Imaging has long been used by attorneys in specialized situations. Voluminous or document collections or productions have been scanned, indexed, stored and retrieved in an orderly manner using imaging. Images are stored in a photographic type form, electronically, and can be converted to text, if desired. Imaging provides multiple user access to a single document, reducing the need for each participant in a team to have a copy of each important item. Access time and accuracy can be greatly enhanced through the use of imaging and indexing technology.
Searches run at computer speeds.
With imaging, any computer on the network can view all documents in a file or on a subject. Position of paper in a folder is irrelevant as the computer does the arranging of imaged data. Imaging can reduce storage and copying costs, and can create a secure archive. Enhanced indexing can improve access to documents. Imaging can even reduce the need for paper output of standard computer reports, such as client billing records retained for office use.