Choosing ELN Data Preservation Over Traditional Archiving: Retaining Valuable Research Knowledge

In modern scientific environments, Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) are essential for documenting experimental processes, capturing research data, and protecting intellectual property. However, ELN systems are often replaced or upgraded, raising an important challenge: how do you ensure that valuable data remains accessible, usable, and trustworthy over time?

Traditional archiving methods typically come with limitations — including data locked in proprietary formats, difficulty in migration, and reduced usability. This kind of archiving is like placing your data in a drawer: it’s secure, but isolated, and difficult to integrate or repurpose.

Digital data preservation offers a more forward-looking solution. Using data platforms, ELN data can be extracted, standardized, and stored in formats that adhere to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). This approach not only meets regulatory requirements but also enables greater data reuse, cross-platform integration, and long-term scientific value.

In this on-demand webinar, Danielle Moore, Senior Product Manager, explores the practical and strategic benefits of digital data preservation. She addresses the common challenges of traditional ELN archiving and demonstrates how a modern digital platform can help safeguard research while unlocking its full potential for future use.

Watch the webinar to discover how comprehensive ELN data preservation can future-proof your research and enhance its long-term value.

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