Physically present future preserved

Physically present future preserved

introduction Reshaping digital preservation Ensuring future access to today s digital data is a constant challenge. As data volume grows, complexity and risk increase. Migration-based preservation strategies are costly, involve a risk of data loss and do not address the core of the problem; the need for data security and future-proof access. A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DIGITAL PRESERVATION Our ambition is to reshape digital preservation with a holistic approach. We make your valuable data secure and accessible regardless of future technological developments. Our solution is designed for maintaining the integrity of your data whilst ensuring they can be reproduced at some point in the future. We make digital data physically present and future preserved. LIFTING FILM INTO THE DIGITAL ERA By combining innovative research with well-proven technology, we have developed an OAIS compliant solution for digital preservation. We transform photosensitive film into a digital preservation medium, similar to what was done with magnetic tape some years back. Our solution is as easy to use as any other digital technology, but with a unique security, integrity and longevity. EXPECTED DATA GROWTH 2009-2020 EXTABYTES EXPECTED MIGRATION COST ARCHIVE OF 1 000 000 DIGITAL FILES EURO 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 9 000 000 8 000 000 7 000 000 6 000 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 3 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 2055 2060 Source: IDC, Digital University Study, 2014 (til expected data growth graph) Source: Erik Oltmans and Nanda Kol, A comparison between emulation and migration in terms of cost (til Exp. Migration costs graph)

open archival information system By turning film into a digital storage medium, we combine the welldocumented preservation qualities of photosensitive materials with the accessibility enabled by operating within a standard IT infrastructure. MIGRATION-FREE By storing your digital data in archival file formats on our unique piqlfilm, repetitive migrations are no longer needed. You avoid the risk of migration-related corruption and data loss, you ll save time and get a more predictable long-term cost. UNALTERABLE Your data is preserved securely on a true WORM (Write Once, Read Many) medium, making it impossible to manipulate or delete recorded data. SEARCHABLE Operated within a standard IT environment, your data is fully searchable. You ll find what you need, whenever you need it. PERMANENT Photosensitive storage medium are robust with proven long-term qualities, and piqlfilm is tested to together with its packaging to last for 500 years. Although your time perspective may be shorter, you can trust that your data will remain intact. The best of two worlds FLEXIBLE Depending on your needs you can store your data in computer readable digital format or as human readable text or images. You can also combine the two for additional security. FUTURE-PROOF We make data retrieval independent of access to specific technologies or vendors. For disaster recovery, all you need is a light source and any type of digital camera and computer. Readable text explains how to reproduce your files.

the service and process How it works 2 We write your digital data and metadata onto a secure, migration-free preservation medium with proven long-term qualities; our high-resolution piqlfilm. The film is protected in our unique piql- Box. Select between storing the data in computer readable digital format or as human readable text or images. 1 Transfer your digital data. We accept all file formats of any size, ranging from pure text documents to images and audio-visual contents. 3 Your data is searchable and can be retrieved in minutes, whether you store the piqlbox yourself or let us do it for you. Readable text with source codes and file format specifications ensure future access regardless of availability to specific technologies or vendors.

technology as enabler Piql Preservation Services are based on our certified turnkey solution which includes all equipment and processes needed for writing, storing and reading back your files. The technology is developed in cooperation with some of the most renowned companies and institutions within their fields, such as Fraunhofer, Norner and IPI (Image Permanence Institute). HOW WE PRESERVE YOUR DATA Preserving data is just as easy as storing to any other device or e.g. in the Cloud; the difference lays in the security, integrity and longevity of the solution. We use our high-precision piqlwriter to write your digital files and related metadata onto piqlfilm. Both digital and human readable storage of data is possible. The film is protected in a labelled piqlbox, which is tested together with film to ensure your data lasts for at least 500 years under ISO storage conditions. Our solution may be integrated into your existing digital preservation system or digital asset management system for easy search and access.

technology as enabler HOW WE ENSURE LONG-TERM ACCESS We use the same methods for error correction as most other storage technologies. The formats and algorithms are printed on the film in both human readable and digital formats. It is of uttermost importance to us that all information needed to decode the data is available to those that may need it sometime in the future, so even the source code for the decoding software is stored on the reel. For additional security we can write file format specifications on the film. HOW TO READ BACK YOUR DATA When you request your file back, the correct piqlbox is collected from storage and placed on piqlreader. It will read the needed part of the film and decode the information before making the file available to you. You may also recover your files by using any compatible digital scanner and our open source decoding software. OUR STORY Since the start of the company in Norway in 2002, our passion has been to creatively challenge the industry standard within imaging and display technology. After having revolutionised the way the film industry prints their movies, our vision is to reshape data preservation. Piql Preservation Services, enabled by our unique technology, is offered through a worldwide network of service providers.

contact Piql AS Grønland 56 3045 Drammen NORWAY T +47 90 53 34 32 F +47 32 82 82 47 M office@piql.com W www.piql.com