[February 29, 2012]

Scantron Announces Cognition® onDemand; Web-Based Solution Provides Real-Time Data Captured from Handwritten Forms

Scantron, a leading global provider of data collection solutions, today announced the release of Cognition^® onDemand, a web-based solution developed to improve the quality and timeliness of gathering and assessing data from handwritten forms.

Cognition^® onDemand uses image scanners and software to read and translate handwriting from paper forms into usable data on a real-time basis. This automation reduces the time and resources required to capture, gather and analyze the information. Also minimized are the costs related to manually collecting and entering information, especially from multiple field and office locations.

"Scantron's data capture and analysis experts have been working hand-in-hand with business leaders to help gather data more quickly and efficiently," said Scantron Commercial Business Group President John Lawler. "Cognition onDemand is one outcome of those efforts. It's an important solution in addressing the issues organizations face when collecting hard-to-capture data, without the typical associated osts and cumbersome processes that can cause delays and increase risk."

Because Cognition onDemand is offered as Software as a Service (SaaS (News - Alert)), it requires no software installation, IT involvement or capital investment. Data from observation forms is submitted and reviewed anytime, anywhere. Any industry currently using paper forms can profit from using Cognition onDemand, including commercial, healthcare, government, and education.

"The key to effective use of the mountains of data businesses generate every day starts with an efficient and effective way to gather and analyze forms," said Scantron's Vice President of Product Management Todd Radtke. "Cognition onDemand is an easy-to-implement and easy-to-use tool that is powerful and intuitive. It delivers actionable data in a secure environment for any organization."

More information can be obtained by emailing safetycapture@scantron.com or calling 1.800.Scantron.

About Scantron

Scantron's Commercial Business Group (www.scantron.com) is a leading and trusted source of data capture, decision support and technology support services for commercial and government entities. Its expertise is in delivering difficult-to-capture data and technology support services that are critical to risk mitigation and organizational growth. Scantron serves more than 9,000 customers through in-house and outsourced service models. It uses leading multi-modal data collection, survey design expertise, assessment, analysis, and professional consulting to provide powerful and proven solutions that are delivered with comprehensive value-added services and support. Scantron Corporation is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., which also owns Harland Clarke Corp. and Harland Financial Solutions Inc.

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