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Value-add is the most mature stage of Business Archive Management. Companies
in this category are best-in-class examples of how archiving processes
should be developed, implemented, and maintained. It is anticipated that
only a limited number of organizations will ever have the business requirements
and skills necessary to reach this stage.
Key attributes of Value-add organizations
» Business Archive Management is recognized as an important
element of
the company’s competitive advantage
» Archive composition is completely driven by clear business
requirements
» Archiving requirements are fully integrated into the company’s
strategic planning process
» Archives and archiving processes are totally integrated across
the
enterprise
» Business applications are fully “archive-aware” and use
Business Archive Management as a common service
» Archives are fully consolidated/federated
How Value-add Business Archive Management creates value
Value-add companies create business value by lowering costs via storage
optimization, providing access to archived information so it can be easily
used to create new opportunities and revenue streams, and enabling conservation
of our natural resources. While few organizations will ever fully attain
Value-add status, the attributes provide the best-in-class references
and standards for the Business Archive Management Maturity Model.
Take the Business
Archive Management Assessment to learn if your company is a
best-in-class Value-add organization.
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