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Extrieve Introduces New Leadership team

New leadership

As we continue to advance in our journey of innovation and leadership in Enterprise software solutions & digital transformation technologies, Extrieve is proud to announce significant enhancements to our executive leadership and board of directors. This strategic evolution marks a new chapter in our rich history since our inception in 1996.

Honoring Our Roots : Extrieve, was founded by a group of visionary professionals, including the pioneering Mr. Kimman Balakrishnan, a first-generation entrepreneur and an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad. Under his leadership, Extrieve has consistently developed world-class technology solutions that tackle complex customer challenges. Mr. Balakrishnan’s relentless pursuit of innovation has been fundamental to our success.

Leadership Transition : We express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Kimman Balakrishnan as he steps down from his role as CEO. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing Extrieve as a vanguard in the technology sector.

We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Simon Sunny as our new CEO . With his extensive experience and a proven track record in technological innovation, Mr. Sunny is poised to lead Extrieve into a promising and transformative future.

Board Enhancements : We are also pleased to announce the expansion of directors board with the appointment of Mr. Devashish Dalal & Mr. Aditya Ahluwalia.Their diverse expertise will be crucial in reinforcing our strategic vision and navigating the dynamic technological landscape.

A New Era of Leadership : As we embark on this exciting phase of growth and innovation, we invite our clients, partners, and employees to join us in celebrating this new era of leadership at Extrieve Technology. Under the visionary guidance of our new CEO, Mr. Simon Sunny, and with the enriched expertise of our expanded board, Extrieve is set to intensify its focus on cutting-edge technologies.

Join us as we navigate this transformative landscape and continue our legacy of delivering state-of-the-art solutions that empower businesses worldwide.

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Introducing Extrieve’s DocumentAi SDK: Revolutionizing Document Processing

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 27th : Extrieve, a leading provider of document processing solutions, has introduced its latest SDK: the DocumentAi SDK. This cutting-edge tool promises to enhance document processing speed and efficiency to unprecedented levels. What makes this SDK a standout is that it works offline, which offers benefits like:

  1. Availability: Since it is an offline SDK, it can do document processes without any network interruptions. This scenario is crucial for services where a network interruption can cause delays in operations. 
  1. Simplified integrations: Since offline SDKs bundle the necessary resources and functionalities, the integration of these SDK’s become easier and faster compared to building everything from scratch. 
  1. Faster processing: Document processing locally removes the dependency of network latency, which lends a fast and smooth workflow. 
  1. Reduced latency: Real-time document processing is crucial for instances which require immediate results like in the case of KYC document extraction, where extraction of sensitive data is involved. 

Here is an insight into the features offered by DocumentAi: 

1. Document Identification for KYC Documents: During Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, DocumentAi can accurately identify various types of documents, including Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, and Driver’s License. This capability ensures that the right documents are uploaded, streamlining the verification process and boosting efficiency. 

2. Document Extraction for KYC Documents: DocumentAi excels in extracting crucial information from KYC documents, such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, and Driver’s License. This functionality significantly enhances customer onboarding processes, facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements, enables thorough risk assessment, prevents fraud, and improves the overall customer experience. By automating data entry and minimizing human error, DocumentAi helps organizations save valuable time and resources. 

3. Aadhaar Masking: With the evolving regulations surrounding Aadhaar usage, Extrieve’s DocumentAi SDK includes a powerful Aadhaar masking feature. This functionality redacts the first eight digits of the Aadhaar number while preserving the last four digits, aligning with the latest UIDAI regulations. By seamlessly integrating this feature, organizations can ensure compliance with Aadhaar masking requirements for KYC purposes. The API simplifies the masking process, taking an Aadhaar number as input and returning a masked version as output. 

Challenges addressed: 

  1. Manual data entry: Manual data entry can be time-consuming and error prone. By automating the extraction and identification process we can reduce the processing speed and accuracy. 
  1. Manual labor costs: Automating document processing frees up valuable human resources for other tasks, leading to cost savings. 
  1. Fraud prevention: The accuracy in data extraction can help in fraud detection and prevention, which minimizes losses and other fraudulent activities. 
  1. Compliance with data regulations: Gathering and storing KYC details needs to be adhered to regulations like GDPR (General Data protection Regulation) or UIDIA, ensuring the customer information is handled responsibly. 
  1. Scalability: The SDK can handle large sets of documents efficiently, which will help in business growth. 
  1. Improved customer experience: Streamlining the KYC process can enhance customer satisfaction and build trust. 

Benefits: 

  1. Faster and more efficient KYC processes 
  1. Reduce operational costs 
  1. Improved compliance and risk management 
  1. Enhanced customer experience and satisfaction. 
  1. Stronger security and data privacy 

Overall, Extrieve’ s DocumentAi SDK represents a paradigm shift in document processing technology. By leveraging advanced AI capabilities, organizations can streamline KYC verification, automate document extraction, and ensure compliance with UIDIA regulations. With DocumentAi integration, document processing becomes faster, more accurate, and more efficient. Experience the future of document processing with Extrieve’s DocumentAi SDK today. 

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Extrieve Recognized as Industry Leader with Cutting-Edge Workplace Practices Encouraging Flexibility and Employee Autonomy.

New Delhi [India], July 10, 2023: Extrieve, a leading company in imaging, AI, enterprise document management, and workflow, has introduced cutting-edge and flexible workplace practices that are set to become a model for the entire Indian IT industry. With a comprehensive approach that balances the needs of both employees and employers while keeping a focus on customer expectations, Extrieve’s cutting-edge practices emphasize employee autonomy and work-life integration. The company has been applauded for its culture of trust, teamwork, and lifelong learning, allowing its employees to work from anywhere, control their own time, and advance their professional development.

At the core of Extrieve’s new Workplace Practices is a culture of diversity and teamwork, the company actively engages its employees at all levels in the creation of HR practices, ensuring their needs are considered, not just the company’s. This creates a sense of ownership and mutual respect within the organization.

One of the main features of Extrieve’s forward-looking practices is its adaptable approach to remote work. Adapting to the changing work landscape, Extrieve offers employees an option to choose between Work from Home (WFH) and Work from Office (WFO) arrangements. Unlike the traditional practice of requiring a fixed number of office workdays, Extrieve’s (WPP) Workplace Practice allows employees the freedom to work from home for up to 60 days annually. This adaptable approach aims to foster a harmonious work-life integration, leading to increased job happiness and improved productivity.

Managers at Extrieve play a crucial role in facilitating remote work arrangements. For an employee to work from home for any duration, all they need is the consent of their manager. This system ensures that work commitments are fulfilled without compromising employee morale, promoting a supportive work environment.

Beyond the scope of workplace practices, Extrieve demonstrates its unwavering support to its workforce. A recent example of this support was the company’s decision to provide Diwali bonuses to former staff members, reinforcing its gratitude for employees and building lasting relationships. As the IT industry undergoes transformation, Extrieve stands at the forefront of reimagining workplace flexibility and employee autonomy. By leading with cutting-edge practices, the company hopes to motivate other Indian IT firms to adopt progressive approaches that prioritize the well-being and happiness of their employees. Extrieve’s vision is to set a new standard for the industry, fostering a positive work culture that fuels growth and success for all stakeholders.

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Effortless DMS Migration: Introducing the PowerFile DMS Migration Assistant.

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], June 7: PowerFile DMS sets a new benchmark for seamless migration from any major Document Management System (DMS). Its innovative Migration Assistant module simplifies and expedites the transition, ensuring a smooth transfer of documents.

Migration assistant is customizable based on the API interface, and it has capability to query list of records and transfer each document. It will also create reconciliation records which can be used to review the status of the migration.
Beyond the migration capabilities, PowerFile DMS empowers enterprises with a plethora of benefits that optimize document management processes:

  1. Simple and Intuitive: With PowerFile DMS, accessing and retrieving documents becomes a breeze. Its user-friendly interface and search functionalities enable quick and efficient document discovery, saving valuable time and effort.
  2. Accuracy and Completeness: PowerFile DMS ensures document accuracy and completeness. No more worrying about errors or missing information, as the system meticulously manages documents.
  3. Robust Security and Compliance: PowerFile DMS prioritizes document security. With multi-level access controls, audit trails, and distributed document access, organizations can rest assured that their confidential information remains protected. Moreover, the system facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements, easing the burden of adherence.
  4. Future-Ready Architecture: PowerFile DMS is designed for scalability and adaptability, it also accommodates the ever-evolving digital landscape. It has flexible storage options, optimized bandwidth usage, and secured external system access future-proof organizations’ document management needs.

To Know more Write to : info@extrieve.com or visit PowerFile

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Extrieve is featured as the Best Digital transformation Company to watch for 2023.

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], May 18, 2023: We are thrilled to announce that we have been featured in the EnterpriseWorld magazine as the best digital transformation Company to watch for 2023

It is a great achievement and recognition for Extrieve, and it reflects our dedication and passion for delivering innovative and customer-centric digital transformation solutions across various industries and domains.

We have been helping clients to achieve their business goals by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. At Extrieve, we have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence and value to our clients.

We are honored and humbled to receive this recognition from the EnterpriseWorld magazine, and we thank our clients, partners, employees, and stakeholders for their trust and support.

Our commitment to delivering world-class digital transformation solutions that help our clients to thrive in the digital era is undeterred.

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Extrieve released an updated Aadhaar Masking SDK

Aadhaar Masking

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India],January 1: Aadhaar masking refers to the physical or digital redaction of the first eight digits of an Aadhaar number. Aadhaar Masking masks the first eight digits of the Aadhaar number, leaving only the last four visible. Extrieve offers an API/Tool that accepts image files as input and generates masked output files. It may be incorporated as a component of the document capture process or as a backend process.


Extrieve has published a revised SDK for Aadhaar masking, which improves the accuracy of images of lower quality. Improved support for noisy images, improved skewed image handling, and a new method to return only the Mask area are among the most important modifications. This new SDK is deployable on-premise and works with minimal infrastructure.

Aadhaar Masking Image

Benefits

This SDK can be used from either the source PC or an internal server. It can also be used in a cloud-based system. Masking can be done in source applications using the new method, which returns only the coordinates of the areas to be masked. This reduces the amount of time it takes to transport data and reduces bandwidth usage

About Extrieve Aadhaar Masking SDK

Aadhaar Masking refers to redacting the first 8 digits of the 12-digit number and keeping visible the last 4 digits. All other demographic details remain visible. This activity is a tedious task for the operations team without any efficient aids. Extrieve’s Aadhaar Redaction Module provides an easy solution to this challenge, by taking the image file as input and providing the masked file as output.
Extrieve’s Aadhaar Redaction API uses Splicer image segmentation and OCR


For more details refer – Aadhaar Masking – Extrieve Technologies

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Extrieve WorkflowWaves API Connector Daemon

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], October 13: A new API Connector Daemon framework has been released to handle high volume API level integration between multiple services. This framework is designed in C and can handle multiple thread pools; each can be defined for a specific API. The diagram below illustrates a high-level overview of the daemon
framework.

The Daemon agent’s, reader thread will read workflow cases from the queue and, based on the business logic, will add them to a specific thread pool. Threads that are configured for the pool will pick up the case and create and send a request to the associated external API. There is also support for a throttling
feature to control the number of parallel requests to each API. Business logic is implemented in JavaScript, which makes this framework easy to implement and change.

Benefits

This framework helps to implement complex API integration requirements faster as the daemon framework is natively integrated with the workflow interface and changes are required at the script level. This helps with faster project execution as well as change management. The Daemon framework is optimized for lower infra, which can reduce the overall TCO requirement of projects.

About WorkflowWaves:

WorkflowWaves is an enterprise-grade workflow management engine with many unique features. It simplifies workflow modeling with a unique approach based on WorkItems, Agents, Queues, and Outcomes. WorkflowWaves also has inbuilt features for the distribution of work to internal or external teams. Imaging or document processing features, such as Append to File, Page wise retrieval, and so
on, help to reduce network utilization, and improve overall application performance.

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ImageWizHelper OCR B&W conversion feature upgrade.

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], July 26: Extrieve has announced an updated release of the ImageWizHelper SDK which simplifies the imaging operations for developers. The new black and white conversion feature help to remove the shadows from images and results in more accurate OCR data extraction.
Tags/keywords: Shadow removal, OCR Capture, Image preprocessing.

Feature details

There are several threshold algorithms that can be used to convert grayscale images to black and white; which is the image depth used for OCR. Global threshold, Niblack threshold, Otsu threshold, and Sauvola threshold are some of the different standard algorithms available. Standard imaging libraries support most of these algorithms. Based on the type of input images and the context of the usage, the developer has to choose the right algorithm.

For some images with very dark shadows or light exposures, additional preprocessing like contrast increase and sharpening may be required to improve the edge detection.

With an increase in the use of mobile devices to capture images, these challenges are encountered very often in applications.
The OCR Black & White conversion feature in the ImageWizHelper SDK performs the necessary preprocessing to improve the text quality of the image.

This feature has been tested and optimized with images captured from a wide
variety of mobile captured devices. This can result in up to a 20% improvement
in the OCR recognition rate.

Sample Image with shadows (redaction done to protect data confidentiality)

After black and white conversion using Otsu algorithm

After using ImageWizHelper OCR BW conversion.

ImageWizHelper

ImageWizHelper provides a simple API to compress the images from any type of source and standardize them to specific layout sizes. It compresses images to a smaller size while maintaining the readability of the documents. Multiple images can be combined and converted into a single PDF or Tiff file. For uncompressed files, SDK can reduce the size up to 90% and for compressed it can reduce the size up to
50%. QuickCapture is a similar product for mobile capture and compression use cases.

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Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 13: The 15th of June each year is a special day in our calendar. It was on that day in 2007, that the first production deployment of the extrieve WorkflowWaves platform was done at HDFC Bank.
Starting with a small implementation for Retail Liabilities, the WorkflowWaves platform, implemented under the internal name of IDEA, is a critical technology platform for several applications in the areas of Retail Liabilities, Depository, and Retail Assets of HDFC Bank.


In the last 15 years, HDFC Bank has grown at a pace unrivaled by any company in any industry in India. There are many reasons for this achievement, but technology and business process innovations are
important factors. As an important technology partner during this period, we have had to ensure the scalability, reliability, adaptability, and flexibility of the applications.
This partnership has resulted in many innovations. Of these, a platform for distribution of work to external BPOs and image-based underwriting and disbursal would rank among some important innovations in Indian banking.


It is a privilege to be a technology partner with one of the world’s leading banks and a great source of learning that finds its way into all the products and solutions that we offer.

About HDFC :

India’s largest private sector bank by assets and the world’s 10th largest bank by market capitalization as of April 2021. HDFC Bank has a banking network of 6,342 branches and 18,130 ATMs in 3,188 cities and towns.

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Extrieve QuickCapture SDK V3– Updated release for generating compressed PDF and TIFF

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], May 27: Extrieve has updated mobile document capture SDK to generate multiple new compressed output formats. The new update will support generating compressed multipage PDF or TIF files.

Benefits

• All pages can be uploaded as a single multipage file; instead of uploading page-wise JPEGs. This reduces the server-side processing requirements.
• Compression is also provided to reduce the bandwidth required to transfer data over mobile internet.

Major Changes

• Once the multipage mobile document capture is completed, the output can be generated as JPEG, TIFF or PDF.
• Developers can also use this new feature for creating multipage documents for files that are selected from the gallery as well.

About QuickCapture:

The QuickCapture SDK is designed for high-volume mobile-based document capture. This can be easily integrated with any mobile application and helps to reduce the size of documents, which results in
faster transfer and infrastructure savings. Shake detection and optimized focus features help to capture high-quality documents, which reduces the requirement for recapture and rework.

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Extrieve ImageOpsAI – Photo Identification SDK updated version released.

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], March 29: Extrieve has released an updated version of its ImageOpsAI SDK, which now includes support for a variety of machine learning-based document processing. This new version enhances photodetection in low-quality images. Additionally, this release contributes to the reduction of false positives via the confidence parameter.
This module allows for the extraction of photographs from application forms and other document types. This is a useful module that can be used for CKYC and other regulatory reporting needs.

ImageOpsAI

ImageOpsAI provides a simple API to perform different document processing like object detections, face recognition, etc. For layout analysis and detection, it uses the splicer module, which is one of the fastest layout analysis engines. Imaging operations like cropping, conversions, etc. are performed using the ImageWizHelper SDK.

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ImageWizHelper V4 released with IDMerge Feature

Bengalore (Karnataka) [India], February 24: Extrieve has announced an updated release of ImageWizHelper SDK which simplifies the imaging operations for developers. The new ID Merge feature helps to combine two pages and create a single output image. For CKYC and other regulatory requirements related to KYC, this feature can be used to
combine the front and back page of ID cards and create a single document page for the ID. The format and the size of the output can be controlled using the DPI and Layout parameters.

ImageWizHelper

ImageWizHelper provides simple API to compress the images from any type of sources and standardize them to specific layout sizes. It compresses images to smaller size while maintaining readability of the
documents. Multiple images can be combined and converted into a single PDF or Tiff files. For uncompressed files sdk can reduce the size up to 90% and for compressed it can reduce the size up to 50%.

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Extrieve QuickCapture SDK expands reach with the New Flutter Plugin 

Bangalore (Karnataka) – July 24th – Extrieve Technolgies, a leading provider for DMS solutions has officially launched its new flutter plugin for its QuickCapture SDK. This latest development makes it easier for Flutter developers to integrate advanced document scanning & imaging capabilities into their applications. The imaging capabilities include image compression and DPI control. Multiple images captured using mobile camera can be converted into a single PDF/TIFF file. 

QuickCapture SDK is widely being used by major organizations to transform their smartphones into reliable document scanners. With the introduction of Flutter plugin, developers can now leverage the power of QuickCapture SDK to create better user experience on both Android and iOS platforms using a single code base. 

The flutter plugin offers a streamlined integration process, allowing developers to quickly add document scanning features to their apps. Key benefits of the plugin include: 

  1. High-quality image capture: Optimized focus control which ensures sharp and clear document images. 
  2. Imaging capabilities: The documents captured from the phone can easily be compressed without affecting the readability of the document. The user can also adjust the DPI setting to achieve desired image sharpness and file size.
  3. Document conversion: The images captured can be converted into a single compressed PDF/TIFF document.
  4. Cross platform compatibility: Seamlessly deploy applications on both Android and iOS. 
  5. Rapid development: Accelerate time-to-market with the ease of Flutter development. 

QuickCapture flutter plugin by extrieve was created with an aim to provide: 

Developer efficiency: 

  1. Rapid integration: Flutter plugin simplifies the process of adding document scanning functionality to an app, saving developer time and effort. 
  2. Cross-platform development: With a single codebase, developers can build apps for both android and iOS, increasing efficiency and reducing development costs 
  3. Familiar development environment: Flutter developers can leverage their existing knowledge and skills to integrate document scanning capabilities. 

Enhanced User Experience: 

  1. Consistent look and feel: The plugin will ensure a consistent user experience across all platforms. 
  2. Faster performance: Flutter’s architecture often results in better performance, providing a smoother document scanning experience. 
  3. Rich feature Set: By integrating with Flutters ecosystem, the plugin can potentially access additional features and functionalities, improving the overall user experience. 

Business benefits: 

  1. Faster Time-to-Market: With streamlined development and integration, businesses can launch their apps more quickly. 
  2. Cost reduction: Developing both platforms with a single codebase can lead to significant cost savings. 
  3. Wider reach: By targeting both Android and iOS users, businesses can expand their customer base. 

Overall, a flutter plugin for QuickCapture SDK makes document scanning capabilities more accessible to a wider range of developers, leading to faster development cycles, improved user experience, and ultimately, greater business success. 

Extrieve is excited to extend its support to the flutter development community. By providing a robust flutter plugin, we are making it easier for developers to build a feature-rich mobile application with the exceptional document scanning capabilities. 

Contact: info@extrieve.com 

QuickCapture GitHub link: https://github.com/ExtrieveTechnologies/QuickCapture 

QuickCapture Flutter Plugin link: https://pub.dev/packages/quickcapture 

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