Audit-proof archiving ensures that data is stored in a way that is tamper-proof, traceable, and complete, which is crucial for publications, replication, and compliance.
Digital research requires clear data structures
How can research institutions protect data effectively?
Data at the Intersection of Science and Compliance
How do universities and research institutes keep track of everything?
Research and educational institutions generate large amounts of data every day—from experimental and measurement data to student and exam records. Without structured archiving, secure backups, and metadata management, it becomes increasingly difficult to track research results, comply with regulations, and make information readily available.
What challenges exist in science and teaching?
Digital transformation opens up new opportunities in research and teaching, but at the same time brings with it greater responsibility and increasing complexity in the handling of research data.
Growing volumes of data from experiments, measurement series, publications, as well as student and exam records must be archived in a structured, long-term, and legally compliant manner so that results remain traceable, knowledge remains usable over the long term, and legal requirements such as the GDPR or industry-specific guidelines are met.
Did you know?
- Data growth: Research data often doubles every 18 months.
- Compliance: The GDPR and industry-specific regulations require traceable archiving.
- Cyber risks: Research data is a popular target for attacks.
- IT resources: Efficient, integrable software solutions are essential for institutions with limited capacity.
- Long-term preservation: Data must be stored securely and immutably for decades.
Challenges for Research and Teaching
What challenges arise when handling research data?
Research and educational institutions face a wide range of challenges when handling their data—from the growing volume and diversity of data to legal requirements, rapid access needs, and complex IT requirements.
Data Diversity
Experiments, simulations, publications, and doctoral theses in various formats.
Large volumes of data
Image, video, and measurement data that are growing rapidly and must be archived efficiently.
Legal Requirements
The GDPR, archiving laws, compliance requirements, and research funding guidelines require audit-proof storage.
Access Times
Research teams need quick access to data for analysis, publications, and courses.
Your questions - clearly answered
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our solutions, products, and applications - from security and archiving to data management.
What does audit-proof archiving mean for research institutions?
What regulations apply to research data?
GDPR, national data protection laws, research funding requirements, and industry-specific compliance guidelines.
How does Blocky for Veeam® protect research data from cyberattacks?
Backups are stored in a read-only format using WORM technology, ensuring that data remains fully intact even in the event of an attack.
Do universities need new hardware?
No. Blocky, FileLock, and MetadataHub run on existing IT infrastructure.
Can large amounts of data be processed efficiently?
Yes. MetadataHub enables the automated analysis and search of billions of research and educational documents.
Are these solutions only suitable for universities?
No. They can be used across a wide range of industries, including in companies, government agencies, and research laboratories.
