While digital media has become a popular choice for storing documents and important information, there’s an archiving method you should consider, and it might surprise you: microfilming. It’s been around a long time, but it’s still a valuable method of storing important data.
As you probably know, microfilming is the process of putting images or records on microfilm. While generally not recommended as the primary storage option, it is definitely a good choice as a backup resource.
It may not be fancy or high-tech, but microfilming offers several important benefits:
- It doesn’t require continual hardware/software upgrades.
- It can be read by anyone—there are no compatible issues.
- Files can be corrupted or lost in a computer “crash.”
- It is always acceptable as courtroom evidence because the information cannot be altered.
The best strategy is to use a combination of digital storage with a microfilm backup. In case of an unexpected disaster or technology failure, your microfilm archive can be a lifesaver. Think of microfilming as your safety net. By combining the best of micrographics and the latest in computer technology, such as electronic imaging, you can handle both immediate and long-term storage needs.
We’d be happy to show you how microfilming can become an important part of your document storage system.