The HP Reference Information Storage System is a fully integrated, highly scalable ILM global enterprise content archiving storage platform for information management (IM). Developed for the enterprise, from mid-range to large global and remote branch office deployments HP RISS is the foundation for rapidly evolving compliance and archiving strategies. The unique RISS grid storage architecture enables a flexible, multi-dimensional scaling capability which can intelligently distribute hundreds of terabytes of content and billions of objects across a grid of smart storage cells. HP RISS enables a wide range of IM solutions from HP's suite of IM products and services and HP Solution Partners. It also offers cost-effective, remote-replication solutions for global enterprise deployments, increased availability, business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) initiatives.