Government records and archive authorities around the country have developed a range of policies, standards and guidelines to help organisations better manage the capture of digital information. However, there appear to be some major structural obstacles preventing effective digital archive appraisal and permanent records transfer. 

The majority of large organisations pay significant attention to their content, but are looking at additional channels for publication given the meteoric rise in use of smart devices, tablets and e-book readers. Organisations are increasingly seeking to move print publications into digital formats to improve distribution effectiveness and reduce costs.