The Preservica blog
Observations, news and opinion on all aspects of the industry, from the keyboards of the team here at Preservica.
Open your archive – unlock the value: SAA Archives 2017
I recently returned from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) annual members conference in Portland, Oregon. This year close to 2,000 attendees made this SAA’s largest west coast conference ever.
Why we need long-term thinking for long-term records
Regardless of the sector you work in, there’s a tendency for users and managers to focus exclusively on the short-term. This sometimes means that we lose opportunities to act in our long-term interest. Here’s why we need to think long-term and take action to protect critical digital records:
Digital preservation high on the agenda at recent Information Governance and Records Management conferences
How to protect and ensure the availability of long-term digital business information was a hot topic of conversation at three events Preservica attended in May.
Product Innovation, User Experience and the Future of Digital Preservation: Preservica Global User Group 2017
Last week I was privileged enough to be a part of Preservica’s Global User Group Meeting, taking place this year at the stunning venue of Magdalen College, Oxford, UK.
Exploring digital preservation best practice with UNESCO PERSIST
The PERSIST Project is an initiative to ensure the long-term sustainable access and survival of digital heritage.
How not to build a digital archive: lessons from the dark side of the force
Fans of the latest Star Wars saga Rogue One will notice that Digital Archiving forms a prominent part in the new film.
HSBC wins Digital Preservation Initiative in Industry Award
Recently the Preservica team had the pleasure of attending the prestigious Digital Preservation Awards (DPA) at the Wellcome Trust, London.
Celebrating ‘Explore Your Archive’ Week
This week is Explore Your Archive week – a brilliant opportunity to exhibit the unique potential of archives to excite and intrigue people, bring communities together, and share amazing stories.
In celebration of American Archives Month
The month of October marks American Archives Month (#AmericanArchivesMonth) across the US that recognizes the collaborative efforts of archiving professionals and repositories across North America, highlighting the importance of preserving historic records for generations to come.