DOTS (Digital Optical Technology System) is a digital storage media that is:
archival for no less than 100 years
non-magnetic
chemically inert
immune from electromagnetic fields including electromagnetic pulse (EMP)
able to be stored in normal office environments or extremes ranging from 15º to 150º F
Because there are no demanding climate control requirements, DOTS is a low-cost, environmentally-friendly way to truly archive data long term.
DOTS is a true visual “eye-readable” method of storing digital files. With sufficient magnification, one can actually see the digital information. Our “Rosetta Leader™” specification calls for microfiche-scale human readable text at the beginning of each tape with instructions on how the data is encoded and instructions on how to actually construct a reader. Because the information is visible, as long as cameras and imaging devices are available, the information will always be recoverable.
No other storage medium is stable for 100+ years under conditions of benign neglect. It ensures legal, cultural, and historical data are preserved with accuracy and authenticity.