Form Submission with the Android File Upload WidgetRead More

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Form Submission with the Android File Upload Widget

Are you having issues getting a working Android file upload widget? Does it seem that most solutions you try get overly complicated when you attempt implementation? Do they end up making things worse? Introduction to FileStack’s Android Upload Widget FileStack’s Android file upload widget simplifies the process of adding an upload option to your Android solution. Our […]

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Fight Fake News Images With Copy-Move Forgery DetectionRead More

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With rapid advances in digital image processing software, there is also a widespread development of tools and techniques for image forgeries. Digital images are easy to manipulate due to the availability of powerful image editing and processing softwares.  One of the commonly used image forgery technique is the copy move forgery. This consists of copying […]

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Should You Be Using OCR For Your Business Cards?Read More

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should you be using ocr for business cards?

Staying professional in this modern business landscape is an interesting process. Dress codes have relaxed dramatically over the decades, and the methods of communication have changed completely from one decade to the next. How well do business cards fare in this contemporary space? With the use of optical character recognition (OCR), business cards are holding […]

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Should You Be Using OCR For Receipts?Read More

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ocr for receipts

From data duplication to predictive modeling, machine learning tasks are revolutionizing the business world. When used to its fullest potential, machine learning frees businesses from wasting resources on repetitive and time-intensive tasks of all kinds. When it comes to data duplication, in particular, optical character recognition (OCR) releases companies from wasting time on manually inputting […]

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Filestack Tutorial: Setup OAuth on OneDrive for BusinessRead More

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Setup oauth on OneDrive for Business

In this edition of Filestack Tutorials, you will learn the basics of setting up OAuth on OneDrive for Business. First, you’ll create your Microsoft Azure OAuth application, then configure it for OneDrive access, and finally integrate it with your Filestack application. The tutorial will help you create your Microsoft account configured by Azure Active Directory’s admin as well […]

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Should You Be Using OCR For IDs?Read More

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Should you be using ocr for IDs?

Using OCR for IDs is a great way for businesses to cut down on bottlenecks while gathering more information. Before we jump into specific use cases, let’s take a look at the machine learning landscape in general and how OCR fits into it. OCR for IDs in the big picture Machine learning, first introduced in […]

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Rethinking The Open Source UploaderRead More

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Rethinking The Open Source Uploader

Most developers stick with the default open source uploader in web forms. They believe trying a different third-party solution brings complications with little upside for them. This unwillingness to adapt and grow ends up causing issues due to the following circumstances: Increasing content consumption – The days of large corporations being the primary curators of content are long […]

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TLS DeprecationRead More

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After GDPR in May, June brings another great change in how data is processed online. As you know, the PCI Security Standards Council mandate becomes effective as of the June 30th this year. Therefore, as part of our continued commitment to maintaining a secure platform, we are supporting TLS 1.2 on all our APIs, CDN and Developer […]

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Should You Be Using OCR For Documents?Read More

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ocr for documents

Every business is looking for a competitive edge, whether it be marketing, data collection to track sales, or fulfilling orders. All of this reliance on technology has brought about a need for machines that are smarter, more capable than ever, and this is where machine learning was born.  According to Wikipedia: “Machine learning is a subset […]

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Should You Be Using OCR For Invoices?Read More

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Should you be using OCR for invoices?

OCR for invoices becoming common practice seems inevitable, but the adoption is slow for OCR and machine learning in general. Fewer than 10 percent of all global invoices are electronic, despite efforts of companies and governments around the world to change the perception of e-invoices. Machine learning, specifically OCR, has made it easy and secure […]

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Adapting to GDPRRead More

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Filestack & GDPR

GDPR became effective last month, causing changes to businesses worldwide while making it one of the most critical events of 2018. At its core, GDPR enforces strict guidelines covering how companies process data while making users more knowledgeable of their privacy rights. In the previous blog post we explained what steps we have taken to […]

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Filestack Update: Use filestack-js in NodeRead More

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This update brings many exciting improvements, including a new module for Node runtimes and full TypeScript support. After several requests from customers, you can now use filestack-js in your browser and/or your Node apps. The bottom line benefit of using filestack-js in Node is a universal library that uses the same API, client and server […]

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Microsoft Document Conversions, SolvedRead More

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document conversions, solved

Looking to convert a document? Try our document conversion tool The Need for Reliable Document Conversions Digital assets serve as the face of your brand, whether it’s making a first impression on a new lead or instilling confidence in customers who have chosen to work with you. It should go without saying that looks matter […]

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Failed Uploads Are Hurting Your BusinessRead More

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Failed uploads negatively impact user experience more than you think, and it’s results like these that make us cringe: From Emule: 2,9940 failed uploads for one user (20.61% failure rate), 2,758 for another (47.14% failure rate) This review of Flickr’s upload experience comes from ThomasHawk.com:   Yikes. Clearly the business and customer are suffering from a […]

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Use a Photo Collage to Tell a StoryRead More

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A photo collage

When you’re trying to tell a story, sometimes a picture doesn’t say enough, and a video says too much. Somewhere in between, a photo collage allows you to convey a compelling story without jeopardizing viewer interest. In fact, photo collages are a great way to boost social engagement and interest in your business. One case […]

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5 Things CTOs Need to Know About Content PersonalizationRead More

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Content Personalization for CTOS

Content personalization relies on both a “push model,” where users submit their own content for consumption, and a “pull model,” where content is served to the user based on their preferences. But personalization doesn’t exist in a technological vacuum. Content must be reviewed for appropriateness, categorized, verified and distributed. That’s why CTOs should be prepared […]

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Filestack’s Commitment to GDPRRead More

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Filestack & GDPR

In April 2016, European Parliament and European Council adopted legislation known as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). It replaces European Privacy Directive 95/46/EC. GDPR is a new comprehensive law that strengthens the protection of “personal data” and the rights of the individual. It regulates the processing of personal data about subjects in the EU including […]

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5 Reasons Content Personalization MattersRead More

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Content Personalization

One would think that content personalization is table stakes in an era where E-commerce is rapidly replacing traditional retail channels. Why then, as one consumer study cites,  have “…only 22% said they’re satisfied with the level of personalization they receive?” This is surprising, given the degree to which companies rely on personalized shopping experiences. For example, one […]

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The Top 5 Challenges Faced by EdTech CompaniesRead More

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Education Technology (EdTech) platforms are the foundation for educators and students to collaborate and foster learning. But if EdTech platforms take their eye off the ball from creating an engaging experience for both educators and students alike, they quickly alienate both groups. It disengages the audience. It hurts business. It fails to provide that great […]

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Bumble Bans Guns: Showcases Need for Content WorkflowRead More

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A representation of Bumble's potential content workflow

Bumble is a social network for discovering and fostering healthy relationships – be it personal or professional. With over 23 million subscribers to its platform, it certainly has the responsibility for ensuring that the content on their social networking application is appropriate for all. Recently, Bumble announced that it is going to ban all images […]

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How Math and Computational Geometry Influence Digital ArtRead More

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In this article we present a technique to triangulate source images, converting them to abstract, someway artistic images composed of tiles of triangles. This will be an attempt to explore the fields between computer technology and art. But first, what is triangulation?  Simply spoken a triangulation partitions a polygon into triangles which allows, for instance, […]

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Taking Advantage of Different Cloud Storage OptionsRead More

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A representation of cloud storage

Cloud computing has allowed business to completely revolutionize how they manage their computing and storage resources, changing how they handle their IT and infrastructure costs.   The big three vendors at this point for cloud storage are Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft with its Azure platform and of course Google with Google Cloud Services (GCS). Each […]

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Image Optimization Using Machine LearningRead More

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Image optimization using machine learning

The craze of deep learning has brought about many challenges to the information status quo. For some use-cases, its success makes sense and seems inevitable. For others, like image processing, its bid to outshine hardened algorithms in compression and optimization seemed harder to predict, begging the question of what feats of computer engineering are safe […]

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Using Amazon Sagemaker for Scalable Machine Learning TrainingRead More

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Using Sagemaker

Not long ago, Amazon unveiled Sagemaker, their machine learning training and deployment infrastructure. To understand why it might be useful, its worth considering the current difficulties of scaling out machine learning services to the cloud. The wild successes of deep learning have increased its demand and taught people to demand its accuracy, which is not easy […]

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Evaluating Detectron, Facebook’s Object Detection PlatformRead More

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A visual representation of how Detectron works

A few weeks ago, Facebook open-sourced its platform for object detection research, which they are calling Detectron. Object detection, wherein a machine learning algorithm detects the coordinates of objects in images, remains an ongoing challenge. To find algorithms that provide both sufficient speed and high accuracy is far from a solved problem. Detectron’s ostensible purpose […]

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Portfolium and Filestack: A Case StudyRead More

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Portfolium's logo

Why Portfolium Matters Let’s be honest, filling a job opening sucks. On one hand you have the applicant, blindly distributing bullet points of accomplishments they poured their time and energy into while constantly refreshing their email for a response. On the other hand is the person doing the hiring, inundated by descriptions of grandiose accomplishments […]

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Join Filestack at the New San Antonio Artificial Intelligence MeetupRead More

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Filestack Artificial Intelligence Meetup

What: San Antonio Artificial Intelligence Meetup When: Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 Where: Filestack, 122 Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Filestack is proud to host San Antonio’s new artificial intelligence meetup, a monthly event where local tech communities can gather to discuss, learn and present on various topics related to machine learning and artificial intelligence. […]

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Why Progressive Images MatterRead More

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An example of a progressive image

Images are typically the most bandwidth demanding element of a page and their impact is most often mitigated by resizing them or reducing their quality.  Progressive images are another option in your toolbox to optimize your end user’s experience of a web site.  Progressive images allow you to provide a more compelling user experience as […]

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How Google’s AutoML Takes Machine Learning A Step FurtherRead More

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Last week Google announced an alpha launch of AutoML, a new machine learning platform that takes the space to the next level. In the product announcement, AutoML is described as a service that allows users to train machine learning models without requiring an in-depth knowledge and proficiency in machine learning. The potential of this platform is very appealing: […]

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