About Us

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: 

  • AirServices Australia
  • AussieFast
  • Australian Government Solicitor
  • Australian National Couriers
  • Australian Submarine Corporation    
  • BAE Systems Australia Ltd
  • Baulderstone Hornibrook
  • Bianco
  • Courts Administration Authority
  • Department of Premier & Cabinet    
  • Department of Treasury & Finance
  • Department of Defense
  • Department for Administrative & Information Services
  • Defense Science & Technology Organisation
  • Department of Public Prosecutions
  • Hills Industries
  • Office of the Liquor & Gaming Commission
  • NTFS
  • Royal Australian Air Force
  • SA Police Department - Major Crime Squad
  • State Coroners Office
  • And many, many others

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.

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:

  • South African Government’s Medscheme Health Fund Project – involving 1 million claims per month across 5 branches and 3 provinces.
  • Uganda National Elections – scanning the printed ballot sheet of each candidate.
  • Nashua Mobile Phone Contract – involving document management for the client’s mobile phone network contracts throughout South Africa.

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