Do you dream about ditching your boxes of microfilm files? If so, what’s holding you back from going digital? Most likely, you fear that converting microfilm to digital images will be a difficult and time-consuming process.

We have good news. You will be pleasantly surprised to discover just how easy and painless this process can actually be. That’s because we can do all of the work for you! At MES, we are experts at converting microfilm to digital images, and have performed this service for many satisfied clients.

If you want to transition from a microfilm archive to a digital records system, you are probably trying to figure out the best microfilm replacement for your business. Fortunately, we have a great solution for you: FileBound.

Need a microfilm replacement system? If you don’t think you do, consider these questions:

Do you spend a considerable amount of your budget repairing microfilm equipment?

If your business currently stores a lot of files on microfilm, it’s very likely that you have given some thought to changing to a more modern, high-tech system. You’re not alone. While there are situations where microfilm is a practical (perhaps even necessary) choice, switching to a more efficient system makes sense for most businesses—probably including yours.

Of course, you need to consider the type of new system you want to adopt. Fortunately, there are several good microfilm alternatives. Generally, this involves transitioning to a digital system. You can enlist the help of a professional document management company like MES to scan all of your documents and set them up in a digital system which is much more efficient and easier to manage than a microfilm archive.

Managing your critical corporate information is essential to business success and continuity. As you start to look at different records management options you'll find different medias each with their own set of pro's and con's. The below infographic can help shed some light on the different records management options available to your organization. Click on the image to see the full size graphic.

Your HR operations may not be where you make your profits, but it’s certainly where you can lose them. So how can document management help streamline your human resource processes to improve the way you recruit, manage, and retain employees while staying in compliance? For that, let's turn to the handy infographic below:

Document scanners are a vital tool for any office. But there are many types of scanners to choose from, and trying to pick the right one can be a challenge. For high-volume environments, a production scanner is often a great choice. These types of scanners are designed for a high volume usage, and durable enough to withstand the demands of a busy office.

If you are like most businesses, you probably have a love-hate relationship with documents. Your important records are extremely valuable to you, and yet they are also the source of much stress. Trying to save and store them in an organized way can be a constant challenge. And they always seem to be in the way, especially in a small office where space is at a premium.

Managing documents is a main priority of any business. It’s also often one of the most dreaded and stressful tasks. Trying to implement and maintain an efficient and organized system of managing your documents can seem like a daunting undertaking.

Fortunately, records scanning software can save you a lot of time, energy and stress. Whether you only need a single user or small office application or an enterprise-wide solution, we can provide a program that perfectly meets your needs.

Microfilm may seem “old school” to many people, but for some businesses, it is still a necessary process for saving records. Whether due to legal requirements, long-term retention schedules or simply for the peace of mind associated with an analogue archival media, your office may need to keep an archive of records in microfilm format.

If your staff lacks the know-how (or the time) to handle your microfilming services, you need the help of experienced professionals. Our expertise in this area comes from decades of practice—we started out in 1971 as microfilm specialists, and have been leading the field ever since.