Cryoserver

What Cryoserver is

Cryoserver archives organizational email and instant messages in a searchable repository for business use. Organizations can choose a managed cloud service or deploy it as on-premises software or an appliance. Search is presented as a way to locate archived email in seconds. The system compresses, deduplicates, and encrypts archived email; its homepage says these measures typically reduce storage use by 30–40%. It records a digital fingerprint for each message and checks that fingerprint when the message is retrieved to detect changes. The maker says Cryoserver can help organizations address regulatory requirements including GDPR, FCA, SEC, and SAR/FOI needs. Supported communication platforms include Office 365, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, LivePerson, Bloomberg, and Gmail. Authorized users can use eDiscovery tools with audit trails and legal-grade evidence, according to the cloud product page. Cryoserver can import legacy email archives and supports migration to Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, or another provider. The cloud environment is managed by Cryoserver, whose dedicated cloud engineering team is stated to operate 24/7/365. The company also advertises setup, support, and migration assistance. Cryoserver is the product name of Forensic & Compliance Systems, which says it is based in London. The about page displays ISO 27001 certification. Pricing is on request, and the maker offers a free trial.

Who it suits

Cryoserver suits organizations that need to retain and search organizational email and instant messages, including those with regulatory needs or legacy archives to migrate. Its on-premises deployment may fit regulated organizations that want data kept in-house, while its managed cloud option is available to organizations choosing hosted archiving.

Limits

There is no free plan. The On-Premise plan is billed at a price available by contacting Cryoserver; the Cloud plan is a pay-as-you-go subscription billed annually for active users.

Getting started

1. Visit the Cryoserver website.
2. Choose the cloud service or on-premises software or appliance deployment.
3. Contact Cryoserver for pricing and setup assistance.
4. Arrange migration assistance if importing a legacy archive or moving to another provider.
5. Use the free trial to evaluate the service.

Verdict

Choose Cryoserver if your organization needs a searchable archive for email and instant messages, with cloud and on-premises deployment options, eDiscovery, or migration support. Organizations that want their data kept in-house can consider the on-premises option; those choosing the cloud service have a managed environment. Pricing is on request and there is no free plan.