
Intelligent preservation for evolving digital content

Context
The DURAFILE project addresses the challenge of preserving obsolete multimedia digital content by developing an intelligent, agent-based platform that dynamically exchanges knowledge to identify optimal digital preservation strategies. Acting as a form of social search, the platform provides a flexible, extensible, and continuously updated solution that ensures long-term access to scientific, cultural, and historical digital records across successive technology generations, typically evolving every 5 to 15 years, in line with European research and SME innovation objectives.
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Agent-based platform for digital preservation of obsolete multimedia content.
Agent-based platform for digital preservation of obsolete multimedia content.
Preventing loss of digital content due to technological obsolescence.

The Problem
As digital technologies evolve, large volumes of multimedia content become obsolete due to changing formats, software dependencies, and hardware constraints. Valuable scientific, cultural, and historical digital assets risk becoming inaccessible over time, not because the data is lost, but because the knowledge required to preserve and interpret it is no longer available.
Current digital preservation approaches are often static and difficult to adapt to rapid technological change. Without intelligent, scalable systems that can dynamically exchange knowledge and recommend updated preservation strategies, organizations face rising costs, inefficiencies, and the long-term loss of digital heritage.
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1. Can you integrate AI into an existing software product?
Absolutely. Our team can assess your current system and recommend how artificial intelligence features, such as automation, recommendation engines, or predictive analytics, can be integrated effectively. Whether it's enhancing user experience or streamlining operations, we ensure AI is added where it delivers real value without disrupting your core functionality.
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We’ve developed AI solutions across industries, from natural language processing in customer support platforms to computer vision in manufacturing and agriculture. Our expertise spans recommendation systems, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and custom machine learning models tailored to specific business needs.
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ASSIST Software primarily leverages Agile principles for flexibility and adaptability. This means we break down projects into smaller, manageable sprints, allowing continuous feedback and iteration throughout the development cycle. We also incorporate elements from other methodologies to increase efficiency as needed. For example, we use Scrum for project roles and collaboration, and Kanban boards to see workflow and manage tasks. As per the Waterfall approach, we emphasize precise planning and documentation during the initial stages.
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We can offer software consultancy services to determine the type of software you need based on your specific requirements. Please explore what type of app development would suit your custom build product.
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- Enterprise software manages complex business functions within an organization (e.g., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)).
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We have been in the software engineering industry for 30 years. During this time, we have worked on bespoke software that needed creative thinking, innovation, and customized solutions.
Scaled Agile refers to frameworks and practices that help large organizations adopt Agile methodologies. Traditional Agile is designed for small, self-organizing teams. Scaled Agile addresses the challenges of implementing Agile across multiple teams working on complex projects.
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We offer flexible models. Think about your project and see which model would be right for you.
- Dedicated Team: Ideal for complex, long-term projects requiring high continuity and collaboration.
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