Unisys Helps Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. Improve Efficiencies with New Imaging System; System Helps Bank to Increase Document Processing Speeds and Lower Operating Costs.HONG KONG Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UIS (graphics, programming) UIS - A VMS graphics programming interface package for VAXstations. ) today announced that the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK BOCHK Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ) has awarded Unisys in Hong Kong a contract to build a new voucher imaging system to help the bank better manage its document processing. The new voucher imaging system will replace the bank's current microfilm machines and help improve cost and operational efficiencies for scanning vouchers, credit card documents and other documents at BOCHK's scanning center in Shenzhen, China. With state-of-the-art technology, the system will allow the bank to scan, index and archive approximately 400,000 documents per day, as well as support 1,000 document inquiries per day. "We can reduce the operating cost of our original microfilm technology by taking advantage of the latest digital imaging technology from Unisys," commented Philip Chan, head of Information Processing Division, Bank-wide Operations Department Operations department See: Back office. operations department See back office. of BOCHK. "Not only will we be able to process documents faster, but we also can facilitate retrieval and inquiries through a web portal, and establish an integrated document management strategy that will in turn help deliver better service to our customers." The engagement includes software, hardware and consulting services. To design and implement the solution, Unisys will use its 3D Visible Enterprise (3D-VE) approach to help the bank derive and streamline its overall document management transformation from microfilm to digital image. Through sophisticated electronic modeling tools, combined with Unisys deep industry experience in banking, 3D-VE allows BOCHK to more strategically re-engineer processes by helping to reduce the risks associated with implementing change. Unisys will build the new voucher imaging system based on its leading InfoImage technology which numerous top financial institutions worldwide use to upgrade and better integrate their document management procedures. "This engagement builds on our existing 10-year relationship with Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, and we look forward to working with the bank to transform its processes to help reduce costs and improve service," says Iain Moss, managing partner, Global Financial Services of Unisys in Asia. "Our integrated document management approach takes advantage of the latest image technology and also helps the bank better plan a comprehensive document archiving strategy to improve business processes throughout the bank." About Unisys Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. Our people combine expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure and server technology with precision thinking and relentless execution to help clients, in more than 100 countries, quickly and efficiently achieve competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.unisys.com. About Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK"), established on 1 October 2001, is a leading commercial banking group in Hong Kong. With about 280 branches and 450 ATMs and other distribution channels in Hong Kong List of channels, straits and passages in Hong Kong
BOC (Bell Operating Company) One of 22 companies that was formerly part of AT&T and later organized into seven regional companies. See RBOC. Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited, BOCHK's holding company, began trading on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) Only stock exchange located in Hong Kong. on 25 July 2002, with stock code "2388", ADR ADR - Astra Digital Radio OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). Symbol: "BHKLY". RELEASE NO: 0727/8562 http://www.unisys.com/about__unisys/news_a_events/07278562.htm Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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