# Digital Job Profiling The Pitrec Business Card Scanner Comes Handy for Networking By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitrec-business-card-scanner References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/09/21/the-business-card-scanner/) & [crunchgear](http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/06/29/pitrec-handheld-to-digitize-business-cards/) Dropping names and business cards at a networking event is all very common. Losing business cards, forgetting people's faces and conversations are also very common. With the Pitrec business card scanner, meeting people and remembering their names gets a whole lot easier. With a quick swipe of any business card, this lightweight scanner scans all the important information and stores it in its memory. The Pitrec business card scanner is like a hand-held business card rolodex, making life a little easier in the world of networking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Networking:** Incorporate the Pitrec business card scanner into virtual networking platforms to streamline the process and foster connections. - **Digital Business Cards:** Develop digital business card technologies that are compatible with the Pitrec scanner to eliminate physical cards altogether. - **Automated Data Entry:** Integrate the Pitrec scanner's technology with other software to automate contact and lead data entry processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sales:** Using the Pitrec scanner can streamline the sales process by quickly and easily capturing new leads and customer information for sales reps. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating the Pitrec scanner into event planning software can simplify attendee registration and networking, creating a more efficient experience for both event organizers and attendees. - **HR:** Using the Pitrec scanner in HR can help streamline the hiring process by capturing candidates' information and integrating it with applicant tracking software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digibusinesscard.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md) - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Universal Digital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihello.md)