To offset the risk of technology obsolescence, microfilming services remains a viable and low-cost media for storing information for the long haul. Although most companies rely on digital records and information, major drawbacks surface with long-term storage. Experts acknowledge electronic media has a five to seven year life before it will need to be migrated to another platform.
Why this short life? Technology evolves rapidly as well know, and the software and hardware used today most likely won’t be around in five to seven years. So any important information will most likely need to be migrated and stored on new platforms.
Watch the video below if you are concerned with technological obsolescence or storage availability and cost and want to learn more about the benefits that microfilming services can bring to your company.
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