http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/printers-and-scanners/top-5-best-scanners-of-2016-1328590

Although scanners are not the most popular devices in modern offices, mainly thanks to cloud-based services, and even smartphones, which allow people to quickly mimic some of the faithful scanner's features, for many businesses buying the best scanner for their needs is still very important.

Because, while there have been devices and technology that have made scanners less popular, if you require a more professional touch or as part of a business workflow, they just won't be able to keep up.