In a significant move to enhance data archiving and governance within Microsoft 365, Preservica and Gravity Union have announced a strategic partnership aimed at Canadian organizations. This collaboration seeks to streamline the management of long-term digital records, ensuring compliance and accessibility over extended periods.
Preservica's Expansion into Canada
Preservica, a leader in Active Digital Preservation™, has extended the availability of its Preserve365® solution to Canada, hosted on Microsoft Azure. This expansion allows Canadian entities to benefit from Preserve365's capabilities while adhering to local data sovereignty requirements. Notable Canadian institutions, including Library and Archives Canada (LAC), the Province of New Brunswick, and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, are among those poised to leverage this solution. (preservica.com)
Gravity Union's Role in Microsoft 365 Governance
Gravity Union, a Vancouver-based consultancy and certified Microsoft Solutions Partner, specializes in modern teamwork, compliance, and information governance within Microsoft 365 environments. Their expertise encompasses SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, focusing on enhancing collaboration and regulatory compliance. (partner.microsoft.com)
The Synergy of Preserve365 and Gravity Union
The partnership between Preservica and Gravity Union is poised to deliver a comprehensive solution for long-term data archiving and governance in Microsoft 365. By integrating Preserve365's Active Digital Preservation™ technology with Gravity Union's proficiency in Microsoft 365, organizations can automate the retention and archiving of critical records. This integration ensures that digital assets remain accessible and compliant over decades, mitigating risks associated with data obsolescence.
Key Features and Benefits
- Embedded Archiving: Preserve365 integrates directly into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, allowing users to manage archiving and digital preservation within familiar interfaces like SharePoint and Outlook. (accessnewswire.com)
- Automated Compliance: The solution enables the use of Microsoft tools such as retention labels and Power Automate to standardize and automate the retention and archiving processes, reducing manual efforts and ensuring compliance. (accessnewswire.com)
- Data Sovereignty: Hosting Preserve365 on Microsoft Azure's Canadian data centers ensures that organizations meet local data sovereignty requirements, a critical factor for many Canadian institutions. (preservica.com)
- Enhanced Accessibility: Users with appropriate permissions can quickly access archived records through SharePoint search or direct links, facilitating efficient responses to FOI, regulatory, legal, or operational requests. (preservica.com)
For Canadian organizations, this partnership offers a robust framework to manage the lifecycle of digital records within Microsoft 365. The combined expertise of Preservica and Gravity Union provides a solution that not only ensures compliance with regulatory standards but also enhances operational efficiency by integrating archiving processes into daily workflows.
As digital content continues to grow exponentially, the need for effective long-term data management becomes increasingly critical. The collaboration between Preservica and Gravity Union represents a proactive approach to addressing these challenges, offering Canadian organizations a path to secure, compliant, and accessible digital records management within the Microsoft 365 environment.
Source: Corsicana Daily Sun Preservica and Gravity Union Partner to Streamline Long-Term Data Archiving and Governance in Microsoft 365 for Canadian Organizations
