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Archiving
Set up custom archiving conditions
Create policy management rules
Restoring
Restore data with 1 click
Restore whole sites and libraries
Preview images
Automation
Schedule archiving conditions
Reduce file versioning from 500 to 1
Use automated alerting
Reporting
Estimate savings with simulation
Get insights with reporting
Trace archived data with history
For companies & organisations
$815 / TB / year
Cost calculator
100% free analysis of your costs
User documentation
Setup, guides & troubleshooting for ShArc
SharePoint storage optimization
Strategies to reduce SharePoint storage costs
ShArc case studies
How customers successfully manage SharePoint storage
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Best practices, news & updates

The team behind ShArc

We're Layer2 leading solutions, the team behind ShArc. Our tool archives inactive SharePoint files into your own Azure Blob Storage without taking them away from users.

Further down this page, you'll find more about who we are and our story. If you're interested in reading how customers use ShArc, or sending us a message with your questions, please use the buttons below.

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Layer2 leading solutions—about us

We are specialized in creating innovative, modern workplaces using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. As a Hamburg-based IT service provider, we are active in Germany and also offer our software worldwide.

We’re passionate about designing multifunctional tools that enhance productivity in your daily workflow. Our extensive experience in the global digital market ensures you receive tools tailored to your needs.

 

What we offer


Whether you require standard or highly customized solutions, we provide exactly what you need. From the beginning of your project, we guide you directly to your goals with efficient and targeted support.

 

Our mission with ShArc


Experience the full potential of modern SharePoint technology. ShArc helps your organization run more efficiently while reducing SharePoint storage costs by at least 61% in typical scenarios.

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Our roots

Founded in 1991, LAYER 2 GmbH is a Microsoft Modern Work Solution Partner based in Hamburg with two specialized divisions. With over 35 years of experience we have worked with 3,200+ organizations around the world.

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Our Layer2 leading solutions division develops software for SharePoint storage optimization. In addition, Layer2 leading solutions develops software for data integration across IT systems, with a proven track record of global success.

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Our focus on modern workplaces, powered by Microsoft technologies, includes innovative collaboration solutions, digital forms, streamlined workflows, and intranet portals.

 

Our customers

are the best part of our work

4.5 stars from GetApp
4.5 stars from Capterra
4.5 stars from Software Advice