Scanning Documents to Box (in the cloud) with a Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800

Several months ago a friend at Fujitsu gave me a brief demo of the new Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 network-attached color document scanner.  As a gadget nut, I was completely drawn to the sleek design and "iPad-like" touchscreen interface. The N1800 is a network-attached device, meaning it does not need a desktop PC to drive the device.  It connects directly to your network with an Ethernet connection.  The scanner has the scanning software baked right into the device and uses a touchscreen for user interaction.  Think of it more as a more powerful, miniaturized Multi-Function Peripheral (or MFP). The general intention of a scanner like this is to be able to scan directly to a network drive or a Microsoft SharePoint site.  The scanner also can be configured to, scan-to-email, scan-to-fax service, and scan-to-FTP, all with the software bundled with the scanner out-of-the-box.  

Hands-On with Canon imageFORMULA P-215 and DR-C125 Document Scanners

As an ECM professional and Capture expert, I get the opportunity to play with a variety of document scanners.  Canon is a brand that I have not had the pleasure of working with too much.  So I was excited to be able to play around with 2 new scanner from Canon this week, the imageFORMULA P-215 "Scan-tini" mobile scanner and the space-saving DR-C125 desktop scanner.  The one that peeked my interest most is the P-215 mobile scanner.

Manage All Your Cloud Storage Accounts with Otixo

If you are like me, you have multiple cloud storage accounts with a large number of files scattered arross those different services on the web.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could access all of those cloud-based "drives" just like a hard drive attached to your computer?  Upload, transfer, share files between different cloud applications with one interface?  Well, I just discovered an amazing app that can do just that and more! It is called otixo.com and it is awesome!

Otixo is a web application that lets you access all your online files with one simple interface. Think of it like Windows Explorer for all of your cloud drives and services.  You can connect cloud services like Google Docs, Dropbox, Box.net, MobileMe, FTP, etc., into one "Finder-like" or explorer interface. 

A Look at LogMeIn Ignition and the NEW File Transfer Feature

LogMeIn Ignition LogMeIn, Inc.  Genre: Productivity Price: $29.99 Release Date: December 16, 2008

LogMeIn Ignition is the most expensive app I ever purchased for my iPad, but it is still one of the most useful and favorite apps I use.  If you are not familiar with LogMeIn Ignition here is a brief description from the App Store:

"Remotely control your PC or Mac, plus view, transfer and save files or folders – all with a single app on your iPad or iPhone. Ignition is a one-time purchase that runs on both your iPad and iPhone and works with LogMeIn’s award-winning free software. Install LogMeIn for FREE on an unlimited number of remote computers to access from your iPad and iPhone. With your files, applications and desktops right at your fingertips, you’re finally free to go."

The main feature or use of LogMeIn Ignition is the ability to Remotely Control other computers over the Internet in conjunction with the LogMeIn Free PC software.  Recently LogMeIn updated the iPad app to include a very powerful File Transfer function which makes this great app even better.  I want to take some time now to show you what these new features look like and explain why you should love it to.