InfoArchive Application Retirement

Want to upgrade to current technology but an antiquated system is holding you hostage?  InfoArchive can help!

InfoArchive Application RetirementRegulatory and industry standards are requiring enterprises to retain data longer and longer - but what happens to that data when that enterprise wants to advance their process and upgrade to the newest technology?  All too often that business-critical information is trapped in old applications, hindering the ability to take advantage of more advanced systems.  In addition, maintenance of old systems is a laborious and expensive process consumed by antiquated backup platforms, inefficient hardware, and licensing costs.  InfoArchive aims to solve this problem by converting your data into an accessible, unified data store so that you can archive your old content management system and upgrade to modern solutions.

InfoArchive enables you to eliminate backup tapes, streamline storage processes, and reduce maintenance on old systems by transitioning your enterprise to reliable, new hardware and optimizing that digital storage for your needs.  By converting your data to a unified digital format a plethora of content management opportunities are opened so that workers have quick, reliable access to the critical information they need to keep your business running.

The process of retiring data goes by many names - application archiving, data archiving, application rationalization, data rationalization, application sunsetting, legacy application decommissioning, application retirement and more - but InfoArchive can do them all.  Reduce your costs and open up access to your information, all while complying with the regulatory requirements of your industry with InfoArchive.

Key Benefits

  • Upgrade to new systems – without losing your old data.
  • Save money – move old data off outdated, expensive technology.
  • Improve workflows – utilize new resources to run your enterprise.

Archive all types of information

InfoArchive offers a flexible platform that accepts and archives all types of information, making it ideal for a large variety of industries.  With it you can archive:

  • transactions
  • documents
  • voice recordings
  • xml data
  • print streams
  • other types of data (structured and unstructured) 

Flexible data access

With its intuitive user interface and smart search features, it’s easy to retrieve information stored with InfoArchive.  Data is catalogued in a unified repository, enabling quick access across a distributed enterprise by clients, employees, partners, and regulators.  And, perhaps the greatest benefit to InfoArchive is that you can access a file without relying on slow, antiquated systems that may only be available in specific locations.  InfoArchive truly enhances your ability access your business-critical information.

InfoArchive also offers this flexibility while maintaining strict security and regulatory control over your data.  Comply with retention, data encryption, electronic signature, and time stamping requirements easily, all while maintaining easy access.  InfoArchive also supports PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and complies with the Open Archive Information System standard (OAIS).

Industry-standard format

Enable easy access to your data with InfoArchive’s ability to translate your information into platform-agnostic and lightweight XML formats.  Billions of files can be stored in an InfoArchive system.  And, XML formats used are industry standard so it’s easy to share files across applications if necessary.

No software dependencies

InfoArchive allows you to transition your enterprise away from old content management systems easily and with compliance to the standards applicable to your industry.  By upgrading to new systems, you not only save money by eliminating expensive licensing fees on old software, but on labor as well.  New, efficient systems require less IT support to operate and cataloging data in a digital repository removes the burdens of paper storage as well.

Want to learn more?

PaperFree offers system health checks to determine your enterprise's readiness to archive your data and is ready to answer questions about InfoArchive.  Please contact us to learn more.