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Like most companies, the law firm of Rozario & Associates, P.C. has a large collection of paper files. These paper files had been growing in volume and were taking up much needed office space. In addition, it was a challenge to track and find documents within the growing collection. Although the firm uses case management software, a mix of electronic and paper records meant that staff could not rely solely on the software to access all relevant information.

The ideal scenario would be for staff to quickly scan paper records and make it accessible from the case management software. In other words, Rozario & Associates needed to implement a digitization project. Fewtureweb was given the task of implementing this project.

Any digitization project involves hardware to scan paper documents; software to organize the scanned documents and a system to link the two. The firm was already using a case management software called TrialWorks. Fewtureweb checked with TrialWorks support to see if the software could organize scanned documents. Luckily, the software already had such capabilities. The firm was also using a Xerox 4015 copier, and Fewtureweb confirmed with Xerox that this particular model could be used for high-speed scanning with the purchase of a scanning module.

Once all the missing pieces were in place, it was simply a matter of connecting the dots. The scanning module was ordered and configured. The copier could now scan the paper files, convert them into PDF documents and automatically save them to the server. These documents were then imported into the case management software and linked to the appropriate case files. The law firm even hired an intern to expedite the project.

As a result of the digitization project, staff members are now able to instantly access all case files quickly and efficiently from the comfort of their desk without having to rummage through paper files. These new efficiencies were implemented with a cost effective budget in less than 3 weeks. By working with Fewtureweb, Rozario & Associates was able to utilize their existing technology to solve an immediate problem, adopt a more environmentally-friendly workplace, and increase productivity.

Feeling down on humanity? Check out the video below for a quick pickup. It shows a guy dancing all over the world with people from all over the world. Really brings out the unity theme. I am especially proud because the singer in the background song is from Bangladesh.

For all you web design fans who have been waiting for a rap song celebrating great web design - wait no longer. Here is a rap song that keeps web design real - fur shore!

BTTB - Bangladesh’s national internet service provider is considering lowering internet access rates a second time this year, reports the Daily Star New today. The rates were reduced once already this year and this second reduction is an attempt to make prices comparable to Indian rates. This will be a great boon to Bangladeshi IT entrepreneurs as high internet access rates is one of the major barriers to entering the software services industry. The chart below provides more info about the proposed rate reductions. The Finance ministry is currently reviewing the rate reduction and will likely approve these changes.

Picking a domain name can be a frustrating process - brainstorming the right name, searching for availability, going thru moments of frustration that something so simple can become so consuming, etc. The following five tools will make this whole process much more easier - from brainstorming to searching availability.

PickyDomains.com — PickyDomains employs actual people who suggest names for your domain. The process begins by registering with the service, providing a description of your site, keywords and your preferences. Once your account is setup, they start suggesting names and you either flag them as “Like” or “Dislike”. As soon as you find a name you want, you “pick” the name and register it. The service costs $50.00 per domain name and you are charged only if you register a domain. My experience has been spotty. They certainly can come up with great names, but there is no consistency in the quality of names. But since you are not charged if you don’t register the name, it does not hurt to try. The good thing about using this service is that it makes you think hard about what your site should be about.

Thesaurus.com: This is probably one of the more useful ways to pick a name. I usually start by jotting down a few key words, and start entering them into the thesaurus. The thesaurus kind of helps you to think about your name from different angles because of the various synonyms it suggests. Unlike Microsoft Word, thesaurus.com suggest synonyms that are similar in meaning but are divergent enough to make you think - its a great brainstorming tool.

Web 2.0 Name Generator: This is a fun and easy website to use, especially if you just want a cool sounding name for your soon to be media empire. Simply go to the site and click on “Generate Name” and the site generates cool names.

Nameboy Name Generator: This site allows you to enter two keywords and then generates names using your input. Nameboy’s naming engine is not very sophisticated, but it is useful nonetheless.

Ajaxwhois.com: This site allows you to search for domain name availabilty. It is fast and very easy to use.