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SAP archiving costs

Intelligence doesn't have to be expensive! An intelligent archive actually costs companies less than a “stupid” archive!

Christina Scharf
Christina Scharf
21.11.2025
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You can read in detail below why this is the case. But this much first:

  • An intelligent archive offers exactly the functions that are really needed - unlike a DMS or ECM system, for example. Unnecessary ballast of cost-intensive functions can be saved.
  • A “stupid” archive forces companies to make new large investments every time they change or scale.
  • Only an intelligent archive is so future-proof right from the start that companies don't have to worry about market and technology developments.

In today's fast-paced world, it is more important than ever that companies have efficient and effective processes. This also applies to archiving documents and data.

Intelligent archiving is the solution for companies that want to take their document and data management to a new level. Intelligent archiving solutions, such as those from kgs, offer a range of benefits, including:

  1. More efficient processes: Intelligent archiving solutions automate many manual tasks, which can save companies time and resources.
  2. Improved compliance: Intelligent archiving solutions help companies meet legal requirements for the storage of documents and data.
  3. Improved security: Intelligent archiving solutions offer a high level of protection against data loss and misuse.
  4. Fair pricing models: Subscription is the magic word here, which ensures easy budgeting and financial planning. By renting software, the ROI is usually achieved directly. Large fixed investments do not have to be made.
  5. Scalable technology: Have you ever heard of pop-up archives? Thanks to container technology and Kubernetes, intelligent archives can be scaled up or shut down when archiving volumes change - just like a pop-up tent can be set up and dismantled again. This means that services do not have to be kept available unnecessarily. It couldn't be more cost-effective and flexible!
Manfred Huber
Manfred Huber,
WWK
Manfred Huber
IT Group Manager
“We still see ourselves as a small to medium-sized insurer. Annual support costs of over 100,000€ for an archiving solution are already significant. ”

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