What does long-term data preservation really require in a digital-first world where technology changes faster than it can be archived? In this episode of IT Infrastructure as a Conversation, recorded during the IT Press Tour in Malta, we explore a fresh perspective with Antoine Simkine, co-founder of DigiFilm Corporation.

Antoine’s background is nothing short of extraordinary. Having produced digital visual effects for iconic films like Amelie, Alien Resurrection, and The Ninth Gate, and serving as VFX producer for 20th Century Fox’s I, Robot, Antoine understands the challenges of preserving digital assets in an industry where formats evolve and decay at a relentless pace.

Bringing this cinematic experience into the world of infrastructure, Antoine shares how the fragility of digital media inspired him to rethink data preservation. We examine his journey from pioneering digital VFX to founding DigiFilm Corporation and developing Archifix, a solution that combines the permanence of film with the precision of digital encoding.

As organizations generate more data than ever before—and as regulatory demands for data integrity and security intensify—this conversation shines a light on why traditional storage methods may not be enough. Antoine explains how Digifilm’s approach addresses the risks of obsolescence, media degradation, and escalating costs associated with perpetual migration.

Beyond cinema, Antoine reveals how sectors such as defense, nuclear energy, and architecture are beginning to recognize the need for offline, futureproof data storage strategies. Could an idea rooted in the oldest form of recording still hold the answer to our most modern infrastructure challenges?

What steps should enterprises take today if they want their critical digital assets to survive for centuries? And how can organizations balance innovation with the responsibility of long-term stewardship?

This is your conversation.

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