The concept of public cloud evaluation platforms for eDiscovery was first discussed with great resistance. Only a few brave souls were willing to venture beyond the comforts of their co-locations or information centers and explore the public cloud. More companies are now accepting the public cloud and its accompanying eDiscovery evaluation tools.
Although it can be overwhelming and challenging to move to a cloud-based platform, partnering up with an experienced eDiscovery Managed Services provider (EMS) will help you make a smooth transition. Your service provider’s technology stack must be constantly evolving to include new complementary tools and be available in all regions.
Cloud-Based Platforms: Advantages
A public cloud-based evaluation platform can be a great tool for your company’s EMS needs. There are many benefits. These are the top benefits to consider:
- You will be able to take advantage of the innovative functions available on the platform’s evaluation tools, as soon as they are released.
- The cloud servicer will manage the facilities and software upgrades, taking this worry off of the customer. Cloud servicers will also run updates in the background, or during non-business hours, so that there is minimal disruption to service.
- You can take advantage of the unique nature of public clouds and company designs, which allow for on-demand scaling to handle larger processing and evaluation tasks. In general, it takes only minutes to scale what could take days or even weeks in non-public cloud environments.
An alternative is to purchase a platform directly from a cloud provider. This limits you to the tools provided by the cloud service provider. The cloud service provider provides expert services and execution support for your engagement. Partnering with third parties that have the cloud software app is a good option to take advantage of additional tools and evaluation apps. This collaboration can help with execution, job management, tool combination management, and broadened capabilities.
How to choose the right EMS partner
EMS is an alternative to public cloud-based eDiscovery platforms for corporations and law firms. As part of a cloud-based design, seek out providers that offer EMS services using multiple platforms. This will allow you to access third-party solutions that can support customer engagements. Interesting capabilities include expert system, analytics and company intelligence.
Collaboration with a service provider can help you to reduce the risk and provide future evidence. The EMS service provider can quickly shift you to another innovation if one innovation doesn’t fit the mold. These third-party partners often provide personal cloud functions that support jobs that cannot be hosted in public clouds.
Lastly, consider EMS companies who not only provide assistance for these platforms but also offer expert advice. It is important to find a service provider that has the best tools and people. Without professional assistance, technology alone will not produce much energy.
Conclusion
Law practice is becoming more complex. It is crucial for corporations and law offices to use cutting-edge innovation to gain a competitive advantage in the market. Innovation alone will not be enough to make you stand out. It is important for organizations to include an eDiscovery process in budgeting and daily workflows. A partnership with an EMS provider that offers cloud capabilities and combination assistance is a great way to improve your eDiscovery success.
