PDF/A for Governments
Convert Your Records Securely and Quickly With GovOS PDF/A Application
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Moving on From Microfilm
Due to increasing costs and delays in microfilm creation, quality issues, and storage expenses, many counties are opting to switch to PDF/A for permanent record retention.
GovOS offers conversion services to counties that want to replace historical and go-forward digitized images with PDF/A.
An ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF), PDF/A is specialized for use in archiving and long-term preservation of electronic documents.
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Benefits of PDF/A Services
Historic Conversion
Historic Conversion
- Confidence that all digitized records are archived; no searching film inventories
- Capture marginal notations omitted by microfilm
- Improve file storage and retrieval with meta data and index files
- Eliminate concerns of vinegar syndrome, acid marks or physical degradation on film
Secure Storage
Secure Storage
- Logical file structure for record storage
- Lower cost than microfilm storage
- Secure, automated uploads to cloud storage with authorized access only
- Redundant storage for high availability and data recoverability
Go-Forward Conversion
Go-Forward Conversion
- No wait time for conversion
- Automatic updates ensure most recent image is converted and archived
- Lower cost than microfilm creation, processing, and retrieval
- No staff needed to inspect or review inventory
Education & Inspiration
Resources for Local Government Officials
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Short-Term Rental Report: The State of Tennessee STRs in 2023
Tennessee is making strides in the management of its short-term rentals. See how these well-known Tennessee cities and counties are working with STR operators.
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Local Government Best Practices: Asheville, NC
Our ‘Local Government Best Practices’ series profiles innovators in the public sector who are bringing digital transformation to their municipality.
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5 Local Government Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Age of Remote Work
Local governments must balance the realities of remote work with the security of agency systems in their move from in-person to virtual delivery of public services.
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