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SNIPPET | 30.10.2025

Professional digitization without overinvesting

Digitization projects often stall at the starting line because the perceived entry cost is too high. Institutions are forced to choose between improvised setups that will not last and large systems that exceed both budget and immediate needs. Neither option is sustainable.

PICO is designed to remove that barrier. It enables institutions to begin digitizing professionally without committing to oversized infrastructure. Safe transfers, structured workflows, and reliable process control are available from the first day, even when operating a single workstation with low daily volumes.

This makes early investment purposeful rather than speculative. Equipment, software, and workflows are aligned with professional standards, not temporary compromises. At the same time, complexity remains manageable for small teams and limited resources.

As requirements evolve, PICO evolves with them. Additional workstations, higher throughput, and more advanced workflows can be added without disrupting existing operations or discarding prior investments. Growth is incremental and controlled.

This approach reframes digitization as a process, not a one-time leap. Institutions can start preserving content immediately, build internal expertise, and scale based on real demand. PICO provides a stable foundation that supports both cautious beginnings and ambitious futures, without forcing premature or unnecessary spending.

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