Digital Transformation 2021: Top 5 Trends

Digital Transformation 2021

Digital Transformation 2021: Top 5 Trends The position of IT is more important than ever in a world that is increasingly digitally dependent. In order to remain competitive and build on experience, companies are under pressure. According to the Salesforce MuleSoft Connectivity Benchmark survey, IT projects are expected to expand by 40%, and 82% of […]

How Cultural Institutions Are Benefiting From Digitization Of Photo Archives

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How Cultural Institutions Are Benefiting From Digitization Of Photo Archives “Today digital technology is pervasive. It is mandatory that museums, libraries, and archives join with educational institutions in embracing it.” Wayne Clough, Author, Best of Both Worlds Museums and cultural institutions are leaving no stone unturned to digitize history. Archiving photos form an integral part […]

Decoding The Importance Of Metadata In Digitization And Preservation Of Content

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Decoding The Importance Of Metadata In Digitization And Preservation Of Content INTRODUCTION Digital media has come a long way over the past decade. The shift from single-screen to multiple-screen and multi-device, from the subscription-based model to OTT service providers is apparent over the years. Keeping in line with the demand, broadcasters are also broadening their […]

Six Steps For Restoring Your Old Films

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Six Steps For Restoring Your Old Films Did you know that 50% of all full-length features produced before 1950 have vanished? Fewer than 20% of features from the 1920s survive in complete form; survival rates of 1910s is <10%? While more than 90% of the world cinema produced before 1929 can no more be restored […]

Key Considerations For Digitizing Hospital Records

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Key Considerations For Digitizing Hospital Records With the ever-growing population leading to an increasing number of patients every day, hospital staff and doctors find it difficult to maintain medical records on paper. The traditional system of keeping records is not only cumbersome but also has other challenges like: Slow: With information being exchanged mainly through calls, […]

Five Factors That Damage Audio Tapes

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Five Factors That Damage Audio Tapes Cassette tapes were first produced at a mass scale in the early 1960s and became popular in the 1980s. Long before DVDs and cloud storage became popular, audio tapes and reels were used to record information. Magnetic tapes have a lifespan between 10 – 30 years and has been […]

How Cultural Institutions Are Leveraging Photo Archiving

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How Cultural Institutions Are Leveraging Photo Archiving Museums and cultural institutions play a valuable role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of our planet. By recording the history of different era and communities, such institutions help us understand our history, deepening our knowledge and respect for various cultures and traditions. However, with time, the ways […]

7 Document Management Trends To Watch Out For

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7 Document Management Trends To Watch Out For Businesses world over are undergoing a digital transformation and organizations are investing in tools, technology and processes to go paperless by converting their documents to digital formats. These documents may be forms, invoices, letters books, journals, photos, maps, manuscripts, office records or other printed materials. Apart from […]

Photo Digitization: Top Six Mistakes To Avoid

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Photo Digitization: Top Six Mistakes To Avoid For centuries, pictures have been documenting history. Long before cameras came into existence, humans used to paint on the walls of the caves to depict scenes from their daily lives, communicate with each other, and pass on their culture to the future generations. Important events like meetings between […]

5 Classics Films Restored For The Digital Age

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5 Classics Films Restored For The Digital Age Movies made with photosensitive films and analog cameras until the 1990s had great details, but was also susceptible to dirt, temperature changes, and rough handling. As classics and old movies fall prey to the effects of time, content producers are digitizing to restore them. With easy access […]