Toronto, Canada (2009) - DRC has partnered with an Alberta government agency to digitize approximately 1 million microfiche, representing an estimated 30 million images, as part of the agency's digital transformation initiative. The project includes managing the transportation and chain-of-custody process between Alberta and DRC's secure digitization center in Toronto for storage and processing. DRC ensured uninterrupted access for oil industry stakeholders by facilitating the continuous exchange of microfiche and digital content between the organizations.

 

To support the agency's needs, DRC utilized its secure digitization infrastructure and high-volume microfilm/microfiche conversion capabilities. DRC has developed custom applications for transportation, digitizing, tracking, and production management, plus urgent document request processing, creating a dedicated and efficient conversion platform tailored to the agency's requirements. Collaboration with the agency allowed DRC to carefully schedule library conversions to balance day-to-day access needs with its high production capacity.

• 1 Million Microfiche Digitized — Representing 30 Million Images.

• 750,000 Images Processed Weekly During Peak Production.

DRC has consistently delivered high-quality, full-text searchable digital images alongside the original microfiche within weekly deadlines. At peak production periods, the company processed over 750,000 images in just one week, navigating the complexities associated with handling substantial volumes of microfiche and images.

 

Leveraging its extensive expertise, DRC employed proven processes to address challenges related to the age, condition, and variability of the original film images accumulated over years of use and storage. Utilizing advanced software and decades of microfilm production experience, DRC maintained consistent image quality throughout the conversion effort.

 

Additionally, DRC provided the agency with unparalleled transparency into the production process, a key factor in meeting the agency's timelines. The entire project, including customized solutions and transportation logistics, was successfully executed using DRC's proprietary DRC-iFile conversion service platform.

 

For more information contact DRC at 416-251-3721.