Disaster-Recovery

Since September 11, 2001, the importance of Disaster-Recovery and contingency planning has come to the forefront of executive agendas.  While terrorist attacks may not be a major concern, vital information can be lost in manifold ways:

• Misfiled and Lost Documents

• Inadvertently Destroyed and Deleted Files

• Building Fires

• Water Damage

• Employee Malicious Destruction

• Industrial Espionage

Have you estimated the value of your documents?  For an example of a court case to assess value see Mobil Oil.

Paper vs. Electronics

Document scanning and imaging services from microMEDIA have, since 1975, been used to create backup copies of essential information; initially in the form of microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards.  In 1987, we began the conversion of microfiche, microfilm and paper-based documents to digital images and today are almost entirely focused on electronic conversion services. 

Although Disaster-Recovery has mainly focused on information that exists in electronic form, we know that microfiche microfilm and paper-based data is equally important.  The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently proposed (August, 2002) Business Continuity rules that include:  "Each plan, however, must at a minimum, address: ...(1) Data back-up and recovery (hard copy and electronic)"

A major fire at the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany on September 3, 2004 destroyed 25,000 books and damaged an additional 40,000 volumes.  Although a portion of the information was no doubt duplicated elsewhere, this tragedy highlights the importance of Disaster-Recovery recovery backup for valuable documents. 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") proposed rule changes including Rule 3510. Business Continuity Plans ....(c) The requirements of a business continuity plan are flexible and may be tailored to the size and needs of a member. Each plan, however, must at a minimum, address: (1) Data back-up and recovery (hard copy and electronic).   Electronic Management.

We can help you manage "source" documents from paper, printed, graphic, blueprint and photographic or micrographic media such as microfiche and microfilm.  Our specialties include:

• Systems design and development

• Conversions performed onsite at client locations

• Integration with operational systems

• Web-based Document Management

• Redundant storage vital client records

• Vendor independence - we interface with all imaging systems

On February 14, 2003, The U.S. General Accounting Office released a comprehensive study on Additional Actions Needed to Better Prepare Critical Financial Market Participants for Potential Terrorist Attacks. Highlights. For the full 120 page report in PDF format Full Report. The Security Industries Association also issued a useful guide to Best Practices. 

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