Google Workspace Enterprise Plus Archived-User Plan (Monthly)
Google Workspace Enterprise Plus Archived-User Plan provides secure, long-term storage for former employee data, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
- Archived User Access: Retain access to historical user data for compliance and auditing purposes.
- Long-Term Storage: Securely store inactive user accounts and their associated data indefinitely.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements for data retention and eDiscovery.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Manage inactive user data without the full cost of active licenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Google Workspace Enterprise Plus Archived-User Plan is designed for organizations needing to retain data from former employees. This plan offers secure, long-term storage for inactive user accounts, ensuring that critical business information remains accessible for compliance, legal, or operational needs without the expense of full user licenses.
This solution is ideal for businesses of all sizes that must adhere to data retention policies or require access to historical communications and documents. It integrates directly with Google Workspace, allowing IT administrators to manage archived data efficiently within their existing environment.
- Data Archiving: Securely store emails, documents, and other user data from inactive accounts.
- Compliance Ready: Facilitates adherence to industry regulations and eDiscovery requirements.
- Cost Management: Reduces licensing costs by providing dedicated storage for inactive users.
- Admin Control: Centralized management of archived data through the Google Admin console.
- Searchability: Enables quick retrieval of archived information when needed.
Maintain access to vital historical data while optimizing your Google Workspace licensing costs.
What This Enables
Ensure Data Retention Compliance
Enable teams to meet regulatory requirements for storing historical user data. Streamline the process of archiving emails, documents, and other critical information from departed employees.
cloud-based applications, regulated industries, compliance-driven workflows, long-term data storage
Reduce Licensing Costs
Automate the management of inactive user accounts to lower overall Google Workspace expenses. Provide dedicated storage for historical data without paying for active user features.
subscription management, cost optimization, SaaS environments, operational efficiency
Facilitate eDiscovery and Audits
Streamline the retrieval of historical data for legal or internal audit purposes. Access archived user information quickly and efficiently when required.
legal hold processes, internal investigations, audit preparation, data retrieval workflows
Key Features
Archived User License
Provides dedicated storage for inactive user accounts, ensuring data is preserved without the cost of a full license.
Google Workspace Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Google Workspace environment for unified administration and access.
Long-Term Data Retention
Securely stores historical data indefinitely, meeting long-term compliance and archival needs.
eDiscovery Capabilities
Enables efficient searching and retrieval of archived data for legal and compliance purposes.
Monthly Payment Option
Offers flexibility in budgeting and payment with a predictable monthly subscription.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict data retention policies for regulatory compliance and audit trails, making archived user data essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain patient data and operational records for extended periods to comply with HIPAA and other regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client information and require robust data retention for case management and liability protection.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to extensive public record laws and retention mandates, necessitating secure and accessible archival of user data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an archived user and an active user in Google Workspace?
An active user has a full Google Workspace license with access to all services. An archived user has their data preserved but does not have access to active services, significantly reducing costs.
How long is the data retained with the Archived-User plan?
The Archived-User plan is designed for long-term, indefinite storage of user data, helping you meet ongoing compliance requirements.
Can I still search for data from archived users?
Yes, administrators can search and retrieve data from archived user accounts through the Google Admin console, facilitating eDiscovery and audits.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.