Using the Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 to Scan Documents Directly to SalesForce.com

The Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 is a very capable, compact, and cloud-connected network scanner.  In some ways it is more like an MFP than a desktop scanner.  Primarily because it does not require a PC to function.  It connects directly to your network through an Ethernet connection.  The N1800 has an intuitive touchscreen complete with on-screen keyboard, and is efficient, secure and intelligent, thereby minimizing operator involvement before, during and after the scanning process.

The slides embedded above demonstrate using the Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 to scan directly to SalesForce.com and Chatter.  This represents a very powerful combination because users of SalesForce typically want simplicity and don't want to worry about complex, or expensive integrations.  The N1800 is great way to "image-enable" SalesForce to handle some of your paper-based processes.  

Be sure to check out my other post on the N1800 titled "Scanning Documents to Box (in the cloud) with a Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800"

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.  

Managing Documents in the Cloud with OfficeDrop's iPad App

This is one of those blog posts that intersects my professional and my personal life.  During the week I happen to be an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Technical Lead for a large financial institution.  This is just to say that I spend a lot of time working with document imaging systems. The length that companies have to go through to capture, store and view paper-based data is staggering.  Most of these enterprise systems are not very exciting or innovative.  Outside of my work-life, I don't normally think too much about imaging my personal documents. But, I will say that on occasion it is important that I have capture important documents in an digital format.  If you follow my blog, you may have already read my post titled "Scanning to the Cloud with OfficeDrop".  You could say that this post is part 2 of that original post.  This time around I am going to focus on OfficeDrop's new iPad app.

My 5 Favorite Games For The Apple iPad

It is hard to believe the Apple iPad is almost a year old.  I personally didn't run out and buy mine on day one, but I did buy it very soon after release.  At the time, I was using an ASUS Eee PC 1000HE netbook for my personal mobile computing and it was alright for doing basic web browsing and checking emails.  I purchased the iPad to replace the netbook, but I never realized how much I would use my iPad for gaming!  Like other gaming platform such as Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360, not every game is good or makes best use of the specific platform's strengths.  The iPad is a very unique gaming platform.  The large 9.7 inch touch-screen makes for an excellent game board or immersive first-person shooter (FPS). You can even interact with some games just by tilting and moving the iPad around.  It is truly a unique and engaging platform for gaming. After almost a year gaming fun on my iPad I present to you a modest list of my top 5 games that exemplify gaming on the Apple iPad.