Transforming Archives

EasyData – Transforming Archives with Advanced OCR

From data to insight
From past to progress

Advanced OCR technology that transforms centuries-old documents into searchable archives with unprecedented accuracy.

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Revolutionary OCR Expertise

We don’t just digitize documents. We unlock the stories, insights, and knowledge trapped in historical archives for future generations using state-of-the-art technology.

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Historical Document Expertise

Transform centuries-old manuscripts and parliamentary documents into searchable digital archives. Our specialized algorithms process faded texts, complex layouts, and multilingual content with 90%+ accuracy.

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Library & Archive Solutions

With our ALTO XML services, we help libraries and heritage institutions worldwide make their collections sustainable and accessible. Thanks to smart algorithms and years of experience, we’ve successfully processed over 10,000,000 pages.

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AI-Driven Recognition

Our advanced machine learning automatically detects what others miss: names, dates, titles, and crucial metadata in even the most difficult-to-read historical documents. Transform complex structured documents into valuable, searchable data.

25+ Years ABBYY Partnership

ABBYY Partnership

Since 1999, we’ve been ABBYY’s trusted innovation partner, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in document processing technology.

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Trusted Innovation Partner

Since 1999, we’ve worked with ABBYY on groundbreaking projects, helping shape the future of document processing technology. When ABBYY needs feedback on new features, they come to EasyData.

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Global Support Network

Worldwide support with local expertise. Our international team includes developers who have worked directly with ABBYY’s SDK from day one. Thanks to our global work, we can support projects 24/7!

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Beyond Standard Solutions

When ABBYY can’t do it, EasyData can. We create custom solutions for technical drawings, handwritten documents, and complex financial data extraction that processes 5 million pages within 24 hours.

Transformative Case Studies

Success stories demonstrating how our advanced OCR solutions unlock centuries of knowledge and transform digital accessibility for leading institutions.

Belgian Senate

Parliamentary Institution โ€ข Government Archives

The Challenge

The Belgian Senate possessed 164 years of invaluable parliamentary history (1831-1995) locked in physical documents. These historical records contained crucial legislative debates, policy decisions, and political discussions in both French and Dutch, but were completely inaccessible to researchers and the public. Traditional digitization methods failed due to complex multilingual layouts, faded texts, and inconsistent document formats spanning over a century.

Our Solution

EasyData implemented a revolutionary multi-engine OCR approach combining ABBYY FineReader, Azure AI Document Intelligence, and proprietary algorithms specifically tuned for historical parliamentary documents. Our team developed custom language models for 19th-century French and Dutch, implemented intelligent layout analysis for complex table structures, and created automated quality validation workflows using our EasyVerify platform.

732K
Pages Processed
97%
OCR Accuracy
164
Years Digitized
6
Month Timeline

EasyData transformed our 164-year parliamentary archive into a fully searchable digital resource. Their multi-engine OCR approach achieved remarkable accuracy on historical French-Dutch documents, making our legislative heritage accessible to researchers worldwide for the first time.

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National Security Archive

Government Agency โ€ข Classified Document Processing

The Challenge

A government security agency required digitization of classified historical documents from the Cold War era. The documents contained sensitive information that could never leave secure facilities, ruling out cloud-based OCR services. The collection included typed reports, handwritten notes, technical drawings, and documents in foreign languages. Security protocols required complete data sovereignty while maintaining enterprise-level processing speed and accuracy.

Our Solution

EasyData implemented our groundbreaking decoupled container solution, deploying enterprise-grade OCR infrastructure entirely within the agency’s secure network. Our solution combined ABBYY FineReader Server, custom AI models, and specialized recognition algorithms for technical drawings. Real-time processing dashboards provided complete visibility while maintaining the highest security standards.

1.2M
Documents Processed
96%
Processing Accuracy
24h
Processing Time
100%
Data Sovereignty

Security is paramount for our historical document digitization. EasyData’s decoupled container solution provided enterprise-grade OCR while maintaining data sovereignty. Their technical expertise and security understanding matched our requirements.

Advanced Technology Stack

Where cutting-edge AI meets proven reliability.
Our combined approach delivers results that no single technology could achieve alone.

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ABBYY Technology

Industry-leading OCR engine with 25+ years of partnership excellence. Advanced recognition algorithms for complex layouts, multilingual documents, and challenging historical texts with unmatched accuracy.

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Cloud Power

Scalable cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade security. Process millions of pages with real-time monitoring, automatic scaling, and global deployment capabilities for any project size.

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Azure AI Integration

Leverage Microsoft Azure AI Document Intelligence for cloud-based processing with decoupled container options for maximum security and data sovereignty. Hybrid cloud-on-premise architecture available.

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Open Source Excellence

Deep expertise in Tesseract, Kraken, docTR, and EasyOCR. We contribute to the open-source community and offer cost-effective solutions for libraries with limited budgets.

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ALTO XML Standard

Gold standard for library digitization. Our ALTO XML production captures both text content and precise layout information for archival compliance and professional accessibility.

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EasyVerify Platform

Browser-based validation tool with visual data linking, batch processing, and custom export capabilities. Enables human-in-the-loop workflows for quality control.

Innovations that Unlock Archives

From inaccessible archives to searchable databases.
We transform centuries of documentation into discoverable knowledge.

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Computer Vision Frameworks

Advanced computer vision models including OpenCV, PyTorch Vision, and custom neural networks for document image enhancement, layout detection, and visual element recognition in complex historical documents.

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Deep Learning Models

State-of-the-art transformer architectures, LSTM networks, and custom-trained models for handwriting recognition, document classification, and intelligent content extraction from challenging archival materials.

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Multi-Engine OCR

Combining ABBYY, AI-OCR, and proprietary EasyData algorithms for maximum accuracy across diverse document types and conditions. No single technology could achieve our results alone.

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Intelligent Name Recognition

Advanced entity extraction with fuzzy matching and machine learning to identify names, dates, and titles with unprecedented accuracy, even in challenging historical contexts.

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Complex Layout Analysis

Advanced algorithms that understand document structure, preserve table formatting, and maintain data relationships, even when traditional layout cues are missing.

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Real-Time Quality Monitoring

Grafana dashboards provide transparent project tracking, quality metrics, and progress insights for complete visibility throughout the digitization process.

Proven Impact

Numbers that tell the story of digital transformation.
Projects that unlock cultural heritage for future generations.

Proven Impact

Digital Transformation Results โ€ข Global Heritage Preservation

732K
Pages processed for Belgian Senate
97%
OCR accuracy on historical documents
26+
Years ABBYY partnership
5M
Pages processed within 24 hours

Global Digital Transformation

From Amsterdam to Auckland, we transform how the world accesses and preserves its cultural heritage.

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25+ Countries

Active in Europe, Americas, and Asia with local expertise and support. Cultural heritage digitization projects across multiple continents and languages.

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Our Partners

From small community libraries to enterprise information. Successful transformation to digital-first organizations with searchable, accessible archives.

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1TB+ Processing

Enterprise-level processing capacity with real-time analytics and insights. Scalable infrastructure for collections of any size.

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Many Hours Saved

Saved through intelligent automation and efficient data processes. Human expertise amplified by AI for optimal results and productivity.

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100% EU Compliance

Fully compliant with European privacy legislation and data protection standards. Secure processing in certified European data centers with strict access controls.

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Adding Value

Imagine: a historical archive full of valuable documents, inaccessible behind closed doors for years. Thanks to our technology, these documents become digitally available and searchable, ready for the future!

Ready for Smart OCR?

Discover how EasyData can unlock the potential of historical documents and archives with advanced OCR, AI-driven solutions, and 25+ years of proven expertise.

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๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ About the Author

Rob Camerlink - CEO EasyData

Rob Camerlink
CEO & Founder of EasyData

25+ years pioneer in Dutch document automation | Expert in GDPR-compliant digital transformation | Expert in intelligent data solutions helping Dutch businesses move forward since 1999. Registered under number FG001914 with the Dutch Data Protection Authority.