According to Tony Caputo, CEO of CloudNine, “CloudNine is 100% dedicated to providing the best eDiscovery offerings on the market. We are very proud to be acknowledged as a ‘most trusted eDiscovery vendor’ in the IDC Survey. Combining our internal resources with the substantial capabilities of our service partners, CloudNine strives to set the highest standard in eDiscovery technology products and services. The enhancements in the latest Review release make it an indispensable and practical option for legal and eDiscovery professionals, where time and cost have a critical impact on their bottom line.”
eDiscovery Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investments in Q1 2021
From Relativity and Reveal to Compliance (System One) and Veristar, the following findings, data points, and tracking charts highlight information that may be useful for understanding M&A+I activity patterns in the eDiscovery ecosystem from January 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021. During 1Q21 there were at least ten M&A+I events, an pulse rate that equaled the investment pulse rate of ten events during the same time frame in 2020.
Threading the Needle? Epiq Launches Unified Digital Client Experience
According to the announcement, Epiq Access is available globally and provides a unified digital interface and single sign on experience to gain access to Epiq and third-party legal applications, legal business intelligence dashboards and reports, project status, support requests and tracking, and Epiq’s easy-to-use SaaS eDiscovery solution, Epiq Discovery.
All Systems Go? FTI Consulting Launches Data Governance Solution
According to Jake Frazier, a Senior Managing Director and Head of the Information Governance, Privacy & Security practice within the Technology segment at FTI Consulting, “We view information as an asset, but also understand that for our clients to realize value from complicated data environments, they need to first address the many rules and regulations that implicate how sensitive information is protected, managed, shared and utilized. Our data governance team brings decades of collective, cross-functional experience in managing legal and regulatory challenges and developing transformative programs that reduce risk and unlock data value.”
Mac and Cheese? Cellebrite Launches Endpoint Inspector
According to today’s press announcement, Endpoint Inspector provides users with the server, endpoint software and license for examiners to conduct investigations and eliminates the critical time delay and cost needed to ship laptops to physical locations for digital data collection.
Cyber Risk and Reward? Kroll Acquires Redscan
According to Redscan CEO, Mike Fenton, “Merging Redscan’s innovative culture and leading managed security services with Kroll’s unparalleled incident response experience and end-to-end cyber risk management capabilities allows us to provide a unique global offering. This combination will build fantastic value for our clients, who will benefit from a global team of world-class seasoned experts monitoring their environments and an expanded platform to grow our proprietary technology capabilities.”
Cybersecurity Challenges for Artificial Intelligence: Considering the AI Lifecycle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing people’s everyday lives and playing a key role in digital transformation through its automated decision-making capabilities. The benefits of this emerging technology are significant, but so are the concerns. In this recent report, The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) warns that AI may open new avenues in manipulation and attack methods, as well as new privacy and data protection challenges.
A Shooting Star? Veristar Announces Joint Venture with CrossRealms International
According to Veristar company founder, CEO, and president, Rick Avers, “We are excited to be joining forces with the outstanding CrossRealms International team. Aligning forces with the litigation IT services professionals at CrossRealms International will completely set Veristar apart from its traditional competitors and completes Veristar’s vision to transform our industry that is still providing 20th-century resources in the 21st century.”
A Revealing Partnership? United Lex Selects Reveal for AI-Powered eDiscovery
According to Dave Deppe, president of UnitedLex, “To fill the void in preexisting legal technology, UnitedLex has developed a significant library of custom-tailored AI solutions for our clients based on their industry, types of litigation, investigations and regulatory demands. Combining our 13 years of development in Questio and Vantage with a powerful suite of technology assembled by Reveal, we will accelerate the expansion of the digital solutions we deliver to our clients.”
Grid and Bear It? Everlaw Achieves Number One eDiscovery Ranking in G2 Grid Report
According to Michael Fauscette, chief research officer at G2, “Rankings on G2 reports are based on data provided to us by real users. We are excited to share the achievements of the products ranked on our site because they represent the voice of the user and offer terrific insights to potential buyers around the world.”