Introduction
Enterprises generate massive amounts of information daily, but not all of it holds long-term value. ROT data — Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial — clogs storage, increases risk, and complicates compliance. Identifying and cleaning up ROT (Repetitive, Obsolete, and Trivial) data is a crucial step in any archiving and information governance strategy. This blog explores how organizations can approach ROT cleanup to optimize storage, reduce costs, and improve compliance.