LifeArc
Significant Cost Savings and Improved Collaboration from a Documentum to
Microsoft 365 migration









Client Overview
LifeArc, a medical research charity, makes life science life-changing, transforming promising life science ideas into medical breakthroughs, which change patients’ lives. As a self-funding organization specializing in early-stage translation, the company have spent over 25 years advancing lab-based discoveries into next-generation diagnostics, treatments and cures.
The objectives were to migrate from their legacy ECM system to Microsoft 365 for a more centralized data system and improve efficiency using Microsoft's applications like SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Teams. LifeArc partnered with Proventeq because of our expertise in Microsoft 365 implementation and adoption.
We delivered a smooth migration, which enabled them to collaborate efficiently with scientific and charitable partners, protected sensitive intellectual property and supported secure, scalable operations. This transformation helped LifeArc to focus on turning their scientific innovation into better outcomes for patients.
LOCATION
UK
SECTOR
Research,
Non-profit Organization
SOURCE
Documentum
DESTINATION
SharePoint Online,
OneDrive, Teams

Client Challenges
Complex legacy system
The complexity of our client's legacy systems demanded extensive data discovery and analysis, securing any critical content and restructuring Information Architecture (IA) for efficient storage and management within SharePoint Online.
Inefficient document
management system
Navigating the legacy system was a challenge, as browser plugin restrictions and complex folder structures made document access and file sharing difficult, extending search times, affecting user experience and limiting team collaboration.
Proventeq's Solution
Data discovery & transformation
Our team conducted a comprehensive discovery analysis to identify and resolve any potential data issues. The native Information Architecture (IA) and metadata were restructured, classified and optimized to enhance content management in SharePoint.
Enhancing user experience
We created a user-friendly system to enhance accessibility and navigation for our client, using SharePoint's modern framework and best practices for folder hierarchy. Our experts also enabled auto-tagging and co-authoring to streamline document retrieval, sharing and collaboration across departments.
Implementing security standards
Documents were secured by translating security policies in Documentum to align with strict regulatory requirements for our client's departments in the SharePoint environment. We also implemented advanced security features in SharePoint to help LifeArc meet compliance standards.
Ensuring data integrity
Every stage of the migration process was validated to ensure data integrity. Third-party systems, including their intellectual property management platform integrated into their business workflow, were updated to comply with system and regulatory requirements.
The Results
Significant reduction in costs
Transitioning to Microsoft 365 has enabled LifeArc to make significant cost savings by reducing the cost of ECM ownership, including licensing, maintenance and support.
Improved collaboration & user experience
By using collaborative features in SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams, the business has built a virtual workplace where departments can seamlessly collaborate and work remotely. Additionally, users can navigate SharePoint with ease and efficiently access and share documents from a centralized online repository.
Data Loss Prevention enabled
With Microsoft 365's advanced security features, our client gained enhanced content management control, along with Data Loss Prevention measures to safeguard their scientific research data.
was essential in our ongoing migration plan to Microsoft 365 to centralize our data, enhance accessibility and unlock more insights
from our business and scientific information.
Adam Lythgoe,
IT Manager, Business Services
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Adherence to a strict migration timeline was mandatory to help prevent
additional costs due to renewal costs of Documentum license and support.
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