MINISIS Trusted Digital Repository (TDR) is a robust software and service solution designed to preserve, manage, and provide secure long-term access to digital assets. It enables organizations—including archives, museums, libraries, and businesses—to ingest, catalog, store, and maintain digital collections in compliance with international preservation standards. The system prevents data loss, file obsolescence, and mismanagement, while supporting dynamic access and discoverability. TDR offers flexible deployment options (cloud, on-premises, or hybrid), integrates with existing digital asset management systems, and features advanced metadata management, workflow automation, and role-based security. It is suitable for institutions of all sizes needing to safeguard valuable digital information and ensure its future accessibility.

Key Features

Comprehensive Digital Preservation Ensures assets are preserved and accessible over time.

• Automated and manual preservation strategies (format migration, fixity checks)
• Adherence to OAIS and ISO 16363 standards for digital preservation
• Obsolescence monitoring and conversion to current formats

Advanced Metadata Management Supports accurate description and discoverability of assets.

• Metadata extraction and management (Dublin Core, METS, PREMIS)
• Individual asset cataloguing even in large batch ingests
• Provenance and preservation metadata stored as Archive Information Packages (AIP)

Flexible Storage and Deployment Adaptable to organizational needs and budgets.

• Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid storage options
• Scalable architecture to accommodate growing digital collections

Robust Security and Compliance Protects digital assets and ensures regulatory compliance.

• Role-based access controls and permissions
• Encryption, regular security audits, and compliance with industry standards

Integration and Interoperability Works with other systems and standards.

• API integrations, OAI-PMH support
• Compatible with XML, MARC, and existing DAM solutions
• Integrates with Soutron and MINISIS applications

Dynamic Access and Discovery Facilitates user engagement and research.

• Web-ready and print-ready formats for online catalogues and portals
• Search and retrieval aligned with OAI and Dublin Core standards

Benefits

Long-term Digital Asset Security Protects against data loss, obsolescence, and unauthorized access.

• Maintains data integrity and usability over time
• Secure, standards-compliant storage and management

Enhanced Accessibility and Discoverability Makes digital collections easily accessible for internal and external users.

• Supports public access via online platforms
• Enables dynamic search and retrieval of assets

Operational Efficiency and Compliance Streamlines preservation workflows and ensures regulatory adherence.

• Automated workflows reduce manual effort
• Meets legal and institutional requirements for digital preservation