Arkivum

Arkivum is a UK-based digital archiving and preservation software company that provides a SaaS solution designed to ensure that data remains secure, findable, accessible, and legible for as long as it is needed. The company serves organisations across a range of industries and geographies, with particular depth in pharmaceutical and life sciences, galleries, libraries and museums, scientific research, and corporate records management.

Arkivum's platform goes beyond simple data storage by actively preserving digital content against the risks posed by evolving hardware and software. As technology changes, files and formats that are usable today may become inaccessible in the future; Arkivum applies digital preservation tools and processes to mitigate this risk and provide long-term certainty over data usability.

Key Industry Verticals

• Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences: Arkivum describes its solution as the only validated GxP digital archiving and preservation platform, supporting regulatory compliance for life sciences organisations. Customers in this sector include Cerevel Therapeutics (a Pfizer and Bain Capital partnership), Neuraly (a clinical-stage biotechnology company archiving electronic trial master files), and Aspire Pharma.
• Galleries, Libraries and Museums: The platform supports long-term access to and use of scholarly research and special collections data.
• Scientific Research: Arkivum helps ensure that valuable scientific research data remains accessible for future use.
• Corporate Records and Archives: The solution supports preservation of digital and digitised corporate assets and legacy records. Customers in this area include Barts Health NHS Trust, which implemented Arkivum's solution in response to increased digital record requests, and the University of East London (UEL), which uses the platform to archive research project data.

Core Platform Capabilities

• Long-term digital archiving and preservation of data, ensuring content remains available, accessible, and legible over time
• Centralised repository that consolidates long-term digital content and breaks down data silos
• Multiple data upload options, including drag and drop, uploads from cloud storage locations, and direct integration with Office 365 applications such as SharePoint and OneDrive
• Active digital preservation processes, as distinct from passive storage, to maintain data usability as technology evolves
• Support for alignment with retention regulations and industry standards
• Cost efficiency improvements for long-term data management

Compliance, Certifications, and Security

• Arkivum's integrated quality management system is aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
• The company holds Cyber Essentials+ certification
• The solution is designed to meet applicable regulatory requirements, including GxP standards within life sciences
• Arkivum has been assessed through the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit and adheres to the National Data Guardian's 10 data security standards

Services and Support

• Staff training to support adoption of the platform
• Data migration management services
• Ongoing customer collaboration to address complex, long-term data requirements

Memberships and Industry Involvement

• Arkivum is a member and supporter of the Digital Preservation Coalition, which advocates for resilient and sustainable long-term access to digital content
• The company publishes blogs, eBooks, and webinars on topics including LIMS and digital preservation, GxP compliance, clinical trial data retention, and regulatory updates such as MHRA guidance
• Arkivum hosts an annual event called ArkFest for customers and the wider digital preservation community

Arkivum operates from offices in London and Reading, UK, and is led by a team with backgrounds spanning digital preservation, software engineering, and life sciences. The company was co-founded by Dr Matthew Addis, who serves as CTO and technical lead for digital preservation.