Why is ERP archiving essential for businesses today?
By Emanuel Böminghaus, Legacy Systems Expert and Managing Director, AvenDATA
By Emanuel Böminghaus
Legacy Systems Expert and
Managing Director, AvenDATA
Managing Director, AvenDATA
Many companies have been running ERP systems for decades, storing vast amounts of business data. When considering ERP archiving, it’s not just about saving storage space. it’s about legal compliance, cost control and ensuring digital sustainability. Legacy ERP-systems need to be archived in good time before they become a risk.
Old systems are costly and insecure
Outdated ERP systems lead to high maintenance and licence costs, even though they are rarely used. Every year, the risk of system failures and security gaps increases. Companies that implement ERP archiving early reduce operating costs and reliably protect sensitive data from loss or manipulation.
Data archiving as a cornerstone of global compliance
Professional ERP data archiving is a critical prerequisite for ensuring that business-relevant information is retained securely, completely and in an audit-proof manner over the long term. With ViewBox, AvenDATA provides an internationally applicable archiving solution designed to meet a wide range of regulatory and compliance requirements across jurisdictions. The solution supports compliance with financial, commercial and data-protection regulations worldwide, including accounting, tax, corporate governance and data privacy standards in Europe, North America and other international markets. This includes requirements for long-term retention, auditability, data integrity, controlled access and legally compliant deletion. By consolidating historical ERP data in an independent, compliant archive, organizations can fulfill global retention and audit obligations without the need to operate or maintain legacy systems. This enables companies to reduce complexity and risk, lower operating costs and ensure sustainable compliance across international business operations.
ERP archiving relieves IT and finance
By decommissioning old systems and securely archiving data, companies free up IT resources and reduce budget pressure. Instead of spending money on maintenance, businesses can invest in modern applications. ERP archiving creates a clear separation between legacy data and new processes efficient, transparent and cost-effective.
Conclusion: ERP archiving is a step towards the future
ERP archiving is more than a legal obligation & it is an integral part of a modern digital strategy. Acting now reduces risks, ensures compliance and creates flexibility for new technologies. With AvenDATA’s ViewBox, ERP data can be securely archived, legacy systems decommissioned and the foundations laid for a future-proof IT landscape.
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