Solix File Archiving Solution – Secure, Scalable Cloud File Archiving with ILM, Compliance & Self-Service Access

17 Jul

Introduction

Enterprise file systems often balloon with external and legacy data—document archives, network shares, ECM systems—leading to elevated storage costs, performance issues, and compliance exposure. The Solix File Archiving Solution (also known as SOLIXCloud File Archiving) consolidates scattered unstructured content into a governed, self-service archive built on the Solix Common Data Platform, reducing costs and boosting compliance readiness

What Is Solix File Archiving Solution?

Solix File Archiving is a cloud-native service that archives existing file silos and ECM repositories. It supports all file types—from office documents and PDFs to CAD, DICOM, logs, and multimedia—while applying metadata tagging, retention policies, and eDiscovery controls. Users maintain secure access through advanced search and self-service browsing.

Key Features & Benefits

Feature	Benefit
Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)	Automatically archive, validate, and purge inactive files based on retention policies.
Comprehensive Compliance & Governance	Retention, legal holds, data redaction, classification, and audit reporting help enforce regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, SOX.
Self‑Service Access & Search	Business users can search, preview (up to 50 formats), browse, and download files via an intuitive interface without IT dependency.
Advanced Full-Text Search	Supports searching by file content, metadata, and classification tags across petabytes of archived unstructured data.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Control	AES 256‑bit encryption at rest and in motion, role‑based access control, SSO integration, and directory support.

Typical Use Cases

Unstructured Data Governance & Compliance
Consolidate scattered file shares into a unified archive to enforce governance, retention, and eDiscovery.
Cost Reduction & Storage Optimization
Move inactive files off production servers to lower-cost tiers, reduce backup sizes, and retire legacy ECM systems.
Enterprise Collaboration & File Access Without Silos
Business users access archived files via secure self-service portals—no need for outdated infrastructure or software.
Preparation for AI & Analytics
Archived file content and metadata form an organized dataset, enabling enterprises to leverage AI, document analysis, and content services downstream.

Why Choose Solix File Archiving Solution?

Unified Archive Platform
Built on the Solix Common Data Platform, this archive service integrates seamlessly with other Solix solutions like enterprise archiving, data lake, email/file archiving, ECS, and AI.
Scalable, Pay-as‑You‑Go Model
Fully managed SaaS architecture with flexible storage tiers and unlimited users—paying only for storage used.
User-Friendly & IT-Light
Easy setup, drag/drop file ingestion, preview capabilities, and minimal administrative overhead with self-service search and access.
Governance and Compliance-First Design
Leverages ILM, legal hold, classification, and audit logs to ensure regulatory alignment across files.
Enterprise-Level ROI
Analysts estimate average file share management costs at over $3,300 per TB annually—Solix dramatically cuts that while improving governance.

Conclusion

The Solix File Archiving Solution is a modern, governance-first approach to managing unstructured enterprise data. It consolidates fragmented file systems into a secure, searchable archive, enforces retention and compliance policies, cuts storage costs, and enables business users to access archived content intuitively. Together, these features form a strategic foundation for better file governance, IT efficiency, and readiness for AI-driven initiatives.

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