Data volumes are exploding, and so are storage costs. Knowledge workers are creating more data than ever before and cycling through it much more quickly. Even when files are no longer in active use, they can still hold insights and important context that could drive better outcomes. For most organizations, simply adding more storage to keep up with the growth isn’t sustainable.
But traditional archiving often forces a trade-off. Yes, archiving can reduce storage costs – but archiving dormant yet valuable content makes it inaccessible to the people and systems that could use it to inform decisions and power AI initiatives. And restoring files usually means submitting an IT ticket, causing delays and frustration. When transformational efforts rely on relevant, organized, secure, and accessible data, treating archival storage as a graveyard no longer works.
That’s where intelligent archive comes in.
Smarter Archiving, Smarter Outcomes
With DryvIQ’s intelligent data management platform, organizations can reduce their primary footprint by up to 70% by automatically moving inactive files to lower-cost storage. But unlike traditional archiving, users retain visibility, IT maintains governance and control, and valuable content remains available to power AI, analytics, and other data-driven initiatives.
Delivering Outcomes that Matter
Too often, archiving is treated as a back-office task done only when necessary to free up space. But in today’s AI-driven and data-dependent environment, intelligent archiving is becoming a strategic enabler.
By optimizing your storage footprint while keeping dormant data governed, discoverable, and usable, you’re not just saving costs – you’re:
- Reducing data risk
- Supporting AI and automation initiatives with cleaner, more organized data
- Maintaining operational continuity during migrations or modernization efforts
- Enforcing defensible deletion and retention strategies
- Preparing your organization for whatever comes next
What Makes DryvIQ Archiving “Intelligent?”
DryvIQ takes automated tiering to the next level with intelligent archive capabilities, combining cost efficiency, end-user empowerment, and IT governance. Inactive files are seamlessly tiered to low-cost storage (such as Amazon S3, Azure Blob, or local network file systems), while built-in rehydration ensures users can instantly restore what they need without IT delays.
Beyond simple last accessed or modified dates, DryvIQ enables context-empowered policy support, allowing archiving decisions based on deeper metadata, file properties, and organizational context. This ensures archiving strategies align with real business needs, not just arbitrary timestamps.
Always Accessible, Always Visible
Each archived file is replaced with a lightweight, configurable placeholder that:
- Retains archive context
- Remains searchable
- Includes a direct restore link
With just a click, users can bring files back themselves – no help desk ticket required. This means no disruption to workflows, no wasted time waiting on IT, and full confidence that rehydrated files remain exactly as they were.
Built-In Flexibility for Administrators
DryvIQ gives IT teams full control over the archiving experience, including:
- Placeholder file format (HTML, TXT, or URL)
- Rehydration permissions (auto-restore or admin approval)
- Governance controls to prevent deletion or local saves
This ensures security, compliance, and operational continuity while tailoring the solution to organizational needs and data sensitivity.
Smarter Storage. Without Compromise.
With DryvIQ’s intelligent data management platform, you don’t have to choose between cost savings and user productivity. Archive with confidence. Restore with ease. Govern at scale. And keep your data strategy ready for the future.
Ready to make archiving work smarter for your business? Intelligent archiving is just one way DryvIQ helps enterprises manage unstructured data at scale to reduce costs, minimize risk, and fuel AI initiatives. Contact us today to see DryvIQ in action or speak with a data management expert.
