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Experience
Scan Conversion Services (SCS) has operated a scanning bureaus for over a decade. During that time we have successfully delivered highly effective document management solutions to a diverse range of private and public sector clients including:
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Scan Conversion Services currently have three offices, Adelaide, Brisbane (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand).
We are a Commonwealth Government Endorsed Supplier Number 2401.
SCS Mission
Additionally, all the work we do continues to be driven and underscored by our own corporate philosophy and business mission:
“Scan Conversion Services assists its customers to operate more efficiently and profitably by improving their document management. We offer tailor-made solutions to suit the needs of each client.
“We will achieve our quality objectives through our highly skilled and dedicated staff, by staying at the forefront of technology and by developing exacting standards to meet client needs.
“The management of Scan Conversion Services are committed to the implementation of this policy through all our people.”
Key Personnel
Richard Bates – Managing Director
Richard Bates has 20 years experience in the computer industry,
including seven years as Director of Omnitech Graphic Systems Pty Ltd.
During that time he received extensive training in computer software
and hardware with Mutoh Industries in Japan, Microvitec in England and,
in the USA, with both Contex and Autodesk Inc.
After leaving Omnitech Richard joined Océ Australia as National Digital Manager. In this role he was responsible for training technical and sales staff in the operation and configuration of digital equipment. He also presented a series of seminars on scanning and document management for CAD User Magazine.
Currently, Mr Bates is Managing Director of Scan Conversion Services Pty Ltd and CEO of the specialist document management software company Practical Programs Pty Ltd.
Duncan Lord
–Queensland Director
Duncan Lord is the co-founder of SCS Queensland, previously known as
The Data Image Group. Duncan’s knowledge and skill has been
developed over 15 years in the specialised scanning industry. In 1993
he was the founder of a computer imaging company by the name of
DragonScan. This company provided a wide range of scanning and Computer
Aided Design (CAD) services for Government and private sectors.
Over four years of rapidly changing technology and constantly adapting
services, Duncan acquired an in-depth knowledge of the needs of
company’s from different professional fields and how to apply
this knowledge to their individual requirements.
Duncan then was employed by Ausdoc Ondemand, a subsidiary of Ausdoc Information Management, to create a digital scanning department and introduce latest technology and techniques to grow the business in this field. This included extensive training in San Jose, California (Silicon Valley USA) on software and high volume scanning methodology.
Mr Lord’s expertise in project management and tailored business solutions is utilised in his current role as Director of Operations for the Queensland area.
Gavin Chambers – Technical Support Manager
Joining Scan Conversion Services in 2003, Gavin Chambers had previously
worked as Technical Support Manager for MGX, South Africa’s
largest scanning bureau. With this 200 staff strong organization
Gavin’s major responsibilities spanned:
- The day to day operation of the MGX service bureau which included the scanning, indexing and processing of ‘cold’ client data and the ensuing delivery of microfilm that had been produced to individual format and media specifications.
- Maximising operational effectiveness and efficiency through the implementation, maintenance and support of all relevant hardware equipment and software solutions.
In such roles, Gavin’s expertise was pivotal in major projects such as the:
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