We’re the complete digital archive builder.
 

 

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to unbind my documents to archive them?
No, we use our custom-designed scanning system to handle your bound documents without causing damage.
 
What would be the smallest amount of papers that you would archive at one time?
We will archive any amount of documents.
 
What is your capacity on a project?
We have no limit to the size of our files or data base. We have in excess of 13 million documents in our servers at this time and growing daily.
 
Would it be better or cheaper to archive my microfilm?
No, your original papers are what you will want to archive. We can control your quality with originals which is not possible with microfilm.
 
Who owns the archive and the PDF’s?
We never take possession of your content, it is always yours.
 
How secure is your system?
We have several levels of security which are turned on according to the security requested.
 
What if you burn down, will my archives be gone?
Upon completion of your archive, we send you a high resolution hard drive with your whole archive on it to be stored at your site. We also have a redundant copy of your archive running as a backup in an off-site location. In the event that we lose this site for any reason, the backup will start and you’ll have no interruption.

Can you archive my documents, turn them into text-searchable documents and then get everything back to me and I will find my own program to search them?
Yes, we can do that after discussing the options with you.

How is ArcaSearch different from other digital archiving companies?
We’re the complete digital archive builder. From planning, scanning, image processing to researching software and hosting, we do it all.  There is no finger pointing here.

Is MAX available for birthday parties?
If MAX is in town, he’s known to like a good party.

Once the documents are scanned and archived, can we add more content?
Yes.  This is an ongoing relationship. 

Need more information? Email us. cal.sixta@arcasearch.com