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We partner with major corporations, media companies, and institutions to safeguard some of the world's most valuable assets
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Protect and preserve your media archive
As media recording and storage technologies evolve, having a proactive archiving strategy is crucial for preserving your irreplaceable content. Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services offers industry-leading expertise and technology to protect your media assets at every stage, from climate-controlled storage and secure logistics to format remediation, digitization, and digital preservation.
But we go beyond just storage. With solutions like Smart Vault, your content remains safe, lossless, and easily accessible whenever you need it. Whether it's converting physical assets into digital formats or ensuring your media meets the demands of modern streaming platforms, our services are designed to keep your legacy intact and ready for future use.
Simply put, we get it, and we'll get it done—ensuring your content is not only preserved but also prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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Preserve
How can you keep your media assets secure, accessible, and relevant while staying ahead of hardware and software obsolescence?
Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services provides comprehensive media preservation services, from transport and storage to cataloging and restoration, ensuring your media assets’ continued security and playability.
Access
How can you ensure your archived media assets are accessible and searchable in a digital format, regardless of their original form?
Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services specializes in the digitization of all media formats, including those dating back nearly 100 years. Rest assured your media assets can be transformed into digital files and organized with comprehensive metadata allowing fast, searchable access to your files from anywhere in the world.
Monetize
How can you efficiently monetize your digital content, ensuring a maximum return on your archival investment?
Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services' digital archive solutions offer the answer to monetization. From ultra-secure offline storage for unreleased content to a highly customizable media asset management (MAM) platform allowing collaborative workflows and online distribution, Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services is your partner for archive monetization.
- 100M+Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services is responsible for the preservation and digitization of more than 100 million assets worldwide
- 1,400+Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services collaborates with more than 1,400 global clients
- 50+Projects that Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services has worked on for our clients have resulted in more than 50 nominations and awards in the film, audio, and broadcast industries
- 99%Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services has an arsenal of vintage playback equipment that can read 99% of all formats ever created
Our media and archival solutions
Digitization and Digital Media Services
From vintage film and video to priceless master recordings and source negatives, our expertise in restoration, remediation, and preservation spans a range of media and original sources
Smart Vault
Smart Vault is a hosted digital content repository and user-friendly media asset management platform that safely stores, organizes, and preserves all your digital content exactly as you created it
Premium Archival Services
Our team of credentialed experts provides project-based or ongoing archive curation services depending on your goals for your archive, whether for monetization or for preservation or posterity
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I’ve worked with other archive houses, and they’re all great. But Iron Mountain probably has the most capabilities. If you’ve got something weird, you take it to them.
There are many companies that have the capability to digitize older tapes, but we knew we needed the best partner to help us restore and care for the Sun Records collection. Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services has the history of success, the experts, the facilities, and the unique processes that ensured the successful preservation of these fragile, priceless assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Explore our frequently asked questions to find out more about how we work to secure your legacy, handle your assets, and provide the top-tier service you require.
What kind of media does Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services specialize in preserving?
We specialize in preserving a wide range of media types, including film, audio, video, photographs, documents, and 3D objects. Our preservation services extend to both analog and digital formats.
How does the digitization process work at Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services?
We use state-of-the-art equipment to create high-quality digital preservation copies of your assets. Once digitized, your assets can be securely stored and easily accessible for future use, or returned to you for safekeeping.
Can I access my assets if they are stored with Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services?
Absolutely! For digital assets, we provide you with an easy-to-use platform that allows you to access and manage digitized assets anytime, anywhere. For physical assets stored in our secure facilities, access can be arranged per your requirements.
How does Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services support monetization of my content?
Along with preservation, we also offer services to activate and monetize your media archives. We help you explore opportunities for tokenization, licensing, distribution, and other revenue-generating activities, maximizing the value of your preserved content.
How can I get started with Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services?
Getting started with Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services is simple. Just reach out and one of our team members will be in touch with you to discuss your needs and how we can assist.
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