Calgary based
Veritas GeoServices is to archive
and manage seismic data for Union Pacific Resources Inc. (UPRI). The
long-term
service agreement includes archiving multi-format data types to
leading-edge
storage media and technology. Seismic data will be stored using RODE
encapsulation and will undergo ‘stringent quality control
procedures.’ Seisland
Manager This digital
archival of seismic data will allow
UPRI to utilize Seisland Manager as their data management application
including
the retrieval of archived data stored on site at Veritas via a
high-speed direct
fiber network connection. cost
conscious Veritas’ VP of Geomatics and
Data Management Barry Bergos said "We specialize in providing instant,
reliable and cost-conscious data management and access, with a
comprehensive
suite of archival and storage technologies. With fully customized
24-hour
instant access to proprietary on-line data, UPRI will be in a position
to fully
leverage its critical data assets without the requirement of additional
hardware
or software." � This article originally appeared in Oil IT Journal 2000 Issue # 2. For more information or to comment on this topic email here.