Data conversion is the transfer of computer data from the host system onto CD for long-term storage and retrieval. The host system can be any computer that can generate a text or an ASCII print file, PDF or Microsoft Office file. The data can be supplied to Quantor by magnetic tape, cartridge or email. The data conversion service is achieved in conjunction with the Alchemy or Hitec laboratories software.

The key features:

• Data compression by a factor of five
• Capture prescribed index fields at the time the data is imported
• “Full content indexing” - a user can search on any data in the file whether or not it was set-up as a search field
• Screen image and printouts resemble the original document
• Very fast retrieval speeds

• The computer system or software has become redundant and there is no need to migrate
• The computer cannot provide a full transaction history
• The users want to distribute searchable documents but not allow the originals to be altered
• To avoid scanning paper when electronic documents are available