Ephesoft (Tungsten Transact)
by Tungsten Automation · Invoice & Document OCR
AI-powered intelligent document processing for classifying and extracting data from documents
- Works with
- SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Acumatica, Workday Financial Management
- Deployment
- Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Annual subscription and consumption-based licensing tied to processed page volume; tiered editions (Standard, Professional, Enterprise)
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Laguna Hills, California, USA
Overview
Ephesoft Transact, now marketed as Tungsten Transact following its 2022 acquisition by Kofax (renamed Tungsten Automation in 2024), is an intelligent document processing (IDP) platform that classifies documents and extracts data from structured and unstructured content. The product combines multi-engine OCR with supervised machine learning, so it learns to recognize document types and locate fields from sample documents rather than relying solely on fixed templates. It is positioned for high-volume, document-centric workflows such as accounts payable, lending, claims, onboarding, and digital mailroom automation.
The platform follows a configurable pipeline of image processing (deskew, clean-up, OCR layer generation), classification (automatic separation and identification of document types without separator sheets), and extraction (key/value, table, paragraph, and barcode rules). It captures from multiple channels including scanners, email, web upload, and mobile, and supports machine print (OCR), hand-print (ICR), and cursive handwriting (HWR) recognition across a broad set of languages. Validation screens route low-confidence fields to human reviewers, and extracted data is delivered to downstream ERP, ECM, RPA, and BPM systems.
Ephesoft is available as a cloud service, an on-premises deployment, or a hybrid configuration. It is sold through annual subscription and consumption-based licensing tied to processed page volume, with tiered editions (Standard, Professional, Enterprise) that vary by support level and enterprise capabilities such as APIs, high availability, and disaster recovery. ERP integration is achieved through prebuilt connectors (including certified connectors for SAP and Oracle E-Business Suite), iPaaS connectors, and a REST API for connecting to other systems.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Features & capabilities
Document classification
Recognizing and separating document types automatically.
- Supervised machine learning classification trained from as few as one sample per document type
- Automatic document separation without separator sheets or cover pages
- Content-based and layout-based classification
- Page-level and document-level categorization
- Reduced reliance on fixed templates
Data extraction
Pulling structured data out of documents.
- Key/value pair extraction
- Table and line-item extraction
- Paragraph extraction
- Barcode and QR code data extraction
- ID extraction for government-issued identity documents
- Vendor-cited extraction accuracy up to 99.9%
OCR and recognition
Converting page images into machine-readable data.
- Multi-engine OCR for machine print
- ICR for hand-printed text
- HWR for cursive handwriting
- Support for 100+ languages on the platform
- Image processing including deskew, page clean-up, and rotation
Capture and validation
Ingesting documents and reviewing exceptions.
- Multi-channel capture from scanners, email, web upload, and mobile
- Web-based validation/review screens
- Automated data-type and field validation checks
- Exception flagging for human review
- Browser-based operator interface requiring only a URL
Integration and delivery
Sending extracted data into downstream systems.
- Certified connectors for SAP and Oracle E-Business Suite
- REST API for custom integrations
- iPaaS connectors (Workato and others) for ERP and SaaS endpoints
- Connectors for RPA platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
- Connectors for ECM/content systems (Alfresco, Nuxeo, Box, SharePoint)
- Configurable output formats for downstream consumption
Common use cases
- Accounts payable and invoice data capture
- Loan and mortgage document processing
- Insurance claims processing
- Customer and employee onboarding document intake
- Digital mailroom automation
- Government and education records digitization
- ID document capture and verification
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Machine-learning classification that trains from as few as one sample, reducing template maintenance
- Combined OCR, ICR, and cursive handwriting (HWR) recognition in one platform
- Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment flexibility
- Broad language coverage (100+ languages) on the platform
- Certified ERP connectors for SAP and Oracle alongside a REST API and iPaaS options
- Part of the broader Tungsten Automation portfolio for downstream workflow automation
Considerations
- API supports a smaller set of languages (around 10) than the 100+ supported on the platform
- Reviewers note licensing costs can feel high relative to features actually used
- Performance can degrade on large-volume email attachment scanning per user reviews
- Lacks some of the zero-shot extraction sophistication of newer competing IDP platforms
- Lower market mindshare than larger IDP vendors, which can affect partner ecosystem depth
ERP integrations
Feeds captured invoice data into SAP transactions (MIR7, MIRO, FV60, FV65, FB60, FB65) and interfaces with ArchiveLink.
Pricing
Consumption-based plans start at 120,000 pages/year per the vendor. Editions vary by support tier (Silver/Gold/Platinum) and enterprise features such as APIs, UI Server, high availability, and disaster recovery. Public per-unit pricing is not listed. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Languages
- 100+ languages supported on the platform
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Laguna Hills, California, USA
- Ownership
- Subsidiary of Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax); acquired August 2022
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Ephesoft (Tungsten Transact) — frequently asked questions
What is Ephesoft Transact used for?
It is an intelligent document processing platform that classifies incoming documents and extracts structured data from them, commonly used for accounts payable, lending, claims, onboarding, and mailroom automation.
Does Ephesoft integrate with SAP and Oracle?
Yes. Tungsten provides certified connectors for SAP and Oracle E-Business Suite, plus a REST API and iPaaS connectors for other ERP and SaaS systems.
Can Ephesoft be deployed on-premises?
Yes. It is available as a cloud service, an on-premises installation, or a hybrid configuration.
How does Ephesoft's machine learning classification work?
It uses supervised machine learning that can be trained from as few as one sample document per type, reducing dependence on fixed templates as document layouts vary.
Who owns Ephesoft now?
Ephesoft was acquired by Kofax in 2022; Kofax was renamed Tungsten Automation in 2024, and the product is marketed as Tungsten Transact.
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