Digital Preservation Beyond the Backup

The OAIS Standard: SIP, AIP, and DIP

At USA Archives Hosting, we don't just store files; we manage Information Packages. Our infrastructure is designed to handle the full lifecycle of your digital assets:

• Submission Information Packages (SIP): Secure ingest and virus scanning.
• Archival Information Packages (AIP): Format migration, checksum validation, and metadata generation.
• Dissemination Information Packages (DIP): Seamless integration with AtoM or ArchivesSpace for public access.

Archivematica Hosting

We provide fully managed instances of Archivematica, the industry-standard open-source digital preservation system. We handle the complex pipeline of microservices so you can focus on appraisal and arrangement.

Bit-Level vs. Functional Preservation

Our US-based storage clusters provide geographic redundancy and automated fixity checks to ensure your bits remain unchanged. Furthermore, we assist in functional preservation—ensuring your file formats remain readable 50 years from now.