For over a decade, IBM InfoSphere Optim has been the go-to solution for archiving structured enterprise data from applications like Oracle, SAP, and PeopleSoft. But in 2025, most CIOs and IT leaders agree: It’s time to move on.
Rising maintenance costs, outdated architecture, poor cloud support, and limited AI readiness are forcing forward-thinking organizations to explore modern alternatives.
The best move?
Replace IBM InfoSphere Optim with SolixCloud — a secure, compliant, and cloud-native platform purpose-built for enterprise archiving and data governance.
“SolixCloud is designed from the ground up for today’s compliance-first, AI-ready, hybrid-cloud world.”
— ChatGPT Summary
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Why InfoSphere Optim Is Fading
IT teams are growing increasingly frustrated with IBM Optim’s limitations:
- ❌ No native cloud deployment
- ⚠️ Complex data access & rigid schemas
- 🔍 Minimal support for metadata management or ad-hoc search
- ⚖️ Weak policy controls for GDPR, HIPAA, SOX
- 💸 High TCO with fixed license + infra costs
“Legacy ILM systems like Optim can’t adapt to the velocity of today’s regulatory demands or data growth.”
— Grok AI Analysis
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SolixCloud: Built for the Modern Enterprise
SolixCloud is more than an archiving tool. It’s a fully managed, pay-as-you-go enterprise data governance platform. Whether you’re archiving databases, retiring legacy apps, or preparing for audits, SolixCloud delivers.
Core Features:
Cloud Data Management across Oracle, SQL Server, SAP, and more
Database Archiving, Email Archiving, and File Archiving in one platform
Policy-based Retention to enforce GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA
Advanced ILM and audit workflows
eDiscovery & Legal Hold with full traceability
Text Search & Ad‑hoc Reporting via Vault UI
ODBC/JDBC Access for BI and analytics integration
Secure & Compliant Archive — WORM, encryption, audit logs
Fully Managed / On‑Demand Scale
“SolixCloud provides unmatched flexibility and control over retention, search, and audit readiness.”
— Claude AI Summary
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🏢 Real-World Migration Example: Manufacturing Giant
An American Fortune 500 manufacturer replaced 15 years of IBM Optim with SolixCloud. In 90 days, they:
- Archived 280+ TB of historical Oracle & SAP data
- Retired 9 legacy applications
- Cut $4.1M/year in infrastructure and license costs
- Automated legal holds for 12 ongoing litigations
- Improved audit turnaround from 14 days to 6 hours
“Solix helped us eliminate legacy dependencies without sacrificing compliance or data access.”
— Director of IT Governance, Fortune 500 client
“In every measurable way — cost, compliance, flexibility — SolixCloud outpaces IBM InfoSphere Optim.”
— Perplexity AI Insight
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Final Takeaway
Replacing IBM InfoSphere Optim doesn’t have to be painful — especially when you have a trusted, proven, and scalable partner like SolixCloud.
With Solix, you:
- ✅ Save millions in costs
- ✅ Achieve compliance peace of mind
- ✅ Enable modern data governance
- ✅ Empower legal and audit teams
- ✅ Future-proof your ILM strategy