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Olympus Dictation App – A crucial part of the Dictation Puzzle

by Wayne Melleon 7 June 2017in Digital Voice Recorders, Olympus No comment

Olympus launched the Dictation App / ODDS system in late 2013 to much fanfare – initial write up – NEW Olympus Smartphone App. The response however to the new product wasn’t overwhelming – which was understandable in a traditionally conservative professional market place. Over the past 2 years the solution has really started to gain traction with many clients testing and implementing the system within their businesses.

Robbie Dent of Hopelands Clinic in Durban (our single biggest user of the APP) had the following to say about the offering:
“We have been using the Olympus Dictaphone APP now for a few months.

What is SEARCHABLE PDF & how can it make your life easier?

by Wayne Melleon 6 June 2017in Olivetti, Printers, Scanners No comment

A Searchable PDF is actually a PDF image file. The data is not static (like a photocopied sheet is) as the document has the ability to contain several layers of information i.e. image layer and text layer.

However a PDF created by a scanner on your multifunction device is like a photocopy on your screen. It’s not editable or searchable as it’s much like a photocopied piece of paper. You cannot search for a word or a phrase, even if you use a PC. If a PDF was created by typing a Word document and then turned into a PDF with

Dual Scan vs Reversing Auto Document Feeder

by Wayne Melleon 23 May 2017in Olivetti, Printers, Scanners No comment

In the market for a new network printer but all the optional extra’s are slightly overwhelming – let us explain some of the advantages of a Dual Scan Document Feeder – this time saving device from Olivetti is definitely worth a consideration.

You can choose many options and modules to add onto your Olivetti network printer, one of them being the kind of document feeder you would like. Sometimes the document feeder comes as standard but most of the time you would need to choose between an automatic document feeder or a flat platen lid. If you choose the document feeder

Cross Cut vs Strip Cut Shredder – The Pro’s & Con’s

by Wayne Melleon 22 May 2017in Ideal, Shredders No comment

Shredder Terminology:
Strip Cut refers to shredding of the document vertically only. The IDEAL standard width of a strip is 4mm. An A4 page will get stripped into 53 pieces.
Cross Cut refers to shredding of the document both vertically (into strips) and horizontally into pieces 4cm long. An A4 page will get cross cut into 400 pieces
Security Comparison

Cross Cut shredding offers 7.5 times greater security for shredded information than Strip Cut does.
The DIN 66399 Standard for the destruction of data defines security levels for the protection of data once shredded.
Shred Cut documents qualify under P-2, where documents are rendered illegible.
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The IDEAL 1031 Trimmer – Perfect for Arts, Crafts & School Projects

by Wayne Melleon 19 May 2017in Ideal, Uncategorized No comment

When using a pair of scissors to cut paper or a board, there is a natural fear that one will cut squeue, and the result will look terrible. Using scissors requires precision and a steady hand. Most of us don’t possess these skills and end up frustrated. There is an easier way to achieve a straight cut : Get hold of a well made trimmer, and the precision comes for free. Here’s a great review from a happy client:

“I am a home Hobbyist; I design and make my own cards, so a neat finish means everything to me. My children

Olympus Dictation for the NHLS

by Wayne Melleon 18 May 2017in Digital Voice Recorders, Olympus, Transcription Kits No comment

Building on the huge success the Olympus brand and in particular the Olympus DS-7000 Digital Voice Recorder has enjoyed in the SA medical market over the years the NHLS (National Health Laboratory Service) have recently started rolling out this solution to all Pathology Labs in Gauteng through Olympus’s accredited fulfillment partner OTB (Office Technology Brokers).

Olympus Audio SA has a long history of dealing with pathology labs in Southern Africa, both government and private. A couple years ago the WC Forensic Pathology Services upgraded to the then brand new DS-7000 Digital Recorders and AS-7000 Transcription Kits (Cutting Edge Olympus Tech for

NEW Olympus Foot Pedal’s – can now be used with 3rd party software programs

by Wayne Melleon 17 May 2017in Digital Voice Recorders, Olympus, Transcription Kits No comment

Want to use an Olympus USB transcription foot pedal with Express Scribe, Windows Media Player or any other audio or video playback software? Now you can with the free Olympus Foot Switch Configuration Tool for both Windows and Mac.

Olympus are well known for their innovation and equipment in the digital voice recording, dictation and transcription world and when it comes to transcription their ODMS (Olympus Dictation Management System) transcription module software for Windows and DSS Player Plus for Mac is the go to for many legal, medical and outsourced transcription providers. Marry the software with the Olympus RS-28H (three pedal)

How to maintain your shredder

by adminon 11 April 2017in Shredders No comment

WHAT IS POPI??

by Wayne Melleon 20 February 2017in Ideal, Shredders No comment

What is POPI: The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act 2013 explained

In simple terms, the purpose of the POPI Act is to ensure that all South African institutions conduct themselves in a responsible manner when collecting, processing, storing and disposing another entity’s personal information by holding them accountable should they abuse or compromise your personal information in any way. The POPI legislation demands that your personal information be treated as “precious goods”.

Examples of “personal information” for an individual could include:

Identity and/or passport number
Date of birth and age
Phone number/s (including mobile phone number)
Email address/es
Online/Instant messaging identifiers
Physical address
Gender, Race and Ethnic origin

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Olympus DS-5500 Giveaway

by Wayne Melleon 10 November 2016in Digital Voice Recorders, Olympus, Uncategorized No comment

The Olympus DS-5500 Giveaway is rapidly approaching its completion. We are into our third month of the giveaway now having already given away 2 Olympus DS-5500 Digital Voice Recorders to 2 lucky winners over the past two months.

Our first winner of the fantastic Olympus DS-5500 Digital Voice Recorder was Margaret Bigby from Durban. Margaret received her new Olympus Recorder from our Durban based sales consultant Sabeena Singh. Reports out of our Durban office are that Margaret is enjoying the use of her new Olympus Recorder and is looking to expand on her range of Olympus devices in the coming months