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Case Studies
Welsh Blood Service :
Background
The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) is a division of Velindre NHS Trust. They collect voluntary, non-remunerated blood donations from South, West and part of Mid Wales, which are then processed and tested before distribution to hospitals.
The Challenge
The client has a requirement to retain access to documents or document images over many years. Media is currently in CD format and original hard copy. Any media must be secure, enduring and capable of being readily retrieved.
The Solution
Transmedia digitised all relevant documents, including indexing and creation of hyperlinks for use with image viewing and retrieval software. We also provided archival storage and retrieval of original documents, together with confidential, certified destruction where required. This solution meets all of the WBS archiving requirements consistent with current ISO Standards.
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Companies House :
Background
Based in Cardiff, the organisation collects data from some 1.4 million live UK companies. Its main role is the registration and provision of UK business information. Since March 1995, over 25 million documents have become available online. The total grows by more than 5 million per annum.
The Challenge
UK companies are legally required to submit their annual audited accounts to Companies House. Their submissions arrive in a variety of formats, eg: paper, disc, magnetic tape, etc.
The Solution
Transmedia collected the information and within 24 hours converted it to the desired medium including Computer Output to Microfilm (COM) and Computer Output to Laser Disk (COLD).
"Transmedia are ideal for our bulk media conversion , as the information is required on a very fast turnaround..."
Steve Davies, Purchasing Manager
Companies House
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The National Archives :
Background
The National Archives, www.nationalarchives.gov.uk, is a government department and an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). As the official archives of the UK government, it cares for, makes available and ‘brings alive’ a vast collection of over 1000 years of historical records, including the treasured Domesday Book.
Not only safeguarding historical information, The National Archives also manages current digital information and devises new technological solutions for keeping government records readable now and in the future. It provides world class research facilities and expert advice, publishes all UK legislation and official publications and is a leading advocate for the archive sector. At the heart of information policy, The National Archives sets standards of best practice that actively promotes and encourages public access to, and the re-use of information, both online or onsite at Kew. This work helps inform today’s decisions and ensures that they become tomorrow’s permanent record.
The National Archives brings together the Public Record Office, Historical Manuscripts Commission, the Office of Public Sector Information and Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. See also www.opsi.gov.uk.
The Challenge
For over thirty years The National Archives has microfilmed a wide range of heritage documents, including books, census forms, bound volumes of varying sizes, files, plans and maps. The vast archive aims at both the presentation and sharing of accumulated material. The challenge was to web-enable over 7 million images of widely varying quality, density and condition.
The Solution
To meet the challenge, Transmedia utilised a variety of state-of-the-art scanners and software techniques. The end product includes both high and low resolution images which can now be globally accessed via the web.
"Transmedia have been a digitisation framework partner for some years. They’ve provided innovative solutions when dealing with difficult material..."
Gary Flatman, Commercial Business Development
The National Archives
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British Airways Avionics Engineering (BAAE) - Llantrisant
Background
British Airways Avionic Engineering is one of the most advanced avionic maintenance facilities in the world. Opened in 1993, the company’s 140,000 square foot site in South Wales provides a comprehensive one-stop shop for all avionic maintenance. It leads the industry in high-quality service, reliability and fast turnaround times.
The Challenge
BAAE have a vast amount of information in relation to their maintenance service records, which are critical to their processes. Each process is quality checked and certified to conform to CAA regulations. The challenge was to digitise these records to enable easy access to end users, auditors, etc.
The Solution
Transmedia collected, digitised and indexed the records. We then provided the client with our own software retrieval system for the images, allowing them immediate access for auditing purposes and providing them with a comprehensive history of all completed maintenance and testing. We continue to digitise these records today.
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Ford Motor Company, Bridgend Plant
Background
The Bridgend plant plays a key role in Ford Motor Company's European operations. Among its many activities, the unit produces engines for the Jaguar range of cars.
The Challenge
Historically, all technical manuals were paper-based. The necessary manufacturing process revisions and updates were difficult to control and implement in an efficient and effective manner.
The Solution
Transmedia digitised all technical manuals and linked them to the varying tasks. Scanned information was downloaded to a server managed by the document controller. On-site engineers can now gain instant access to their manuals through touch screens, without the loss of familiarity and authenticity of the hard-copy manuals. The fast response and shared knowledge approach adopted for the solution gained rapid approval by staff and unions.
"We used to handle manuals around the workplace. Now, thanks to Transmedia, who effectively and efficiently digitised all of our technical manuals, we can now control revisions and deliver vital information to our engineers quickly and easily...."
Alun Riley, Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineering
Ford Motor Company, Bridgend
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