Lowering the Barrier to Entry for Digital Repository Management by Leveraging Cloud-Native Solutions

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital repositories, the challenge of managing costs and technical complexity often poses a significant barrier to entry, especially for smaller institutions and those in developing regions. This presentation explores an innovative approach to surmounting these challenges by leveraging cloud-native solutions, with a specific focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Our organization's journey in transitioning to a cloud-based infrastructure illustrates how cloud-native technologies can streamline repository management, enhance scalability, and significantly reduce operational costs.

Through a detailed case study, we will demonstrate the practical application of AWS services in optimizing data storage, ensuring high availability, and facilitating global access to digital content. Our experience sheds light on the nuances of integrating AWS into existing digital repository frameworks, highlighting both the successes and the challenges encountered.

Key discussion points will include the strategic selection of AWS services to meet specific repository needs, the cost-benefit analysis of cloud migration, and the long-term implications for repository sustainability. We will also delve into how our model promotes inclusivity by making digital repository infrastructure more accessible to a broader range of institutions.