AI OCR Feature Release: Simplifying Receipt Management

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AI OCR Feature Release: Simplifying Receipt Management 4-6 min read At Paradigm, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature, effective September 26, 2024. This innovative technology enhances our platform by providing the ability to seamlessly extract data from Japanese receipts, significantly improving document management for businesses operating … Read more

Mobile Convenience on Paradigm’s Interface

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Mobile Convenience on Paradigm’s Interface 2-4 min read The evolution of technology has led to an increasing reliance on mobile devices for managing business operations. At Paradigm, we understand the importance of convenience in financial document management, which is why we offer a fully responsive mobile interface. This ensures that all features are readily accessible … Read more

Introducing AI-based Bilingual OCR

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Introducing AI-based Bilingual OCR 2-3 min read Paradigm is setting a new standard in document management with our cutting-edge AI-based bilingual OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature, launching in September 2024. This feature streamlines data entry by efficiently extracting data from uploaded documents, including receipts and official tax receipts (領収書), straight into the Digital Management System … Read more

Announcement: Paradigm is JIIMA Certified

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Announcement: Paradigm is JIIMA Certified 2-4 min read In Japan, the landscape of financial regulations is both complex and stringent, particularly for businesses striving to comply with the National Tax Agency’s (NTA) requirements for document management and storage. Accordingly, navigating these regulations is imperative for operational efficiency and legal compliance, a challenge that Paradigm has … Read more

The Role of JIIMA Certification in Document Management

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The Role of JIIMA Certification in Document Management 2-4 min read Japan’s Electronic Bookkeeping Act sets requirements for preserving records electronically. JIIMA, the Japan Image and Information Management Association, certifies software functions against the requirements of specific preservation categories. The Regulatory Framework in Japan The Japanese NTA’s regulations require all businesses operating within its shores … Read more

Reporting and Translation: Breaking the Language Barrier

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Reporting and Translation: Breaking the Language Barrier 1-3 min read Reporting and communication aren’t just internal tasks, they’re essential for staying compliant and aligned across teams. Paradigm introduces features that make both easier, including built-in translation and detailed reporting tools. These are especially useful for companies operating in Japan, where meeting NTA rules and JIIMA … Read more

Are You Still Printing E-Invoices?

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Are You Still Printing E-Invoices? 2-4 min read In the rapidly evolving business landscape of Japan, adherence to compliance and tax regulations is more crucial than ever. For years, businesses have been managing electronic invoices (e-invoices) in a surprisingly traditional manner: printing them out for archiving. This practice, rooted in the need to meet Japan’s … Read more

Record Keeping: Minimize Paper with Paradigm

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Record Keeping: Minimize Paper with Paradigm 4-5 min read For a long time, Japanese regulations demanded that businesses retain all transaction paper records. As such, the mountains of paper records can feel overwhelming. Not only is it an organizational challenge, but it also poses environmental concerns and efficiency bottlenecks. Paradigm offers a cutting-edge solution: transforming … Read more