Before digital technology took the world by storm, microfiche represented a revolution in data storage technology. A space saving of 98% over paper ensured ultra compact storage possibilities, with other significant advantages such as faster retrieval of data, no re-filing and inexpensive back-up copies. Microfiche was much in use during the 70’s, 80’s and well into the 90’s.

Today, however, with advancements in digital technology, microfiche has become passé. Many valuable collections which are still stored on microfiche cannot be accessed easily anymore. Equipment once used to retrieve and display the images on microfiche just isn’t readily available.

The solution? Convert your microfiche images to digital- before they are lost forever!

Try our microfiche scanning services today, for free! (*conditions apply)

The advantages?

• Digital images can be preserved for over 300 years.
• Digital images are easily retrievable- information can be accessed, printed and distributed in seconds from the desktop using a network and a secured web server.

Why make the switch at all?

• Microfiche can deteriorate over time, especially if storage conditions are not optimal. Your valuable images are rendered irretrievable.
• As digitization is taking over the world, hardware support for microfiche retrieval is fast being phased out, and microfilm readers are on the decline.
• Accessing microfiche records takes time, effort and expertise.

Why IIST?

• At Sri IIST Inc, we have had over a decade of experience in microfiche scanning. Our technicians have professionally handled millions of old fiche and converted them into high quality digital images.
• In some cases, the fiche images are badly preserved and require chemical cleaning prior to scanning. We realize how valuable your information is to you, and provide careful cleaning processes free of charge.
• We convert all formats of microfiche documents into various digital images using our state-of-the-art Mekel, NextScan and Sunrise scanners.
• Rushed for time? We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can handle the largest of your microfiche scanning jobs with competence.
• Whether your microfiche is COM, Jacketed, or 105mm fiche, you can rest assured your job will be done on time and within budget.
• Your privacy is our number one priority. We have handled top-security data with no data loss and in complete confidentiality.
• Our production process is designed to provide the utmost safety while handling your film. Your job is logged in with the production manager; with stringent quality control processes in place before, during and after the scanning. The finished job is carefully packaged and sent back to you with your originals.
• The output is typically in TIFF Group 4 or PDF formats.

Our customers have the last word!