OD2SP: The OvationData Digital Data Stewardship Program

"Removing the pressure and uncertainty of archiving digital information while ensuring you have continued access to all of your data immediately and for the future ”

 As data storage technology changes more rapidly than ever before, it creates even greater obsolescence in its wake. The burden to continually migrate and preserve valuable data while keeping up with technology becomes a spiral of uncertainty and expense.

A consistent theme of uncertainty raises the same questions within organizations:

• Which technology do I choose to archive my data on?
• How long will that technology last in the market before it is superseded?
• Is the chosen technology going to be reliable for the long term?
• Is there a roadmap for the chosen technology for the future?

To eliminate the pressure and drain on resources that result from aging data archives, OvationData have developed OD2SP; (the OvationData Digital Data Stewardship Program) – a solution that ensures preservation of, and access to your archived and contemporary data with a built in roadmap and evergreening philosophy.

How does OD2SP work? 

• Two copies of your data holding are created – each on a different combination of media abd recording technology (for example metal particle Vs. metal evaporate and linear Vs. helical scan. These copies should be in with CaPMaRT – Current and Proven Media and Recording Technology.
• Each copy of the data holding created is stored in separate locations.
• Retrieval and access to the data holding will depend on the level of service you require  With retrieval times ranging  from seconds to hours  depending on the level of service you choose.
• Storage Technologies are tested and monitored regularly and data proactively migrated onto newer technology at no extra cost (evergreening).

Benefits of OD2SP 

• Data always on the latest technology.
• Two types of media and recording technology guard against failure/problems associated with one type
• Two copies of the data holding helps meet DR requirements.
• Flexibility of access to data (online, nearline, offline, inhouse etc.).
• No additional large migration budget EVER required.
• One combined storage/migration charge over contract period payable on a monthly basis - easy to budget and plan for.
• Ability to increase searchability of data with GIS options.
• Ability to add value to data with advanced cataloging and updating options.

OD2SP Service Levels