MICROFILM
Microfilm has some relationship with the previously known slide projector technology.
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Document Archiving
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Film Records
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Historical Preservation
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Compact Document Storage
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Film Archives
Benefits of Microfilm for Long-Term Preservation
Long-Term Storage :
Preserves information for up to 500 years.
Cost-Effective :
Low maintenance costs.
Legal Compliance :
Maintains important records and evidence.
Cybersecurity :
Immune to hacking and ransomware threats.
Redundant Storage :
Multiple options to prevent data loss.
Trusted System :
Used for over 100 years in government agencies.
Tamper-Proof :
Ensures the integrity of stored documents.
Disaster Recovery :
Physically durable and stored offline.
Resilient Format :
Protects against data corruption, independent of technology.
Space-Saving:
Fits easily into drawers, reducing the need for large storage rooms.
Versatile Storage :
Can store text, images, and audiovisual content.
Records Document Lifecycle
DESTRUCTION / ARCHIVE
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Securely dispose of unwanted records or securely archive records with historical value.
STORAGE
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Keep track of the defined time period for the storage and disposal of record to stay compliant
CREATION
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Data is created / collected, in the most suitable format for your business.
USE & MAINTENANCE
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Active files are labelled and kept securely for easy retrieval
Why Microfilm for Digital Records Preservation & Cybersecurity?
92% of IT professionals said they were worried that their organization was vulnerable to a major data breach related to cloud misconfiguration.
LONG-TERM PRESERVATION
Longevity: Microfilm has a proven track record of preserving information for centuries.
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Stability: Microfilm remains stable & doesn’t require continuous intervention.
RESILIENCE
Format Independence: It future-proof against technological changes.
Avoiding Data Corruption: Microfilm, being a physical medium, is immune to these issues.
CYBERSECURITY
Immunity to Hacking: A physical medium, completely immune to cyberattacks.
Protection from Ransomware: A safe alternative that cannot been crypted or held hostage.
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE REASONS
Compliance: Unable to alter, ensuring authenticity and integrity.
Evidence Preservation: In legal contexts, often considered a more reliable & tamper-proof form of record-keeping.
DISASTER RECOVERY
Physical Durability: Resistant to environmental factors like electromagnetic pulses. (EMPs) Withstand fires & floods when stored properly.
Offline Storage: It is not vulnerable to data breaches or network failures that could affect digital records.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Low Maintenance Costs: Microfilm is created and stored properly, it requires minimal maintenance.
REDUNDANCY
Diversification of Storage: Using both digital and microfilm formats provides a diversified approach to information preservation. If one medium fails, the other can serve as a backup.