With the launch of Card Scanner app, Zoho users can now eliminate the process of manually entering data into their CRM module. The Card Scanner extracts names, company information, phone numbers, email addresses, Twitter handles and other card information — regardless of business card size, font and format.
Users who don’t use Zoho CRM can store card information in the Card Scanner’s native contact manager.
To avoid errors (poor lighting conditions, multiple photo angles, complex logos etc.) that could impact the quality of data extraction, the application highlights unclear images in red. This allows users to easily identify and rectify information before saving.
Key features of the app
· Saves time and resources
Bid goodbye to your business card holder and bulky card scanning devices. Instead, digitalize and save the business card in your iPhone. The app intelligently recognizes the contact information and fills in the data in the appropriate fields.
· Eliminates Importing from Spreadsheet
Put an end to managing contact information in spreadsheets or importing data to your CRM system. The integration with Zoho CRM enables people to save the information directly as a lead or contact in Zoho CRM.
· Automatically locates address on the map
The contact’s address is automatically located on Google Maps.
· Scans business cards in 5 languages
The app instantly recognizes and reads business cards in English (US & UK), French, Spanish or German. It is also easy to switch between the languages.
· Increased Social Connections
If the business card includes a Twitter handle, it automatically downloads the photo from the Twitter profile and syncs it with Zoho CRM.
Commenting on the occasion, Raju Vegesna, Chief Evangelist, Zoho said, “Entering data manually into any CRM application is a daunting task. Automating this process and making it simple for our users is the primary idea behind the launch of our new mobile app for Zoho CRM – Card Scanner. The App lets users save business cards on their iPhone while at meetings, events, conferences and trade shows – thus saving time and digitizing the process.”
Pricing and Availability
The app is currently available for the iPhone at $4.99.
About Zoho
Zoho is a division of Zoho Corporation a privately-held and profitable company, with offices in California, Austin, New Jersey, Chennai, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing. Over seven million users across the world rely on Zoho for their Business, Productivity & Collaboration needs. Zoho offers a comprehensive suite of award-winning on-line business, productivity & collaboration products on the cloud. Customers use Zoho products to run their business processes, manage their information and be more productive while at the office or on the go. Zoho has online products — from CRM to Mail, Office Suite, Project Management, Invoicing, Web conferencing and more.
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