Entertainment and media archives

Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services partners with you to preserve, access, and monetise your archival media content

Protect and preserve your media archive

As media recording and storage technologies evolve, having a proactive archiving strategy is crucial for preserving your irreplaceable content. Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services offers industry-leading expertise and technology to protect your media assets at every stage, from climate-controlled storage and secure logistics to format remediation, digitisation, and digital preservation.

But we go beyond just storage. With solutions like Smart Vault, your content remains safe, lossless, and easily accessible whenever you need it. Whether it's converting physical assets into digital formats or ensuring your media meets the demands of modern streaming platforms, our services are designed to keep your legacy intact and ready for future use.

Simply put, we get it, and we'll get it done—ensuring your content is not only preserved but also prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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Ensuring the security of your archive... now and in the future.

An archive is a legacy. The safety and preservation of these often-priceless materials cannot be left to chance. Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services has industry-leading archive, storage, chain-of-custody processes and preservation facilities that can ensure the complete protection of your assets. Our secure vaults, leading-edge security practices, and technological infrastructure allow us to develop a custom solution for every client – and provide an unparalleled level of safety and peace of mind.

Secure Access and Distribution with a Trusted Partner

We know that an archive is a living thing. Access and distribution of key materials are an integral part of your business – especially in the complex world of today’s media marketplace.

A missed opportunity, a lost master or misplaced tape, can mean the difference between succeeding in a competitive market or falling behind. That’s why Iron Mountain has developed the archive industry’s leading digital archiving system that can ingest, preserve, and distribute your assets globally in digital or physical form. Our Digital Content Repository provides advanced tagging and metadata functionality, archive-wide preview, and controlled access – all while masters are never directly internet-accessible. You won’t need to worry about finding or distributing your assets ever again.

Future-Proof Your Archive

What does the future hold for your archive? As media formats change and digital technology continues to evolve, will your materials be obsolete? With Iron Mountain, media obsolescence is no longer an issue. Along with safety and preservation, your archive will be expertly migrated and managed in the ever-evolving digital world – all without you ever needing to research formats, transfer media, or pay for migration again. Once your assets are in our system you can be sure that your archive will always be available and secure – no matter how media formats change - now and into the future.

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Why Iron Moutnain?

Iron Mountain is your trusted partner to safeguard and activate your media archives. We offer unparalleled expertise, innovative solutions, and robust security measures to protect, preserve, and promote your precious media assets. Whether it’s physical storage, digitization, or asset management, our comprehensive suite of services meets every need.

With Iron Mountain, you gain peace of mind and confidence in the enduring value of your archives, empowering you to focus on creating more of the content the world loves.

About Us

I’ve worked with other archive houses, and they’re all great. But Iron Mountain probably has the most capabilities. If you’ve got something weird, you take it to them.

Aly ParkerSupervising Producer, “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”

There are many companies that have the capability to digitise older tapes, but we knew we needed the best partner to help us restore and care for the Sun Records collection. IMES has the history of success, the experts, the facilities, and the unique processes that ensured the successful preservation of these fragile, priceless assets.

Donna GreccoVice President of Creative and Assets, Primary Wave Music

Frequently asked questions

Explore our frequently asked questions to find out more about how we work to secure your legacy, handle your assets, and provide the top-tier service you require.

What kind of media does Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services specialise in preserving?

We specialise in preserving a wide range of media types, including film, audio, video, photographs, documents, and 3D objects. Our preservation services extend to both analog and digital formats.

How does the digitisation process work at Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services?

We use state-of-the-art equipment to create high-quality digital preservation copies of your assets. Once digitised, your assets can be securely stored and easily accessible for future use, or returned to you for safekeeping.

Can I access my assets if they are stored with Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services?

Absolutely! For digital assets, we provide you with an easy-to-use platform that allows you to access and manage digitised assets anytime, anywhere. For physical assets stored in our secure facilities, access can be arranged per your requirements.

How does Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services support monetisation of my content?

Along with preservation, we also offer services to activate and monetise your media archives. We help you explore opportunities for tokenisation, licensing, distribution, and other revenue-generating activities, maximising the value of your preserved content.

How can I get started with Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services?

Getting started with Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services is simple. Just reach out and one of our team members will be in touch with you to discuss your needs and how we can assist.