Mesh ROI Calculator
Calculate the cost of legacy search inefficiency and discover how unified AI search across all data repositories can save millions per year without migrating data.
The Hidden Cost of Legacy Search
Legacy Network Drives
Searching legacy data involves:
- •Manual folder navigation with no content search
- •Opening 5-15 similar files to find the right one
- •1-5 minutes per CAD file just to open and validate
- •15-25 minutes per search on average
Mesh Unified AI Search
With Mesh you get:
- •AI content search across all systems simultaneously
- •Metadata inference and document clustering
- •Preview without opening heavy CAD applications
- •1-2 minutes per search on average
Even conservative assumptions show that legacy search inefficiency costs organisations millions per year — before any migration costs.
Mesh ROI Calculator
Calculate the cost of legacy search inefficiency and the value of unified AI search across all your data repositories without migrating data.
Your Environment
Staff who search for data
Time to find correct file including validation
AI-powered unified search
Blended technical staff cost
Annual Cost Savings
$1,716,000
per year with Mesh
3-Year Total Value
$5,148,000
including migration savings
Annual Hours Recovered
13,200
hours per year
Time Saved per User
36 min
per day per user
Daily Time Comparison
Manual folder navigation, multiple file opens, heavy applications
AI content search, metadata inference, no file opens required
Across 100 users
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Metric | Legacy | Mesh | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per Search | 20 min | 2 min | 18 min |
| Daily Time (per user) | 40 min | 4 min | 36 min |
| Annual Hours (total) | 14,667 | 1,467 | 13,200 |
| Annual Cost | $1,906,667 | $190,667 | $1,716,000 |
Additional Value Factors
Reduced Rework & Errors
Finding the right file first time prevents costly mistakes and compliance risks
Reduced Tribal Knowledge
Faster onboarding, less reliance on staff who "know where things are"
Improved Compliance
Faster audit response, better traceability, lower legal risk
Search Across All Systems
One search across legacy drives, NAS, and new data management systems
Key Insight
Legacy search inefficiency costs organisations millions per year before considering any migration costs. Mesh recovers that value immediately by providing unified AI search across all repositories without migrating data. Even conservative assumptions show ROI within months.
Legacy Search vs Mesh
| Feature | Legacy Network Drives | Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Search Method | Filename search, manual folder navigation | AI content search with metadata |
| File Validation | Open 5-15 files manually | Preview & clustering |
| Search Scope | One system at a time | All systems simultaneously |
| Data Migration | Required for new systems | Not required |
| Confidence Level | Uncertain without opening files | High confidence from AI analysis |
Assumptions & Notes
- •Legacy search time (default 20 minutes) includes manual folder navigation, opening 5-10 similar files in heavy applications, and validation time.
- •Mesh search time (default 2 minutes) includes query entry, AI-powered result review, and opening the correct file. No validation opens required.
- •CAD files typically take 1-5 minutes to open and validate, significantly increasing legacy search time when involved.
- •Migration costs ($5-$15/GB typical) include data cleanup, validation, and transfer time. Mesh eliminates this by keeping legacy data in place.
- •ROI calculations are conservative and do not include reduced rework from using wrong files, improved compliance, or reduced tribal knowledge dependency.
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The calculator shows the financial impact of search inefficiency. Now discover how Mesh delivers unified AI search across legacy and modern data repositories without migration.