Student records, HR files, historic archives. Education has a paper problem worth solving.
Schools produce more paperwork than almost any other organisation. But how many have a proper strategy for managing it?
Steve Priest
Steve Priest is a document storage expert with over two decades of experience in the archiving industry. As a key voice at Ardington Archives, he shares insights on best practices, compliance, and how to get the most from your storage service. Read Steve’s latest articles to stay informed.
The Hidden Costs of Storing Documents In-House
Digital backups aren't immune to physical damage. Here's why secure offsite storage for tapes, hard drives and other back-up media still matters for UK businesses.
Computer Back-Up Media Storage: Why Tapes and Hard Drives Still Need Physical Protection
Digital backups aren't immune to physical damage. Here's why secure offsite storage for tapes, hard drives and other back-up media still matters for UK businesses.
Confidential Shredding: What UK Businesses Need to Know Before Destroying Records
Confidential Shredding for UK Businesses: GDPR, Certificates and What to Check Ardington Archives Meta Description: Not all document destruction is equal. Here's what GDPR says about confidential shredding, what to check with your provider, and how to get a certificate of destruction.
What Happens to Your Documents When You Move Office or Close a Business?
Documents are usually the last thing anyone thinks about during a move or a closure. That's exactly when they get lost, damaged, or thrown out without anyone checking whether they were still legally required to keep them.
Offsite vs Onsite Storage: Which Makes More Sense for Your Business?
Weighing up off-site document storage against keeping records in-house? Here's a clear breakdown of costs, risks, and practical trade-offs for UK businesses.
What Is BS 4971 and Why Does It Matter for Archive Storage?
BS 4971 is the British Standard for document conservation. Here's what it covers, why it matters, and what questions to ask your storage provider about it.
Don’t Let Disaster Strike: Backup and Continuity for Archives
Most organisations claim to be going digital, yet many UK offices still have overfilled cabinets, repurposed archive rooms, and boxes left waiting to be sorted.
From Filing Cabinet to Future-Proof: Document Storage, Confidential Destruction and the Sustainable Way Forward
Most organisations claim to be going digital, yet many UK offices still have overfilled cabinets, repurposed archive rooms, and boxes left waiting to be sorted.
The Future of Documents: Generative AI, Search and Smart Storage
How AI is changing how we store, find and use documents, and what that means for businesses that rely on institutional knowledge.