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July 2023

Migrating eDiscovery Cases to the Cloud: Tips on Making the Switch

By Catherine Ostheimer

The move from on-premise to cloud-based eDiscovery software use is not a new trend. In fact, according to Complex Discovery, close to 55% of global eDiscovery software spending went to cloud-based software in 2022, with the percentage expected to increase to 73% by 2027.

Still, change is hard. Annette Rolain, an attorney at Ruggeri Parks Weinberg LLP with 15+ years of experience, says that when her firm made the transition to a SaaS eDiscovery solution, she learned a great deal about how to make sure you have a successful migration. A few pointers she stressed in a recent webinar with Rick Clark , VP at CloudNine include:

Work with an eDiscovery partner who understands and helps gives shape to your goals and objectives for data migration, and based on those objectives, can work with you to design and document your processes upfront. Outline data management and eDiscovery workflow processes, ahead of the move to the cloud

Collaborate with attorneys within your firm to identify priority cases for the migration. Make sure they are aware of the change and have a chance to voice their important matters that need to go to the front of the queue

Make it easy for attorneys to know where their data is. Once the data is migrated, don’t just hand over a Zip file, document and share the location of not just the databases, but associated image and data files too.

View our webinar in which Annette shares more insights on making the switch:

 

To learn more about how CloudNine can help you to move your eDiscovery to the cloud, please Contact Us.

Catherine Ostheimer is VP, Marketing at CloudNine and has been working in the legal technology industry for 8+ years.

Why Simplicity and Cost Matter Now in eDiscovery

By Catherine Ostheimer

A recurring theme surfacing in our discussions with our law firm customers especially is the demand for legal tech software platforms to provide simple, straightforward functionality in an easy-to-use solution. Having an eDiscovery solution that speeds work and helps teams to complete a project on time and accurately is critical, but overpaying for software with an overabundance of features is something many are avoiding in today’s economic climate.

Besides the “simplicity matters” theme, another topic raised is the increasing need to provide sound rationale for technology investments at a time that every dollar spent is being scrutinized. We have learned from our best customers that applying a proven framework to your tech investment discussions with finance teams helps accelerate approvals. The framework is centered on connecting with finance teams in four areas:

  • Business strategy alignment: How does technology relate to corporate goals?
  • Value proposition: Are you improving efficiency or helping manage costs? What is the total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI)?
  • Timing: How does this initiative fit in with current and future priorities?
  • Implementation: What is required in terms of money and people to get this done?

Download a copy of our white paper on these themes, “A Return to Value in eDiscovery: Why Simplicity and Cost Matter Now.”

Catherine Ostheimer is VP, Marketing at CloudNine and has been working in the legal technology industry for 8+ years.