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Securing the past for the future

With over 40 years’ experience providing digitisation to the GLAM sector, we understand preserving all types of rare and fragile cultural heritage material including books, microfilm, microfiche, photographs, negatives, slides, maps and large format material through digital methods secures the past for the future.

DatacomIT is a 100% Australian owned company and is a recognised leader in digitisation of preservation material for cultural institutions. Utilising proven leading-edge technologies, we have a clear determination to deliver the most efficient and effective solution available.

The DatacomIT team has established long-standing credibility within the archives and digitisation industry, offering expertise and professionalism to our clients.

Digitisation

Through scanning and digitisation, you will be able to understand, interrogate, and use the data, extracting value from the information held.

Digital Preservation

Keep content safely stored, make sure it can be found and trusted, and automatically update files to future-friendly formats.

Collection Management

Build your identity, enrich your collections, capture and manage new content, as well as discuss new ideas from anywhere in the world

Equipment

By having a range of options, we can help customers find the right scanner to meet their specific needs and budget.

Leaders in Digitisation and Digital Preservation Solutions

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DATACOMIT NEWS

Preserving Jensen Motors’ Legacy: The Digitisation of Richard Calver’s Archive

Jensen Motors Limited was a British car manufacturer renowned for its luxury, high-performance vehicles. It was founded in 1936 by brothers Alan and Richard Jensen. Over time, Jensen transitioned to producing its own cars, becoming an icon of British automotive...

Randwick City Library ‘Our Story’: Preserving Local History

DatacomIT would like to congratulate the team at Randwick City Council Library for the launch of their Our Story, Recollect site, which is now live to the public. Randwick City Library's "Our Story”, is an online platform that showcases the rich history and cultural...

Webinar Invitation – Curating Special Collections from Community Contributions

DatacomIT is excited to announce we are hosting a special webinar featuring guest presentation by Gillian Allen, Library Officer - Local Studies, City of Ryde Libraries. Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025 Time: 2pm - 3pm AEDT Location: 1 hour online webinar (webinar links...

Government Aviation Body Archives Take Flight into the Digital Age

For the past few years, we’ve been on a high-flying mission with a Government Aviation Body —bringing decades of history into the digital era. Because let’s face it, negatives don’t last forever, but the stories they capture are too important to be left in the dark!...

Continuing the Journey to Preserve the Past and Protect the Future

We’re excited to announce that DatacomIT is back in full swing for 2025! This year, we’ve already started digitising new projects and safeguarding critical data, helping institutions transform the way they protect and access their most valuable records. Our commitment...

THANK YOU!

As we recollect on the year gone by, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of assisting you this year. Together, we’ve accomplished incredible milestones, including the digitisation and digital preservation of millions of invaluable materials....

Trade-in & Save – Upgrade your outdated Microfilm Scanner

IS YOUR MICROFILM SCANNER OUTDATED? Simply trade-in your outdated microfilm scanner to save on the latest Platinum Award Winning STViewScan 4 microfilm scanner -  with an 18MP camera and Perfectview Software.The STViewScan 4 can view all microforms – roll microfilm,...

Recollect for Universities Webinar

DatacomIT is excited to invite universities, university libraries, archives, and all education professionals to our upcoming Recollect Webinar for Universities featuring Lachlan Glanville, Senior Archivist, Digital & Systems at the University of Melbourne...

IFLA Information Futures Summit 2024

DatacomIT is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Recollect, ST Imaging, and i2S Innovative Imaging Solutions at the upcoming International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2024 Conference in Brisbane! As a global event uniting the...

Wenona School and PLC Sydney Enhance Access to Educational Heritage Archives

We are pleased to share a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to preserving and providing access to valuable collections within university and school archives. As part of this progress, we are excited to announce the successful launch of Recollect at two...

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