Microsoft Purview Records Management
Microsoft Purview Records Management is a cloud service for managing records through the web.
What Microsoft Purview Records Management is
Microsoft Purview Records Management is a cloud service for managing records through the web. Its listed capabilities include retention rules, disposition workflows, audit trails, and rule-based classification. Together, these functions let organizations apply retention requirements, manage disposition, and keep an audit trail. The service is offered through the Microsoft Purview Suite, which includes advanced data lifecycle and records management, advanced data loss prevention, advanced information protection, advanced audit, and eDiscovery (Premium). The listed suite price is $12 a month per user when billed yearly. The subscription is annual and auto-renews. Microsoft Purview Records Management has a paid pricing model and no free plan. Its listed platform is web, so access is through a browser. For organizations evaluating records software, the main considerations are its retention, disposition, audit, and classification functions, along with the cost of an automatically renewing annual subscription. Because the price is per user, the number of users affects the total subscription amount.
Good
- Includes retention rules
- Supports disposition workflows
- Provides audit trails
- Uses rule-based classification
Watch out
- No free plan
- Annual subscription auto-renews
- Costs $12 a month per user when billed yearly
Who it suits
This service suits organizations that need web-based records management with retention rules, disposition workflows, audit trails, and rule-based classification. The listed suite also includes data protection, audit, and eDiscovery capabilities.
Verdict
Microsoft Purview Records Management covers key records processes through retention, disposition, and audit functions. It is a paid, annual subscription with no free plan, so organizations should account for user count and renewal terms.
Plans and prices
From Microsoft Purview Records Management's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Purview Suite | $12 a month | Advanced data lifecycle and records management · Advanced data loss prevention · Advanced information protection · Advanced audit · eDiscovery (Premium) · paid yearly; annual subscription—auto renews |
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