Media and Data Conversion

Faced with a data migration requirement, many organisations are unable to access their archived data due to redundant or unsupported media and/or backup technologies. Kroll Ontrack Tape Services can quickly and cost-effectively convert media and data into a readable, useable format and ready it for re-importation in to new or existing IT infrastructures.

Media and data conversion services

With over 25 years' experience Kroll Ontrack has the capabilities to convert all media types and supports all media formats. Using the proprietary COSINE software engine, data can be mapped from multiple tape types and storage media simultaneously and be copied-out to a pre-defined target medium or source.

Kroll Ontrack have dedicated R&D teams to provide bespoke solutions for proprietary systems and specific requirements. 

Bit-by-bit data conversion

Expected outcomes of a Kroll Ontrack media and data conversion project:

• Accurate bit-for-bit copy of the source data, supplied in an appropriate media format for re-importation.
• Catalogue and indexing report for future data mapping. 
• Recovery of previously inaccessible data.
• Development, as required, of software and bespoke tools for the safe and efficient implementation of data.

Successful media conversion

Kroll Ontrack is equipped with all the skills, knowledge and technology to convert your media safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Additional services including the migration of backup systems such as ARCserve, NetBackup, Backup Exec, Microsoft Backup, Backup Express, Retrospect, CommVault, Tapeware, cpio, tar, Data Protector, Tivoli, Dump, UltracBac, Legato and others are also available.