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Data Exit Strategy

A documented approach defining how an organization can retrieve, transfer and appropriately remove its data and dependencies when ending a software relationship.

Also known as:  

data exit, SaaS exit plan, exit strategy, data portability

At a glance

Definition

A data exit strategy describes how data, records and relevant dependencies can be retrieved or transferred when a customer changes systems or ends a supplier relationship. It should clarify formats, responsibilities, retention, deletion, timing and practical transition considerations.

Why it matters

Data exit is a high-value enterprise procurement topic even if it has modest search volume. It addresses lock-in concerns and shows that Icologiq understands the full software lifecycle from implementation to exit.

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A documented approach defining how an organization can retrieve, transfer and appropriately remove its data and dependencies when ending a software relationship.

A data exit strategy describes how data, records and relevant dependencies can be retrieved or transferred when a customer changes systems or ends a supplier relationship. It should clarify formats, responsibilities, retention, deletion, timing and practical transition considerations.
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