Removing ROT can feel like a herculean task, and many organizations often leave it up to users to manage their own cleanup. However, if users were truly effective at eliminating ROT, the problem would likely not exist in the first place. Even with a coordinated effort encouraging users to clean up their data, tackling ROT without the right tools can be a daunting task. Consider your own experience the last time you had to organize your old hard drives.

At General Networks, a fit-for-purpose ROT tool is employed within an engagement process that systematically assists organizational units in identifying ROT and restructuring their data in a manner that is sustainable for future growth.