Case Study: The National Archives achieves scalable, secure digital preservation with Preservica

The National Archives cuts digital preservation processing from weeks to same-day with Preservica

The National Archives UK faced challenges with a legacy, on-premise digital preservation system that was difficult to maintain, scale, and secure. This bespoke system required specialized staff and costly hardware, struggling to manage the growing volume and complexity of modern digital records. To address this, they partnered with Preservica to modernize their approach.

Preservica implemented its fully managed, cloud-based Digital Preservation service. The solution provided a scalable, serverless platform with enhanced security and operational sustainability. This transition allowed The National Archives to de-risk operations, improve efficiency, and securely preserve critical records like court judgments. The results included dramatically reduced processing times—from weeks or months down to same-day preservation—while ensuring long-term integrity with minimal manual effort.

The National Archives