Arkivum vs OpenText Archive Center

Arkivum is a browser-based SaaS archive for organizations that need long-term data retention and digital preservation. It combines safeguarded storage, preservation copies, search, controlled access and migration support to help keep archived material usable. Data is kept in at least two geographic locations, with a third optional, and receives automated integrity checks alongside immutable storage. Hosting is on AWS, with locations aligned to customer data-sovereignty requirements and an optional Azure escrow copy.

Arkivum can create preservation copies for well over one hundred common file formats while retaining original files. Its browser dashboard supports standard and custom metadata search, full-text search for certain formats, file previews and metadata validation. SharePoint and OneDrive connect through Office 365 integration, while an open API supports other integrations. Regulated archive controls include encryption, audit trails, retention rules, legal holds, access controls and optional SSO. Arkivum targets life sciences, scientific research, cultural institutions and corporate archives, and says it typically works with organizations retaining data for at least 10 years. Pricing and package are tailored to each customer.

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