Bureau: What is Data Conversion?

Data conversion is the term used for converting data from one operating system or file structure to another. Other terms that describe data conversion are data manipulation, format conversion and data exchange.

Simple Data Conversion: Simple data conversion is the transferring of files between different operating systems or backup routines without converting the data.

Examples of Simple Data Conversion Jobs:

Transferring data between different PC backups - for example - Sytos Plus to NT Backup
Transferring data from Unix backup tapes onto Windows compatible CD. Unix systems use a line feed and no carriage return. In this case the line feed would be changed to a carriage return.

Complicated Data Conversion: Complicated data conversion jobs involve converting the file structure and in most cases writing the converted data to a different tape and/or operating system.

Examples of Complicated Data Conversion Jobs

Conversion of AS400 database in fixed length EBCDIC to an ASCII comma delimited or csv file for a PC.
Conversion of DC600 System 36 files into Word files on a CD.
Convert datasets and libraries from ICL and AS400 systems to ASA files for COM and COLD companies.
Convert files from old typesetting system tape backups for use in more modern DTP packages.
Convert EBCDIC database with binary and packed fields to an ASCII comma delimited or csv file for a PC.

These types of jobs can occur on disks or tapes. Whichever it is eMag-InterMedia can almost certainly help with your conversion requirement.

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