Scan Documents Directly to the Cloud with Fujitsu ScanSnap and SugarSync (I’m glad I can do this now)

Scan Documents Directly to the Cloud with Fujitsu ScanSnap and SugarSync

Fujitsu ScanSnap Scanners Integrate with SugarSync to Save Scanned Documents Directly to Users’ Personal Clouds

SAN MATEO, CALIF., Nov. 9, 2011SugarSync, a free service that actively syncs your files across all your computers and devices, today announced that Fujitsu’s ScanSnap scanners now integrate directly with SugarSync, enabling ScanSnap users to save scanned documents directly to the Cloud.

“As people increasingly scan all of their important documents – such as tax, insurance, health and other files – into digital formats, there is a greater need to easily save those critical files to the cloud for safe backup and remote access from any device,” said Laura Yecies, CEO of SugarSync. “Fujitsu’s ScanSnap products are making it faster and easier for everyone to create digital versions of everything. When combined with SugarSync’s Cloud storage, users have a simple way of creating secure, digital backups of their hard-copy documents.”

ScanSnap scanners, known for their one-touch ease of use that brings multi-sheet scanning to individuals and small businesses, provide users with a variety of options when it comes to file management. In addition to enabling users to scan their files to an email, to a printer, to a particular document editing solution and more – integration with SugarSync now gives users the ability to scan documents directly to SugarSync’s secure Cloud storage as well.

In addition to scanning directly to SugarSync’s Cloud, ScanSnap users can also move existing scanned files to SugarSync via the ScanSnap Organizer file management system. Users can simply access the ScanSnap organizer, select any existing files, and then drag and drop them into SugarSync to ensure that they are securely backed up to the Cloud and accessible from any device.

“With Fujitsu ScanSnap scanners, we are providing the simplest, fastest and most compact way for people to scan their documents,” said Victor Kan, Executive Vice President and COO at Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. “Integrating with SugarSync gives the millions of ScanSnap users the added protection of being able to save their scanned documents directly to the Cloud for easy access and sharing. It’s a perfect match of digital file creation and backup.”

About SugarSync

SugarSync is a leading provider of mobile Cloud services that enable users to access ALL of their data, anytime, anywhere, and from any device. SugarSync enables mobile consumers and professionals to backup, sync, access and share all their files on-the-go, instantly and securely from any Mac, PC, or mobile device (including iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile devices). SugarSync users can sync files in ANY folder and access and share those files via the cloud, providing a Personal Cloud service that matches the way people currently organize their folders and manage their digital lives. SugarSync’s file sharing and collaboration tools also allow users to share any folder or file with a simple URL via social networks, email, instant messaging and more. SugarSync was recently named the “Best Cloud Storage Service of 2011” by Gizmodo and has won numerous awards and product reviews, including the Mobiletrax 2011 Mobility Award and two Mobile Merit Awards for “Best Mobile Apps.”

The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. For more information, please visit www.SugarSync.com, follow us on Twitter @sugarsync or visit SugarSync on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SugarSync.

I’m loving my ScanSnap S1300, SugarSync and Evernote accounts and apps (in combination).

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  Mark Peters (@wordlust):
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  Devon Hoernschemeyer (@devonianh):  
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  Noël Coward likened reading a footnote to going downstairs to answer the door while making love.

Mark Peters (@wordlust):
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Important personal documents to scan in in case of an emergency

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Scanning for Homeowners: Digitally Housing Important Documents

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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When preparing for emergencies like natural disasters, outages, or fires, it’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit handy – water, food, flashlight, blanket, first aid, etc.

But, do you ever stop to think about the other important things that you should pack in your kit beyond what’s necessary for survival, such as important documents. Rarely are documents considered when disaster strikes and yet, there are several important papers that should be a part of their own kit. We’ll call it a digital home emergency information kit.

Scanning essential homeowner documentation, then securely storing it online, protects your critical data from getting lost, stolen or ruined in the event of a natural disaster or property damage.

Documents that would go into this kit include:

Home

  • Deed/title to your house
  • Mortgage documents
  • Wills and living trusts
  • Appliance warranties and rebates
  • Emergency contact information
  • Fire, flood and earthquake escape plans

Insurance

  • Home, auto, life, medical and dental insurance policies
  • Auto titles, vehicle insurance documents and DMV registration

Financial

  • Bank account and credit card information
  • Tax returns
  • Retirement savings records
  • Investment records
  • Family attorney contact information

Personal Identification

  • Children’s fingerprints
  • Social Security cards and statements
  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Passports
  • Driver’s Licenses
  • Green Cards
  • Passports
  • Military discharge records

Medical

  • Health insurance cards
  • Power of attorney and DNR statements
  • List of allergies to foods and medications
  • Copies of lifesaving prescriptions (EpiPen injectors, asthma inhalers, insulin, etc.)

Mobile personal scanners, like the mobile FujitsuScanSnapS1100, help to consolidate all of these documents into an organized folder. Once scanned, they can be uploaded and stored on a flash drive, smartphone, laptop or online at Evernote for ScanSnap, where it will be instantly accessible and searchable from any device you use, any time.

- The ScanSnap Team

via scansnapcommunity.com

I’ve found my Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 and its software (plus Evernote!) ideal for tasks like this.