Cut costs with data archiving

Every organization has a unique data lifecycle and retention requirement. Therefore, data archiving is not a standard solution but a strategic choice that must be tailored to the business context. By setting up archiving in the right way, production storage remains manageable and data is archived securely and structured for future use.

Efficient archiving and structuring of data

Data archiving goes beyond simply moving old files. A good archiving plan ensures that data is automatically classified and stored on the appropriate storage solution. This creates visibility, improves findability and makes it easier to comply with laws and regulations.

By attaching metadata to files, documents and datasets can be found quickly. This saves time and prevents employees from searching for lost or scattered information. Implementing archiving smartly creates a more efficient data structure without placing unnecessary burden on expensive storage systems.

Saving space with deduplication

An additional benefit of data archiving is deduplication. Within every organization, duplicate files inevitably arise, leading to unnecessarily high storage costs. By detecting and removing duplicates during the archiving process, storage space is used optimally. This process is fully automated which increases efficiency and keeps the data structure clean.

Data archiving is not a backup solution

Backup and archiving are both about data storage, but serve different purposes. Backups focus on incident recovery and are refreshed periodically. Instead, data archiving focuses on long-term storage of infrequently used data in a cost-effective manner. This means that archived data is not immediately available for disaster recovery but is structurally preserved for consultation and compliance.

A well-designed IT strategy combines both. We help organizations set up a balanced balance between backup and archiving so that data remains secure, available and cost-effective.