Extend is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance workflows for enterprises by automating the extraction and automation of unstructured data such as documents, images, and emails. It offers features for data extraction, classification, analysis, and question-answer functionalities. Extend is capable of extracting various data types including PDFs, CSVs, XLSX files, images, and even handwritten notes. It ensures data security through encryption, compliance with SOC2 policies, and never using data for training purposes. Additionally, Extend provides on-premises deployment, a confidence scoring feature for accuracy verification, and a human-in-the-loop mechanism for data validation.
Extend was created by Hari Anbarasu and Kushal Byatnal. It was launched on March 18, 2023. The company is a team of 2nd-time founders, experienced operators, and AI experts who have previously worked at companies like Brex, Opendoor, Airbnb, and Google.
To use Extend, follow these steps:
Understanding Extend:
Data Extraction:
Workflow Automation:
Accuracy Assurance:
Security Measures:
Deployment Options:
Integration and Analysis:
Enhanced Features:
Collaboration and Support:
Continuous Improvement:
By following these steps, you can effectively harness Extend's capabilities to enhance your enterprise workflows and data processing tasks efficiently.
I appreciate how Extend seamlessly integrates with our existing systems. The data extraction accuracy is impressive, especially with complex documents and handwritten notes.
The initial setup took longer than expected, but once it was up and running, the performance has been outstanding.
Extend has significantly reduced the time our team spends on manual data entry. This allows us to focus on more strategic tasks, enhancing overall productivity.
The compliance with SOC2 policies gives me confidence in our data security. The encryption features are robust, ensuring sensitive information is protected.
The user interface could be a bit more intuitive for new users, but it becomes easier to navigate with some practice.
By automating data extraction, we've cut down processing time for reports from days to hours, allowing for quicker decision-making.
The confidence scoring feature is a standout. It provides us with a clear indication of data accuracy, which is crucial for our operations.
While the human-in-the-loop mechanism is beneficial for validation, it can slow down processes if too many checks are applied.
Extend has improved our data handling capabilities, allowing us to process larger volumes of documents without the risk of errors, thus increasing our operational efficiency.