Drawing on verified end-user feedback collected through Info-Tech Research Group’s SoftwareReviews platform, the 2026 Data Archiving Data Quadrant Report evaluates solutions that help organizations manage long-term retention, preserve access to historical information, and support more efficient data lifecycles. Google Vault, Bloomberg Vault, and Microsoft Exchange Online Archiving earned Champion placements for their product capabilities and overall user satisfaction.

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Info-Tech Research Group has named Google Vault, Bloomberg Vault, and Microsoft Exchange Online Archiving as Champions in its 2026 Data Archiving Data Quadrant Report. The report recognizes the highest-rated products in the category as growing data volumes and complex retention requirements place greater pressure on organizations to control storage costs, maintain secure access to critical information, and support regulatory compliance.

Data archiving solutions help organizations move inactive or rarely accessed information from primary systems into long-term storage while preserving access for retention, compliance, and recovery needs. Features such as data encryption, retention and policy management, automation, e-discovery, storage optimization, access controls, and deletion controls can help IT teams improve system performance and respond more efficiently to legal and business requests.

Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant is a comprehensive software evaluation tool that ranks products using verified end-user feedback across key dimensions, including likelihood to recommend, feature rankings, net emotional footprint score, and vendor capabilities. These inputs are aggregated into a Composite Score (CS), which reflects overall user satisfaction and determines placement within the Data Quadrant. The firm’s methodology ensures that rankings are based entirely on authentic user reviews, free from analyst opinions or vendor influence.

The 2026 Data Archiving Champions are as follows:

Google Vault, 8.9 CS, ranked high for quality features.Bloomberg Vault, 8.6 CS, rated highly for granularity.Microsoft Exchange Online Archiving, 8.5 CS, recognized for ease of data integration.

“Everyone’s racing to log everything right now, including every prompt, every AI interaction, and every user session, without asking why,” says Justin St-Maurice, technical counselor at Info-Tech Research Group. “That’s not an archiving strategy; it’s a liability waiting to happen. If you’re going to retain that data, you need a real plan: what it’s for, how long you keep it, and who can access it. Done well, those logs can even become an asset, such as fine-tuning a model on your own interaction data, but that only works if it’s deliberate, not a byproduct of nobody wanting to make a deletion decision. Retention controls, secure access, and e-discovery aren’t back-office checkboxes anymore; they determine whether an organization can actually use or defend the data it’s sitting on.”

User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech’s reports are informed by data from users and IT professionals with intimate experience with the software across the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes.

Read the full report: 2026 Data Archiving Data Quadrant Report.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards, including how Data Quadrant and Emotional Footprint recognition is determined using verified end-user feedback and the underlying evaluation criteria, visit Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards page, powered by SoftwareReviews.

About Info-Tech Research Group
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Seven Korean Animation Companies to Showcase Original IP, Connect With North American Industry Leaders, and Explore New Business Opportunities

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 /CNW/ — The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) will bring seven Korean animation companies to Ottawa this September for K-Animation Spotlight at OIAF 2026, a five-day industry and public program taking place alongside the 50th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF).

Taking place from September 23 to 27, 2026, the program will feature B2B business meetings, industry sessions, IP pitching and public screenings at the National Arts Centre (NAC), National Gallery of Canada and Korean Cultural Centre Canada.

K-Animation Spotlight aims to strengthen the international presence of Korean animation IP and create practical opportunities for Korean companies to build relationships with Canadian and North American industry professionals.

Seven Korean Animation Companies Head to Ottawa

Participating companies include Devil’s Candy Inc., LOCUS Corporation, MOSTAPES, PICTO STUDIO Co., Ltd., Studio ACORN Inc., STUDIO GALE Co., Ltd., and Studio W.Baba.

A key focus of the program will be “Meet Korean Animation,” a dedicated B2B business meeting program at the National Arts Centre. Participating Korean companies will meet directly with buyers and industry professionals through one-on-one meetings to introduce their content and discuss potential opportunities in co-production, distribution, licensing, IP expansion and other forms of international partnership.

Beyond initial introductions, the program is designed to encourage continued business discussions and help participating companies develop longer-term connections in the North American market.

The business program will also include a dedicated session at TAC: The Animation Conference on September 23. Titled “Beyond the Screen: Partnering with Korean Companies to Expand Animation IP,” the panel will explore global IP expansion and opportunities for collaboration between Korean and Canadian companies.

On September 24, six participating companies will present their original projects directly to industry professionals during a dedicated Korean Animation IP Pitching Session at NAC Le Salon.

Netflix’s Lost in Starlight to Screen at the National Gallery of Canada

Alongside its industry-focused programs, K-Animation Spotlight will also introduce Korean animation to Canadian audiences through public screenings.

Netflix’s first Korean original animated film, Lost in Starlight, directed by Han Ji-won, will be presented in a special screening at the National Gallery of Canada on September 25.

Released globally on Netflix in May 2025, the 96-minute film will be followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A with director Han Ji-won and producer Byun Seung-min.

In addition, the 2026 K-Animation Special Screening (KCC x KOCCA) will take place at the Korean Cultural Centre Canada on September 25 and 26, featuring seven titles from six participating companies and providing local audiences with further opportunities to discover Korean animation.

Connecting Korean Animation with North American Business Opportunities

By combining one-on-one B2B meetings, industry networking, IP pitching, professional discussions and public screenings, K-Animation Spotlight aims to create practical connections between Korean animation companies and the North American market.

Through direct engagement with buyers and industry professionals, the program seeks to open new opportunities for co-production, distribution, licensing and long-term international partnerships, while increasing the visibility of Korean animation IP in Canada.

Event Information

Event: K-Animation Spotlight at OIAF 2026Dates: September 23–27, 2026Location: Ottawa, CanadaKey Venues: National Arts Centre, National Gallery of Canada, Korean Cultural Centre CanadaParticipating Companies: Seven Korean animation companies

About the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) 

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is a South Korean government-affiliated agency dedicated to the advancement of the Korean content industry. KOCCA actively supports various creative sectors, including animation, gaming, music, broadcasting, and immersive content, fostering global partnerships and promoting K-Content worldwide.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marquis Who’s Who honors Nerrissa Williams for her distinguished leadership in business management and technology operations. Over more than two decades, she has built a career defined by initiative, innovation, and the ability to create opportunities where none existed before. Today, as manager of release and application operations at The Walt Disney Company, she helps ensure the reliable, disruption-free delivery of critical enterprise technology, enabling the systems that support hundreds of thousands of employees and the business behind one of the world’s most recognized brands.

A Foundation Built on Engineering

Ms. Williams’ journey began with a passion for solving complex problems. She first pursued mechanical engineering at the University of California Los Angeles before transferring to the University of California Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and operations research. Determined to deepen her expertise, she continued her education at Stanford University, earning a Master of Science in engineering economic systems—now known as management science and engineering.

The analytical mindset she developed through engineering would become the foundation for a career focused not only on technology, but on improving how organizations operate.

Discovering the World of Consulting

After graduating, Ms. Williams entered the consulting world with Price Waterhouse, where she advanced to senior consultant. When IBM acquired PricewaterhouseCoopers’ management consulting and technology services division, she continued in that role, helping organizations navigate and deploy complex technology initiatives.

One consulting engagement, however, would permanently shape the course of her career. In 2001, she was assigned to work with The Walt Disney Company. What began as a client engagement introduced her to an organization whose culture of innovation and collaboration resonated deeply with her—a chapter she often describes as discovering “Disney Pixie Dust.”

Creating Opportunities at Disney

A defining moment arrived in 2002 during Disney’s global SAP implementation. Rather than simply filling an existing position, Williams was asked to create an entirely new role: SAP release manager for The Walt Disney Company. She embraced the challenge.

As she developed the role, Ms. Williams also built critical operational support systems that helped ensure the success of one of Disney’s largest technology transformations. Among her accomplishments was establishing a call center that supported more than 50,000 cast members during the early phases of the SAP rollout, providing the operational stability needed for a successful enterprise-wide implementation.

Her ability to combine technical expertise with operational leadership quickly earned the confidence of senior executives. The impact of her work led Disney to offer her a permanent position in 2005, officially beginning her career as a Disney cast member.

Leading Mission-Critical Technology Operations

Over the years, Ms. Williams continued expanding both her responsibilities and the discipline of release management within the company. Eventually promoted to manager of release and application operations, she now leads a team responsible for coordinating major releases across Disney’s most critical enterprise applications and platforms, including SAP, Workday, Coupa and Informatica.

One of the defining achievements of her career came in December 2023, when she successfully led a major SAP release that served as a critical dependency for two enterprise initiatives valued at approximately $100 million and $70 million. Because the success of both projects depended on that SAP release, its flawless execution became highly visible across Disney’s technology leadership and demonstrated the importance of disciplined release management in enabling strategic business initiatives.

Investing in the Next Generation

Ms. Williams has always believed that success carries a responsibility to open doors for others.

While attending college, she was an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers, an organization committed to increasing representation and opportunity within engineering.

Today, Ms. Williams continues that commitment through volunteerism and STEM advocacy. She mentors students and participates in programs including Girls Build, Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA), Disney VoluntEARS, Stanford University’s Beyond the Farm Children’s Learning Fair, and A New Day Foundation’s technology and financial literacy conference. Through these initiatives, she encourages young people to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and leadership, hoping to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

Looking Ahead

Looking toward the future, Ms. Williams hopes to further establish release management as an enterprise-wide discipline leveraging AI where practical and the expertise gained through her certifications in ITIL, PMP and Product Management at The Walt Disney Company. She believes that strengthening this function will help ensure seamless, reliable technology operations across the organization while enabling faster and more effective business transformation.

As her career continues to evolve, she also looks forward to contributing at an even higher strategic level, advising executive leadership through the lens of enterprise operations and helping shape the future of technology delivery across the company.

For Ms. Williams, every chapter of her career has been driven by the same principle: combining engineering, leadership, and innovation to build systems—and opportunities—that make lasting impact.

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