Cloud Archiving — Simplify Compliance and Cut Storage Costs
Retain, protect, and access your business data — effortlessly.
Your data may be old, but it’s still valuable. From emails to file archives, our managed Cloud Archiving service ensures every item is securely stored, fully compliant, and instantly searchable. Whether you’re meeting GDPR retention rules or simply cutting storage costs, Direct Cloud Backup keeps you in control of your data.
- Meet GDPR & Retention Requirements with Secure, Searchable Archiving.
- Control your data. Reduce exposure. Lower costs.
Why Choose Managed Cloud Archiving
Most businesses don’t know where all their data lives — or how long they’re legally required to keep it.
We fix that problem by managing the full lifecycle of your information:
Our 4-Step Archiving Process
Index
We automatically discover and classify files, emails, and records across your environment. Every item is tagged and indexed, giving you total visibility of what you store and why.
Retain
Our retention policies align with GDPR, ISO, and sector-specific regulations. Data is automatically retained or deleted according to policy — removing the manual workload and reducing compliance risk.
Protect
All archives are encrypted and stored in UK-based data centres with multi-zone redundancy. Immutable storage prevents tampering or deletion, providing verifiable protection for audits and investigations.
Retrieve
Need access fast? Search, filter, and restore archived data in seconds — for audits, legal holds, or internal investigations. You’re always in control of retrievals without waiting on IT tickets.
EDiscovery & Data Access
Intelligent, Policy-Driven Access for Legal & Compliance
Our Cloud Archiving service doesn’t just store data — it makes it actionable and searchable. Using DCB Archiver eDiscovery and policy management tools, we ensure that your business can quickly retrieve historical data for:
Included in Every Managed Contract:
- Compliance reporting and audits
- Legal or regulatory requests
- Business intelligence or operational analysis
Features:
- Secure, controlled search and retrieval
- Policy-driven retention and deletion schedules
- Audit trails and reporting for compliance verification
- Fully managed by our UK-based team
Data Identification & Classification
Discover What Data Should Be Archived, Deleted, or Migrated
Our service starts with data discovery and classification. Using DirectCloud Backup’s DCB Archiver powerful indexing and analysis tools, we help you identify:
- Old user accounts and inactive mailboxes
- Legacy customer or partner databases
- Redundant, duplicate, or unstructured files
- Data at risk in the event of ransomware or accidental deletion
Outcome:
- Clear visibility into your data estate
- Policies defined for retention, deletion, or migration
- Reduced operational and legal risk
Managed Cloud Archiving
Securely Store Data, Reduce Costs, Maintain Compliance
Once identified, data is moved to Wasabi cloud storage through DCB Archiver – based archiving solution, fully managed by our MSP team.
Key Features:
- Centralised policy-driven archiving
- Immutable, encrypted, and compliant storage
- Reduced storage costs via tiered retention policies
- Easy access for eDiscovery, audits, or operational needs
- Monitoring and health checks included
Benefits:
- Reduce storage spend by offloading aged or inactive data
- Protect sensitive historical data from ransomware exposure
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO27001, and industry regulations
EDiscovery & Data Access
Intelligent, Policy-Driven Access for Legal & Compliance
Included in Every Managed Contract:
- Compliance reporting and audits
- Legal or regulatory requests
- Business intelligence or operational analysis
Data Identification & Classification
Discover What Data Should Be Archived, Deleted, or Migrated
Outcome:
- Clear visibility into your data estate
- Policies defined for retention, deletion, or migration
- Reduced operational and legal risk
What You Gain
- Simplified compliance with automated retention controls
- Massive storage cost reductions through data lifecycle optimisation
- Faster access for audits, eDiscovery, and subject access requests
- 100% UK-based storage, ISO-certified infrastructure
- Fully managed by our data governance team — no extra admin required
Managed Service Advantage
White-Glove Management for Complete Peace of Mind
Direct Cloud Backup provides more than just archiving technology — we manage, monitor, and optimise your data retention strategy end-to-end.
What’s Included in Every Managed Contract:
- Full onboarding and data discovery
- Policy configuration for archiving, migration, and deletion
- Monitoring and alerts for storage health and compliance
- Monthly reporting and review sessions
- UK-based support for rapid issue resolution
Who It’s For
Ideal for organisations that:
- Operate in regulated industries (finance, legal, healthcare, education)
- Need secure, searchable archives for governance or audit readiness
- Want to free up primary storage without losing access to critical data
Trusted by Leading UK Organisations
Our clients rely on Direct Cloud Backup to secure aged and sensitive data, reduce storage costs, and maintain regulatory compliance:
Technology Partners
Technology Behind the Service
Our archiving solution combines Waterford Technologies’ Siscin platform with our managed service layer — delivering compliance dashboards, search analytics, and full audit reporting. You get enterprise-grade control without the complexity.
Ready to Simplify Your Data Retention?
Book a free Data Retention Review with our archiving specialists.
We’ll map your data, identify compliance gaps, and show you how to cut storage costs — fast.