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Data Auditing & Database Correction


The research undertaken by DPTS into the causes and treatments of media decay have resulted in our ability to perform tape database audits. A representative sample of tapes are selected from each version of a dataset. The selected tapes are assessed to determine the condition of the media. The audit also determines how accurately data formats adhere to accepted industry standard formats. The results are presented to the client in a report with recommendations regarding what further action is necessary.   With a data audit, DPTS can accurately assess the relative condition of the entire data set. Thus it can serve as a guide to remastering costs and orders of priority may be attached to the transcription of tapes to high density media.


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