company-wide workflow, with an easy-to-use process that could finally convince employees to leave their old fax machines behind.
Get in touch with ETHERFAX today to see how they can bring your business’s data exchange technology out of the 1800s. Then find the perfect Ricoh scanner to make sending your documents even easier than it was before.
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