STATE & LOCAL E-DISCOVERY MARKET, 2012
Published: 09/06/2012
Description
Vendors will get an overview of where states are in their e-discovery activity, including several snapshots of projects currently being tracked in the state and local opportunities database. These are projects in the pre-RFP stage, so vendors will definitely want to mark these to get continual project updates through the ultimate solicitation release and contract award. Key requested electronically-stored information (ESI) capabilities include: Data mapping – identification and documentation of where all ESI is locatedAnalysis of enterprise ESI before collectionsReal-time collection of enterprise ESIIntegration with enterprise archiving systemsAbility to process social media ESILegal hold – locks ESI and modifies permissions so files cannot be modified or deletedWorkflow managementProject managementNext generation searchInformation dashboardSaaS delivery optionForensic investigations and evidence collection capabilitiesRepository management capabilitiesDocument monitoring and filteringPolicy-based information managementRedaction capabilities and creation of privilege logsProvide data connectorsTraining that accompanies the implementation of the system24/7 help deskTrain-the-trainer classesOnsite supportMaintenance/support on customization implemented during installationAbility to handle projects across the Electronic Discovery Reference Model Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were established in 2006, but many states are developing their own rules or considering new practices for the evolving technology. This market is expanding with the ever-growing rise of social media and cloud computing, and with that comes new solutions and capabilities. This report offers a strong landscape of the current state of e-discovery and opens the door on what’s to come.
