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OVERVIEW
As the global leader in data extraction, we specialize in
helping our customers access more of the critical, revenue-driving
information that has a direct impact
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A2iA Corp. 24 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10018 USA +1 (917) 237 0390
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Contents
A2iA, Worldwide Leader in Intelligent Character Recognition,
Data Extraction and Intelligent Document Classification
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Awards & Recognitions
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A2iAs Product
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A2iA DocumentReader, Intelligent Document Classification and
Data Extraction Software
A2iA FieldReader, Capturing Handwritten or Machine-Printed Data
within Structured Documents and Forms
A2iA CheckReader, Processing of Checks and Related Payment
Documents
A2iA Mobility, A New Way for Mobile Capture
An International Presence through a Worldwide Network of
Partners .....................................page 13
A2iAs International Management Team
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Fact Sheet
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Worldwide Leading Developer
A2iA, Worldwide Leader in Intelligent Character Recognition,
Data Extraction and Intelligent Document Classification
A2iA, Artificial Intelligence and Image Analysis, is the
worldwide leading developer of handwritten and machine printed text
recognition, information extraction and intelligent classification
of paper documents. We are the experts on complex and unstructured
data capture, and allow all types of information to become
searchable and reportable. By speeding productivity and enhancing
automation with reduced overhead, A2iA delivers a visible ROI.
Our Paris, France office houses our research lab -- one of the
worlds largest research centers focusing on ways to extract
information from everyday paper documents. With a continued
investment in R&D, as much as 25% of the companys annual
revenue, A2iA is regularly developing new features and
enhancements, and now offers four core recognition engines: A2iA
DocumentReader, A2iA FieldReader, A2iA CheckReader, A2iA Mobility
and A2iA AddressReader.
A2iAs added value: We provide structure to unstructured data. In
contrast with traditional OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and
ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) technologies that can only
process printed characters or block manuscript, the IWR
(Intelligent Word Recognition) technology developed by A2iA reads
freeform cursive handwriting by recognizing entire words and
strings of words. Regardless of the type of document (structured,
semi-structured, unstructured) or writing type (machine printed,
cursive handwriting), the A2iA toolkits are able to read any type
of writing, locate the information and releases it in digital
format.
A2iAs reach: The extension of its field of application Most will
agree that there has been a continual explosion in the volume of
information needing to be processed. But the majority of this
information is stored in unstructured documents. By extracting more
information from any digitized document regardless of its type,
A2iAs technology offers companies the ability to gain access to the
handwritten unstructured data previously out-of-reach. A2iAs
technology turns paper documents into meaningful information that
can be integrated into companies information systems.
Founded on the Basis of Research, A2iA brings together more than
40
years of research and development by the late Professor
Jean-Claude
Simon, a pioneer in handwriting recognition. Professor Simon
wanted to
transform the results of his team's research into business
applications and
today, the award-winning A2iA toolkits are used by thousands
worldwide,
and are available in 24-country versions and 7-languages.
A2iA continues to invest in its history of research and
development
by allocating 25% of its revenue towards technological research
in the area
of Automatic Document Processing. A2iA also operates the world's
largest
research center dedicated to handwriting recognition.
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Awards & Recognitions
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The A2iA Product Suite
A2iA DocumentReader
Complex Data Extraction and Advanced Document Classification
The Only Software Able to Process All-Types of Paper Documents
and Workflows A2iA DocumentReader is a data extraction and document
classification toolkit. It is the only software able to process
all-types of paper documents and incoming mail, regardless of their
structure or contents. Its power is driven by IWR Intelligent Word
Recognition and with the ability to extract whole words or keywords
despite the way in which they are written machine print, handprint,
and even cursive, this toolkit provides the value-add necessary to
make your solution stand out.
Sample keyword spotting / data extraction for printed and
cursive handwriting:
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A2iA DocumentReaderTM
A2iA DocumentReader
Intelligent Document Classification: A Holistic Approach Based
on Layout AND Content
A2iA goes further than traditional recognition engines that are
unable to recognize cursive handwriting and other classification
engines that use only layout to route a document -- A2iA
DocumentReader automates the entire workflow. Fast and accurate
indexing or classification is critical for business processes. Able
to index documents by layout and content, similarly to the way a
human would, A2iAs advanced technology automatically routes
individual documents, or entire batches of records as one, with
little to no manual intervention. A2iA DocumentReader can also
realize that a group of documents together can have a different
meaning than a single document on its own.
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A2iA DocumentReaderTM
A2iA DocumentReader
Complex Data Extraction: Columnar Data
A2iA DocumentReader can locate and extract rubber-banded
information and allow an operator to perform a quick and
interactive recognition on complex documents with minimal effort.
By locating and extracting data from a list based on defined
column-headers, as well as by performing Automated Assisted Keying,
AAK, on the selected column or columns from documents, manual
processes and data entry time and costs are reduced. Data can be in
printed or handwritten format, and can be found in applications
such as Explanation of Benefits (EOB) processing, Lockbox Banking
and Invoice Processing, to name a few.
A2iA DocumentKeyer, the tool within A2iA DocumentReader, allows
for Automated Assisted Keying. Users simply click and highlight the
information in the column they want captured and the tool reads and
extracts the data. Simple calculations also allow for the data to
be summed, for example, ensuring the invoice or document balances
and reconciles correctly.
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A2iA FieldReaderTM
A2iA FieldReader
Capturing Handwritten and Machine-Printed Data from Structured
Documents and Forms
Innovative Software for Automatic Document Recognition (ADR)
Although a wide range of software engines are available on the
market for structured documents (forms, administrative documents,
order forms etc.), their capabilities are often restricted to the
simple recognition of constrained, typed or block fields although
many forms contain freeform handwritten text. By combining OCR, ICR
and IWR (Intelligent Word Recognition) technologies, all
proprietary to A2iA, A2iA FieldReader reads all writing formats
from the simplest (machine printed or block characters) to the most
complex (freeform cursive handwriting). It automatically recognizes
all fields, whether constrained or unconstrained: comb, box fields,
alphabetic, digital, cursive fields, OMR, dates, numbers, etc. A2iA
FieldReader is well adapted to processing forms, administrative
documents, order forms, questionnaires and supplier invoices and is
applicable to all business sectors (administrations, banks,
insurance, health, transportation, distribution, office services,
etc.). Character Recognition: From the Simplest to the Most Complex
A2iA FieldReader can be seamlessly integrated into an ADR
application and considerably extends their capabilities by reading
all types of writing, including handwritten data. OCR/ICR:
Recognition of Machine-Printed Information and Block Characters To
read constrained fields, A2iA FieldReader depends on a combination
of four different proprietary OCR/ICR engines, which provide a
confidence score for each of the words read. The capability to link
to a user-defined dictionary further improves recognition
performance. A2iAs experience in the reading of cursive handwriting
is an additional advantage in the segmentation of capital letters
and character recognition. IWR: Intelligent Word Recognition Rather
than recognizing individual characters like OCR and ICR, A2iA is
the worldwide leading developer of Intelligent Word Recognition
(IWR). Just as a human would, A2iAs IWR recognizes whole words
instead of letters, allowing for a more accurate result from both
machine printed and cursive handwriting.
A2iAFieldReader Features
Address Recognition A2iA FieldReader locates and recognizes
address fields in structured documents. The software interfaces
with the main postal directories on the market (USPS, Mediapost) in
order to optimize the results for recognition of the postal codes,
towns, street names and street number fields. Automatic Document
Recognition (ADR) A2iA FieldReader identifies and indexes all types
of structured documents in the same processing flow. A2iA
FieldReader has its own recognition rules, which enable it to
classify and then process each document associated with the fields
to be recognized (date, address block, check box, etc.) whether
they are machine printed, block or cursive handwritten fields.
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Customer Case Studies
Customers Case Studies: Solving Some of the Toughest Challenges
in Content Management
French Military of Defense - Within the Ministry of the Defense,
the Direction of the National Service (DSN) maintains and
administers 29-million files, which must be retained by the head
office of military records (BCAAM) through the end of 2012. To
respond to increasing requests, the DSN modernized its current
Electronic Document Management (EDM) System. Designed by EURIWARE
and incorporating A2iAs recognition technology, it is capable of
automatically handling the thousands of letters received daily,
requesting copies of records. This system also helped to accelerate
the digitization of documents maintained by the BCAAM.
Department of Public Housing, City of Tours, France The city of
Tours, France, utilizes A2iA DocumentReader to process information
from their public housing files. Integrated by ACS, the application
is licensed for more than 120,000 files per year, creating faster
processing times and a solution to their backlog of paper
documents.
Coutot-Roehrig A2iA DocumentReader automatically indexed and
extracted first and last name of individuals, as well as their
family relationship, from over 350,000 tables from Frances census
and civic records dating from pre-1908. It was the only software
able to overcome the complexity of the project, which included
handwritten documents, old-fashioned writing styles, mixed formats
and poor quality. By alleviating manual processes, A2iA saved
Coutot-Roehrig money, sped processing times, and ensured the
accuracy of the data being recognized. If these manual processes
were not able to be automated, the project was estimated to have
required several dozen years of work and was extremely
error-prone.
Yale University Peabody Museum of Natural History Specimens in
the Yale University Herbarium Collection date back as far as 160
years, making it an important national historical collection. Yale
required a solution that would make 350,000 specimen labels
searchable by scientists and educators at a global level, without
incurring vast amounts of manual labor to key the historical data.
By combining A2iAs advanced classification and recognition
technologies to mimic a human speed-reader, A2iA DocumentReader
quickly sorts unstructured documents and searches handwritten
content, making it possible to mine data previously unavailable in
electronic form for scientists, researchers and educators
worldwide.
World-Leading Telecom Operator -- This telecom provider is a
customer of a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, who provides
scanning and industrial document management solutions. The telecom
providers incoming mail amounts to nearly 15,000 letters a day, or
11-million pages per year, of which over 60 percent is handwritten.
Prior to implementing A2iA DocumentReader, incoming mail was
processed manually. The new workflow automatically classifies 80
percent of the incoming mail and reduces manual data-entry by 80
percent. A2iA DocumentReader automatically extracts the cursive
handwritten data (telephone numbers, first and last names, account
numbers, etc.) and classifies the letters according to their
business area (internet, mobile phone, etc.) and subject (change of
address, complaint, etc.).
Large International Service Provider A large service provider
with offices in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom,
specializing in document management and incoming mail processing,
utilizes A2iA DocumentReader to classify each piece of incoming
mail and identify the customer and the appropriate transaction
type. Utilizing A2iA DocumentReader to process more than
100-million pages annually, transactions are automatically
distributed to 75-different business areas after the mail is opened
and digitized. A2iA has successfully improved the distribution of
mail and increased the workflow within this international service
bureau.
Socit Gnrale The corporate branch of Socit Gnrale, one of the
largest commercial banks in Europe, included A2iA DocumentReader in
its proprietary application, SIROCCO. This application digitizes
and automates the processing of market-trade confirmations of the
banks daily buy and sell transactions. A2iA DocumentReader locates
and extracts the customers identifying information indicated on the
confirmations, received in the form of faxes or telexes, totaling
more than 1.2 million pages per year.
Arvato Services, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann This business
process outsourcing firm licensed A2iA DocumentReader to
automatically process incoming correspondences received by SFR, the
French mobile telephone provider. A2iA DocumentReader automates the
document sorting contained in these mail items and extracts the
customers mobile telephone number to reduce the lapse in response
time.
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A2iA CheckreaderTM
A2iA CheckReader
Processing of Checks and Related Payment Documents
A2iA CheckReader is a set of advanced image analysis and
intelligent recognition engines that enables software applications
to capture handwritten and machine printed information from all
areas of checks, and capture handwritten or machine-printed amounts
from money orders, deposit slips, remittance coupons and other
related documents. Using its own proprietary, advanced neural
network and artificial intelligence, A2iA CheckReader locates,
cleans, de-slants and segments writing into words, numerals and
characters. A2iA has developed several individual recognition
engines (OCR, OMR, ICR and IWR - Intelligent Word Recognition) that
are precision-engineered to work together to provide extremely high
read-rates and unparalleled accuracy, while still leaving computer
resources available for other applications and operations such as
teller software and ATM functions. A2iA CheckReader not only
provides recognition on all fields on a check, but also provides
information about check image quality, usability and negotiability
in one simple call, providing a comprehensive and efficient use of
computer resources.
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A2iA CheckreaderTM
A2iA CheckReader Applications
A2iA CheckReader is a proven solution for banking applications,
including:
ATM (Automated Teller Machine Check Deposits) A2iA CheckReader
can be integrated into applications that allow checks to be
deposited directly into terminals, into recognition engine of
cash-for-check-exchange terminals and check deposit terminals.
Centralized and Decentralized Check Processing A2iA CheckReader
automatically reads the courtesy and legal amounts on all bank
payment forms: checks, deposit slips, bank details etc. and
converts them into digital data. The software can also be used in
centralized and decentralized locations (both in front-office and
back-office operations). Remittance Processing
A2iA CheckReader recognizes courtesy and legal amounts on checks
provided with a deposit slip. The software uses the information
provided on the documents to validate the courtesy and legal
amounts of the check. Corporate / Merchant Banking (Check
processing for large remitters) A2iA CheckReader enables large
remitters to digitize and recognize their checks within the
company. The digital data and images obtained are then sent to the
bank, allowing remittance processing and check-clearing processes
to be completed faster.
Consistency Control and Fraud Detection A2iA CheckReader checks
that the required fields have been completed: courtesy and legal
amounts, date, payee name, and signature. It also verifies that the
courtesy and legal amounts match and are the same amount. Money
Laundering Detection A2iAs technology makes it possible to automate
fraud detection and comply with essential conditions to fight money
laundering. For example, A2iA CheckReader checks that the required
fields are completed, that the courtesy and legal amounts
correspond, and if the payee has a poor credit record by checking
it against various blacklists. Check Mining (Customer Relationship
Management) Because it recognizes all the information fields on a
check, including the address block, A2iA CheckReader is used by
organizations to enrich their databases for applications such as
data mining and CRM applications.
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A2iA MobilityTM
A2iA Mobility
A New Way for Mobile Capture
No Server Required. Everything Performed Locally.
A2iA Mobility delivers the latest capabilities to the mobile
document and check-processing markets and allows for new,
innovative mobile recognition solutions. With a Global footprint,
all image quality analysis / image usability analysis and data
extraction is performed directly on the phone or tablet. No server
connection is required for recognition, uncovering new
opportunities for users looking to capture information in remote
locations. Patent-pending, A2iA Mobility allows for a more seamless
and simpler user experience. Available for Android and iOS, A2iA
takes your mobile document processing and mobile remote deposit
capture (RDC) applications steps further.
Why A2iA Mobility?
A proven name around the world with more than 22 years of
experience in the Global payment systems market, including North
America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Technology backed by an award-winning R&D team.
Quicker, more seamless user experience no manual data-entry,
with immediate data recognition results.
Image analysis, clean-up and recognition performed on the device
- no server connection required.
Locate, extract and recognize key data points from checks, IDs,
or other types of documents.
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An International Presence through a Worldwide Network of
Partners
The A2iA toolkits are available to service bureaus and other
software developers for integration into various applications
worldwide. With a reseller channel of over 220 distributor partners
throughout the world, A2iA has more than 15,000 customers in 24
countries.
Localized Adaptations
A2iAs recognition technology is trained to know the difference
between the varying handwriting styles found throught the world.
For
example, A2iA can distinguish between an American 6 and a
seemingly similar looking French 4.
Additionally, A2iA CheckReader is adapted to the local
check-styles found throughout the world, such as:
British 7s
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An International Management Team
Jean-Louis Fages, CEO of A2iA S.A. and Chairman of the Board
& CEO of A2iA Corp. Co-founder of A2iA S.A. Jean-Louis Fages
initiated A2iA's American subsidiary in 1999 and is actively
involved in the company's international expansion. He received a
diploma in engineering from the ESICI in Bordeaux and worked for 10
years as a business engineer at Unisys, in the banking finance
sector. While at Unisys, he launched some of the very first ICR
projects.
Olivier Baret, General Manager for A2iA S.A. and Senior Vice
President R & D for A2iA Corp. Olivier Baret received a degree
in engineering from the Ecole Polytechnique and a Ph.D. from the
University Paris 6 in Paris. In 1991 he co-founded A2iA S.A. where
he currently oversees product design, research, development,
maintenance of A2iA product lines and a R&D team of 23
individuals.
Nikolai Gorski, R&D Manager After graduating from the
Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1976, Nikolai Gorski received a
Ph.D. in Engineering Cybernetics in 1981 from the Leningrad
Electrotechnical Institute. In 1989, he was awarded a Doctor of
Science degree from the Russian Academy of Sciences. He joined A2iA
in 1992.
Valeri Anissimov, R&D Manager After graduating from the
Leningrad State University in 1984, Valeri Anissimov received a
Ph.D. from the Institute for Informatics and Automation at the
Russian Academy of Sciences in 1993. From 1987 to 1993, he worked
for this Institute in the field of Pattern Recognition, and joined
A2iA in 1993.
Stphane Matringe, EMEA & Asia Pacific Product Director and
Support & Maintenance Director Stphane Matringe heads the
Support & Maintenance team and is in charge of the development
and integration of A2iA software. He received a French Master's in
Project Management from HEC and SUPAERO (National Aerospace
Engineering School) in Paris, and joined A2iA in 1997.
Yuriy Okrugin, Americas, Pre-Sales, Support and Maintenance
Director Yuriy Okrugin heads the Pre-Sales, Support and Maintenance
Department for North and Latin Americas. Prior to joining A2iA in
2000, Yuriy held senior software engineering and technical director
roles in Saint Petersburg, Russia, as well as a scientific/research
position at The Institute for Informatics and Automation at the
Russian Academy of Sciences. Yuriy holds a Masters Degree in
Mathematics from Leningrad (Saint Petersburg) State University.
Venceslas Cartier, Marketing & Business Development
Director, EMEA & India Venceslas Cartier defines business
development, manages partner relations network and monitors
operations within EMEA and India. Venceslas graduated in 1999 from
the Graduate School of Business in Bordeaux where he specialized in
Marketing and Communications. He joined A2iA in January 2000 to set
up and manage the Marketing Department.
Wendi Klein, Marketing & Business Development Director,
North America Wendi Klein heads the North American Marketing &
Communications Department for A2iA Corp, and leads efforts in North
America around A2iA Mobility. She earned a Bachelors degree in
Interactive Communication with a concentration in Marketing from
The Ohio State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Marketing
Management from New York University. Wendi joined A2iA in 2007
after serving in various marketing roles within the document
imaging and financial services industries, and currently holds
CDIA+ and ECMp industry certifications.
Ati Azemoun, Sales Director, North America Ati Azemoun is
responsible for sales activity within the United States and Canada
and leads the North American Sales Team. Prior to joining A2iA in
2008, Ati worked in the United Kingdom with mailflow, print-to-post
solutions and the telecommunications industries. After moving to
the US, he focused on business development and account management
within the document services industry. Ati graduated from the
University of Brighton, Sussex with a BSc. (Hons) in Biological
Sciences.
Jeremy Benattar, Sales Director, EMEA & India Jeremy
Benattar is responsible for Sales within EMEA and India, and joined
A2iA in 2012 with experience in Sales and Business Development
roles, including his most recent position at TCS (Tata Consultancy
Services). With expertise in outsourcing, application development
and infrastructure / security consulting, Jeremy holds an MBA-DESS
in Enterprise Management from Universit Panthon Assas (Paris
II).
Stphanie De Luca, Corporate Administrative Director Stphanie is
responsible for both A2iA SA and A2iA Corp administrative
departments. She manages outsourced departments including
accounting and legal services, and coordinates relations between
A2iA's executive management and A2iA's shareholders. She received a
master's degree in Modern Literature and graduated from a BTS of
Personal Assistant. Stphanie joined A2iA in 1999.
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Press Fact Sheet
Headquarters EMEA / Asia Pacific A2iA S.A. 39 rue de la
Bienfaisance 75008 Paris France Tel: +33 (0)1 44 42 00 80 Fax: +33
(0)1 44 42 00 81 WebSite www.a2ia.com Media Contact: Venceslas
Cartier
General Information
Company Name: A2iA Corporation Parent Company: A2iA S.A.
Year Founded: 1999 Year Founded: 1991
Headquarters: New York Headquarters: Paris
Target Markets: Banking / Finance, Healthcare, Insurance,
Government Federal / Military / Defense, and State / Local,
Business Process
Outsourcing Firms / Service Bureaus, Archives, Other
Paper-Intensive Industries
Company Overview
A2iA, Artificial Intelligence and Image Analysis, is the
worldwide leading developer of handwritten and machine printed text
recognition, information
extraction and intelligent document classification toolkits. By
enhancing solutions from systems integrators and independent
software vendors, A2iA
allows complex and cursive data from all types of forms,
documents and checks, including unstructured handwritten letters,
to become part of a
structured database, making it searchable and reportable, with
the same level of flexibility as printed or digital data. The
companys proprietary OCR,
ICR and IWR toolkits do not contain any third-party technology
and are available in 23-country versions and 6-languages. Proven to
reduce costs and
nearly eliminate data-entry and manual document processing,
A2iAs technology has been improving business process automation and
providing a
visible ROI for nearly 20 years as it enhances forms-processing,
transaction-processing, content management, document management,
and
knowledge management systems worldwide.
A2iA Products
A2iA DocumentReader locates and extracts data from unstructured,
semi-structured and structured documents (including cursive
handwriting and columnar data), enables keyword searching on this
information, and performs advanced, transaction-level
classification.
A2iA FieldReader locates and captures data from semi-structured
documents and forms, reducing data entry for paper-intensive
businesses.
A2iA CheckReader recognizes all fields on checks and payment
documents, whether written in machine print or cursive handwriting.
A2iA Mobility performs all image cleanup and data extraction
directly on the local device, without a server. A2iA AddressReader
locates and reads handwritten addresses from mail pieces for
automatic sorting.
The A2iA Advantage
A technology company with deep roots in research and development
- A2iA operates the world's largest research center dedicated to
automatic document processing and unstructured content.
The only company that develops, maintains and continues to
improve its core, proprietary engines, without any third-party
components. Available in 24-country versions and 7-languages, with
Arabic in development.
Provides structure to unstructured content by allowing it to
become part of a structured database -- making it searchable and
reportable, with the same level of flexibility as printed or
digital data.
Credited with several industry firsts, including full check and
unstructured document recognition, and advanced, transaction-level
classification.
Accuracy and reliability in product performance, designed to
improve overall business operations. Trusted by thousands of
end-users around the globe to process hundreds-of-millions of
documents daily.
Headquarters - Americas A2iA Corp. 24 West 40
th Street, 3
rd Floor
New York, New York 10018 USA Tel: +1 (917) 237 0390 Fax: +1
(917) 237 0391 WebSite www.a2ia.com Media Contact: Wendi Klein
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Press Fact Sheet
Key Dates 1991: A2iA S.A. founded by Professor Jean-Claude Simon
1995: Release of A2iA CheckReader for payment systems - First
reference for automatic amount recognition with
Cofinoga (France). 1999: Inception of A2iA Corp, the American
subsidiary of A2iA S.A. 2000: Bank of Scotland (UK) becomes the
first European reference for A2iA CheckReader and Grainger becomes
the first in the USA. 2001: Release of A2iA FieldReader for
automatic forms processing. 2002: First reference in Asia for A2iA
CheckReader with HSBC Hong Kong and Thai Farmers Bank First
reference in France for A2iA FieldReader with the French Ministry
of Defense. 2003: First European reference in the mail processing
industry with UK Royal Mail. 2004: Release of A2iA AddressReader a
mail-sorting technology for recognizing handwritten address blocks
on
envelopes and flat mail pieces - First reference in France for
the sorting of internal and incoming mail with BNP- Paribas.
2005: Release of A2iA DocumentReader for automatic sorting and
recognition of incoming mail (mailroom) and handwritten records
2006: Acquisition of the company by President and CEO Jean-Louis
Fages, Chief Technology Officer Olivier Baret and
A2iAs management team, together with French venture capital
firms Dveloppement & Partenariat and XAnge Capital 2008: A2iA
completes their secondary Leveraged Management Buy-Out (LMBO).
Jean-Louis Fages, President and
CEO, Olivier Baret, Chief Technology Officer, and A2iA's 7
shareholders now hold the majority of the company's capital. 2009:
Large bank references for A2iA CheckReader in Brazil. Worldwide
Agreements with large worldwide integrators for A2iA
DocumentReader. 2010: Arabic recognition development and awards
on these efforts have been won. A2iA DocumentKeyer functionality
also further
developed, allowing for Automated Assisted Keying on complex
columnar data, such as EOBs, invoices and lockbox documents.
2011: A2iA CheckReader reported to outperform others in accuracy
by a third-party paper on the auto-processing of handwritten
checks. A2iA DocumentReader recognized for its capabilities within
the historic document conversion market and awarded again for
Arabic handwriting extraction developments. 2012: Within North
America, A2iA signed key references within the Healthcare sector,
at a BPO to process incoming clinical
documentation, as well as with two clinical laboratories, one of
which is the largest in the world, to process incoming laboratory
requisition forms. A2iA also signed with Kofax and ReadSoft for
Customer Correspondence for the Banking Sector in the UK, with
Santander UK and Nationwide. Additionally, A2iA signed a Frame
Agreement with Tessi, one of the largest BPO in France.
2013: Release of A2iA Mobility for Android and iOS devices.