Data Retention

CloudShield: Flexible, Cost-Effective Data Retention Platform

In recent years, the European Union and many member nations have directed service providers to install Data Retention (DR) systems that capture and store call detail records for a specified period of time. When compelled by warrant or court order, records can then be passed to law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to aid criminal investigations and to protect national security interests. Deadlines for DR implementation are approaching, and service providers are under pressure to implement DR capabilities in full compliance with government requirements as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

The CloudShield Network Application Platform provides a unique mix of functions, economy and versatility that makes it an excellent DR solution. The CloudShield platform, together with partner applications, provides the most comprehensive and cost-effective Data Retention solution on the market.

• Total information capture: captures and reconstructs any IP-based communications, including VoIP, P2P, email, chat, video.
• Unmatched performance and scalability: captures and processes data at network line speeds; provides law enforcement with real-time access to call records of interest; scales seamlessly to handle increasing network traffic and processing requirements.
• Eliminates costly post-processing, streamlines storage: captures, correlates and aggregates packet flows into logical sessions in real time, so there's no need for expensive post-processing in data warehouses. And real-time correlation sharply reduces the number of call records that must be saved, slashing storage requirements.
• DR compliant--today and tomorrow: rapid programmability and updating to match changing protocols and govt. requirements; streamlined development and deployment of new applications.
• Lowest costs: unequalled price/performance; minimizes need for additional storage and other equipment; easy deployment; lowest operational costs.
• Complete hardware/software solution: comprehensive platform provided by CloudShield, which in turn supports full-featured applications from CloudShield partners.
• Greater flexibility: unified architecture supports Data Retention, Lawful Intercept, infrastructure security, traffic management and more.

Data Retention White Paper

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