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1st PDF/UA Competence Center Meeting

PDF/UA Competence Center | March 23, 2012

We will talk about the current status of the PDF/UA standard, goals of the PDF/UA Competence Center, and will discuss many technical topics. [...]

PDF/A – The Basics: A new standard for long-term archiving

PDF Tools AG | August 4, 2011

ƒƒWhat are the advantages of the PDF/A Standard? ƒƒWhat is the PDF/A Standard? ƒƒWhat do PDF/A-1a, PDF/A-1b, PDF/A2 mean? ƒƒHow is the PDF/A Standard implemented? ƒƒIs PDF/A the solution for long-term archiving? [...]

PDF/A – A New Standard for Long-Term Archiving

PDF/A Competence Center | August 4, 2011

ISO 19005-1 defines “a file format based on PDF, known as PDF/A, which provides a mechanism for representing electronic documents in a manner that preserves their visual appearance over time, independent of the tools and systems used for creating, storing or rendering the files.” (from ISO 19005-1). The Standard does not define an archiving strategy or the goals of an archiving system. It identifies a “profile” for electronic documents that ensures the documents can be reproduced in years to come. [...]

PDF/A-2 Published

PDF/A Competence Center | July 2, 2011

The PDF/A-2 standard (ISO 19005-2) has just been published by ISO. [...]

Iowa Courts Embrace PDF/A

PDF/A Competence Center | May 9, 2011

The US District Court of Southern Iowa has announced that PDF/A is its standard of choice for filing documents in the future. Calling it “desirable” to move to the PDF/A standard, the court’s website says, “The CM/ECF Working Groups, the Administrative Office, and perhaps Judicial Conference committees will be considering whether to develop a nationwide plan for all courts to begin enforcement of the PDF/A requirement on the same date. For now, all courts are encouraged to begin their preparations for the transition to PDF/A.” [...]