About Us

History

Group 47 was created to bring to market DOTS (Digital Optical Technology System) – the groundbreaking digital data archiving solution developed by the Eastman Kodak Company. DOTS has been proven in tests to preserve digital data for 200-2000+ years, and Kodak invested over $250 million in today’s dollars to develop the technology.

Group 47 acquired from Kodak all identified DOTS patents, designs, information on manufacturing processes, and a complete transfer of all technical documentation. In addition, Group 47 obtained free and clear access to Kodak’s patent portfolio for any previously related IP, along with access to existing and former Kodak employees with DOTS-related knowledge and/or experience.

Group 47 has extended the DOTS patent portfolio with new patents for improved manufacturing processes, as well as for Group 47’s Bit Plane Imaging Format that is explained in the video currently featured on our homepage.

We’ve assembled a team that is uniquely qualified to provide guidance and support for meeting any manufacturing challenges in bringing DOTS to market.

Since its founding, Group 47 has developed strong relationships with potential DOTS customers around the globe including multiple branches of the US Federal Government, as well as numerous media and entertainment organizations. They all share the conviction that, when it becomes available, DOTS will be their preferred solution for archiving their digital data that they now measure in hundreds of petabytes each year.

Executive Team

Rob Hummel

President

As President, Rob brought together the team responsible for securing the relevant patent portfolio and take the steps to bring DOTS to market.
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Steve DeWindt

Chairman

As Chairman, Steve brings his wealth of knowledge, proven leadership skills, and business acumen in the world of technology startups to partner with Rob at bringing DOTS to market. [ Read More ]

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Dan Rosen

Chief Technology Officer

In the role of CTO, Dan plays a critical role in furthering the DOTS technology with new innovations and methods of leveraging the technology. [ Read More ]

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Jim Minno

EVP, Product Development

Jim brings to Group 47 a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding the history of DOTS, as well as a wealth of key relationships with the scientists and engineers who invented and developed DOTS. [ Read More ]

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Dick Sehlin

Executive Vice President

Dick currently advises Group 47 on issues of product development and company operations, as well as provides background information and relationships critical to the further development of DOTS.
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Jimmy Kemp

EVP, Federal Systems

Jimmy has worked tirelessly to establish and maintain connections to potential Group 47 funders as well as potential DOTS users, in order to ensure the success of DOTS in the marketplace. [ Read More ]

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