Well it's finally happened. Canon Canada, the long-time microfilm industry leader, has announced the discontinuation of their microfilm toner cartridges and so ends a significant era in microfilm history.

One of the most common questions we face on a day to day basis is "How do you convert my paper files into digital images?". It's not a surprising question, the process watching 200 boxes of documents leave your office for scanning and come back on a hard drive about the size of a deck of cards is a pretty amazing. The truth is the entire event is a systematic process with a heavy focus on security and quality.

If you're like most organizations, your collection of paper files probably consists of filing cabinets, document shelving, record storage boxes and of course those loose documents piling up on everyone's desk.

Looking for an easy way to handle your document management process? A software program designed for this purpose can greatly improve your efficiency—while also eliminating many of the headaches that often come with document management.

At MES, we can provide document management software in Ontario for many local businesses, and we can create a custom-designed solution just for you.

Need to transition your microfilm archive into a digital format? You probably fear that it will be a costly and/or time-consuming process, one that will occupy your staff’s valuable time and disrupt your office’s normal routine.

Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. At MES, we are like microfilm magicians. We pick up your microfilm records and –like magic—turn them into digital files. Okay, it doesn’t really happen with the wave of a magic wand, but it will seem just as easy to you. That’s because we take care of the entire process for you, at our location, so you and your staff won’t even notice anything happening. There is no interruption to your workflow, and no distractions or inconveniences for your employees.

If your business relies on microfilm to store your records, you probably spend a good portion of your time on tasks related to saving and maintaining these files. A tool that can help with this process would surely eliminate a lot of stress and work from your day.

If your business needs a microfilm scanner, you have many choices available. But it’s important to pick the scanner that best meets your needs, while also providing the best value for your money. Since trying to figure out exactly which machine is right for you may be confusing, here are some things to look for:

Compatibility: You don’t want to have to buy several different machines, but you also don’t want to run into compatibility issues. Look for a machine that can read and save files from different types of formats: microfilm, microfiche and aperture cards, among others.

Many people assume that microfilming is an outdated process that has long since been replaced by more high-tech options. And while many companies have indeed transitioned to a digital system, for some businesses microfilming is still a necessary task. There are a variety of reasons why a business may use microfilm—satisfying legal requirements is usually the most common.

Whatever the reason, a business that relies on microfilm for its data storage needs a reliable provider to help with these needs.

If you need a machine that can keep up with the demands of a busy department, we may be able to suggest the perfect solution. Departmental scanners are designed to meet the needs of a hectic work environment. They deliver the perfect combination of speed and performance, so you might say they are the race cars of the office scanner fleet.

Does the thought of archiving your records make you break out in a sweat? If your staff threatens a revolt whenever you suggest an office organization project, you need a way to make the process simple and headache-free.