Large amounts of data can be stored using microform reproductions such as microfilm, which scales images down to approximately 1/25 of their original size. This creates a microproduction of the original, which is then printed as an image onto a roll of film in its minute form. The information can then be stored, transported, read and printed.

Storing data in this way is especially helpful to businesses, corporations and enterprises that accumulate a lot of loose document and image data. This microform material can then be accessed and managed through the use of microfilm readers, microfilm scanners and microfiche scanners.

Microfilm scanners capture information on a microfilm reel. Microfilm readers are used to store data in a microform format and provide access to the data.

A microfilm product uses a reel of film printed with data, whilst a microfiche uses flat sheets. Microfilm/fiche readers are used to view the image by magnification.

Why should your business use microform for data storage?

There are numerous benefits to businesses using microform for data storage. It enables easier access to documents and important information, without posing any threat to the original document. Office space - and the associated cost thereof - is saved as the compacted information can reduce required storage space by up to 95%. The cost of reproducing data onto paper is avoided, as microfilm readers allow multiple parties to access the information easily.

First Coast Technologies provides various hardware products and scanning services for the scanning and reading of microform information. Microfilm readers, microfilm scanners, microfiche scanners and roll film scanners are available to capture data and store it where it is easily readable.

Looking for the most efficient way to scan and store important data? Take a look at First Coast Technologies' scanning and data services and document storage facilities.