Mimecast Cloud Archive is a cloud-based archiving platform that collects, preserves, and manages collaboration data including email, file data, and instant messaging conversations. The solution stores all inbound, outbound, and internal email communications in a single repository with full indexing capabilities. Data is encrypted and stored across multiple geographically-dispersed data centers with redundant copies. The platform features tamper-resistant chains of custody and parallel grid architecture for data integrity. It provides search functionality that allows employees, administrators, and legal teams to locate archived communications. The solution includes centralized retention policy management and supports e-discovery processes. Cloud Archive offers policy-driven data retention capabilities and protects against accidental and malicious data loss.