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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: NelsonRaina on Sep 13, 2025, 03:27 PM

Title: What’s better: scanning or online fax?
Post by: NelsonRaina on Sep 13, 2025, 03:27 PM
With digital transitions becoming common, I'm debating whether document scanning or online fax is the smarter option for business communication. Which one is more reliable and cost-effective in the long run?
Title: Re: What’s better: scanning or online fax?
Post by: PerryUlrika on Sep 13, 2025, 03:33 PM
On wtxweb.com (https://www.wtxweb.com/) I found a comparison that was very helpful. Scanning is great for digitizing internal archives, but it's not always ideal for sending sensitive documents externally. Online fax, on the other hand, offers encryption and compliance features that businesses in healthcare, finance, and law often require. The article highlighted real use cases, like sending client contracts or medical records, where fax remains safer. Personally, I've used both: scanning works well for long-term storage, but online fax has been invaluable when I need secure, time-sensitive communication. What stood out in the article is the idea of combining both methods instead of choosing only one—something that made a big difference in my workflow.