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Tape Copy and Reformat
At DPTS we are able to copy data in any format and on virtually any media. When copying from one media to another we produce an exact bit-to-bit copy of the data. No knowledge of the input data format is required

During the copying process, data can be edited by selecting specific file ranges, and/or concatenated by copying many inputs on to a single output.

All DPTS media transcription is performed using the renowned Diplomat™ Transcription software. We can reformat data from and to a wide range of formats including:
  • ASCII, EBCDIC, BCDIC
  • SEGA, SEGB, SEGC, SEGD, SEGY
  • LIS, LAS, DLIS, BIT
  • UKOOA, SEGP
  • RODE, TAR, IBM Standard Label encapsulation, TIF
  • VMS Backup
  • 7-track and 21-track tape formats
  • Proprietary formats

DPTS can read from and write to various media including:
  • 7-track, 9-track and 21 track "round" tapes
  • 3480, 3490, 3490E, 3590, 3590E, LTO Ultium cartridges
  • 4mm and 8mm cassettes
  • DLT and DTF cartridges
  • CD, DVD, Optical, Floppy and other Disks

For a compete listing, see our media capability.
  Quality control is a vital component of our transcription process. The Diplomat™ software allows on-screen plots of the data to be produced for real-time QC. Logs of actual data transcribed are automatically compared with run lists produced from existing databases and paper data, and any anomalies are reported for investigation by our experienced QC staff. All QC checks are saved in digital form to CD as a permanent record for DPTS and our clients.

Our achievement of ISO 9001:2000 accreditation demonstrates our commitment to providing quality services.

The Diplomat™ Transcription software automatically generates Index Files of data transcribed for easy upload into databases and Databanks.


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