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The Problem

Read news articles that showcase the problems with current archival technology.

The Solution: DOTS

DOTS is a process to secure information long-term with accuracy, authenticity, and availability. DOTS is simple, inexpensive, and environmentally-responsible.

Proven

DOTS is proven to be stable for over 100 years, maintaining its integrity under conditions ranging from -9º to 65º C (-15º to 150º F)

Op-Ed by Group 47

Read the Op-Ed by Rob Hummel and Jimmy Kemp about DOTS, published in the Washington Times

The Problem
The Solution: DOTS
Proven
Op-Ed by Group 47

Simple & Inexpensive

No demanding A/C or humidity requirements. No need for extensive monitoring for degradation. Migration challenges and costs are eliminated.

Stable

DOTS is stable for no less than 100 years, under normal room temperature. Can withstand extreme temperature swings. After recording, the tape actually becomes archivally stronger.

Green

No migration or environmental controls needed. No billions of BTUs spent cooling disk farms. No contributing countless tapes to landfills. No excessive CO₂ emissions.

Secure

Non-magnetic tape that is not subject to corrosion, delamination, or fading dyes. Immune to damage by magnetic fields, static, water, or petrochemicals. Data can be recovered with a light and a lens.