Computer Output to Laser Disk

storage (COLD) The capture of large (typically mainframe

generated) reports on optical media such that sections are

accessible as individual documents. A successor technology to

"COM" (Computer Output on Microfilm).

In 1999 the AIIM renamed COLD to ERM/COLD (Enterprise Report

Management), to better reflect the changes and improvements

this technology has undergone throughout the years.

An example application is PearlDoc QuickFile InformationManagement System (IMS).

(2001-04-30)