Soutron Global to Unveil New Archives and Digital Preservation Ecosystem at the SAA Expo

Future-Proof Your Archives With Soutron Global’s Digital Preservation Ecosystem

Meet with Soutron Global at the Society of American Archivists Conference Soutron Global will be showcasing their new archives and digital preservation ecosystem at the Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting, August 25–26, 2025. At the Expo, attendees can learn how to future-proof their collections by visiting Soutron Global at Booth 206 in the Exhibit Hall and learn about the company’s latest innovations in their customizable, scalable archive management and digital preservation SaaS solutions. The company’s archives and digital preservation ecosystem supports digitization projects, archives and the long-term accessibility of diverse materials—from documents and books to audio-visual recordings and born-digital artifacts.

Introducing Our New Digital Preservation Ecosystem

“We are excited to be able to introduce SAA attendees to our expanded archive and digital preservation SaaS solutions,” said Tony Saadat, President and CEO of Soutron Global. “Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, future-ready archives and digital preservation ecosystem that simplifies the management of all types of collections, from historical physical records to born-digital content.”

Expo attendees should visit Soutron Global at booth 206 to learn how the company’s fully integrated archives and preservation ecosystem supports discoverability, compliance and long-term stewardship through a flexible, standards-based and future-ready architecture. 

Three Powerful Solutions: One Unified Vision

  • Soutron Archive: An adaptable, unified platform for corporate and special archives, allowing users to manage both digital and physical records and create custom search portals. Compliant standards include AACRII, RDA, ISAD(G), ISAAR and Dublin Core.
  • MINISIS Archives Management: A standards-based (RAD, DAC, ISAD(G), ISAAR, ANSI/NISO compliant, ISO 15489 compliant for Records Management, 87 metadata compliant for images, ISO 2709 compliant, MARC21 compliant, UK Spectrum compliant, EAD compliant) solution for complex cultural heritage environments, supporting the complete lifecycle of cultural assets.
  • MINISIS Trusted Digital Preservation Repository: An OAIS-compliant solution for preserving digital assets with confidence, offering proven chain-of-custody and authenticity verification.

“File formats become obsolete, storage media degrade and accessibility challenges multiply,” noted Christopher Bursik, General Manager of the MINISIS group at Soutron Global. “Organizations manage historical archive records, born-digital content and cultural heritage materials. Our suite of powerful digital preservation and archives management solutions provides the protection, management and accessibility that institutional legacies deserve.”

Safeguard Legacies with Soutron Global’s Archiving Ecosystem for Digital Preservation

MINISIS TDR for Digital Preservation Whether managing historical documents, proprietary knowledge or cultural artifacts, the Soutron Global archives and digital preservation ecosystem adapts to evolving archival needs, reduces administrative overhead and improves user experience. Functionality includes:

  • Mobile-responsive, cloud-based access for users and administrators
  • Secure, customizable search portals for staff, customers and the public, with hierarchical navigation and metadata control for easy access
  • Support for diverse content types, including PDFs, images, audio, video and other born-digital formats
  • Integrated digital preservation tools to ensure long-term accessibility
  • Relational and document-based database architecture for managing complex collections
  • Full online reference room/research system for circulation, reproductions, and copyright, including aspects like crowdsourcing and commenting

Expert Consultation and Custom Assessments

During the conference, Soutron Global specialists will be available to provide custom assessments for attendees’ current systems and recommend optimal solution paths. The company’s experts will evaluate existing archive management approaches and demonstrate how their solutions can transform archive collection management from a potential liability into a strategic asset.

With a legacy of over 5 decades of industry leadership, Soutron Global along with its newly acquired MINISIS and Auto-Graphics divisions, has long been trusted by libraries, archives, museums and cultural institutions around the world to deliver scalable, secure and customizable solutions that improve access, searchability and preservation of physical and digital collections.

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