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??? ?? This month’s Vendor Voices by ComplexDiscovery Oü presents a comprehensive update on the latest trends and breakthroughs in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. September was a particularly dynamic month, with strategic acquisitions, innovative product launches, and powerful technological integrations leading the charge in transforming how sensitive data is managed, secured, and processed. ?? One of the key highlights is Reveal’s licensing of Milyli (muh-lil-ee)’s Blackout Source Code, an AI-powered redaction software trusted by legal professionals. The integration of Blackout’s automation capabilities into Reveal’s investigative platform enhances the security and efficiency of data redaction during legal reviews, reflecting the growing role of AI in reducing human error and increasing productivity. As data privacy and protection continue to dominate discussions across legal tech, this acquisition signals a shift towards more automated and secure eDiscovery processes. ?? HaystackID introduced the READI Suite, a groundbreaking tool for remote digital investigations, eDiscovery, and cybersecurity, addressing the ongoing challenges of a remote-first work environment. By optimizing remote data collection, the suite helps organizations manage compliance, regulatory oversight, and forensic investigations more efficiently. This marks a crucial development for businesses looking to adapt to the complexities of a dispersed workforce while maintaining robust information governance practices. ?? Acquisitions were also a focal point this month, with Proteus Discovery Group acquiring Novitas Data and Cognicion LLC purchasing CodexTen, strengthening their capabilities and geographic reach. These moves emphasize the rising importance of cultural alignment and strategic growth in an increasingly competitive eDiscovery market. For professionals in the sector, these mergers highlight a trend towards the consolidation of services, enabling companies to offer more integrated, holistic solutions to clients. ?? On the technology front, Relativity unveiled its Relativity aiR for Review at the 15th annual Relativity Fest, marking a major milestone in AI-enhanced document review. The solution is designed to reduce the time and cost associated with managing large volumes of data, making it easier for legal teams to focus on high-impact decisions. Simultaneously, X1 expanded its Enterprise Collect Platform, increasing its scalability and efficiency for eDiscovery and compliance purposes while facilitating rapid data collection across diverse platforms. ?? ?? Read the complete update from Complex Discovery Oü at https://buff.ly/4erwFsg. #eDiscovery #LegalTech #Providers EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model + Mary Mack, CISSP + Kaylee Walstad + Holley Robinson

??? Can AI Really Save the Future? A Lawyer's Perspective on Sam Altman's Vision out on JD Supra. In his latest article, EDRM blogger, Ralph Losey offers insights into Sam Altman's essay, "The Intelligence Age." While Altman envisions a future where AI drives humanity into an era of prosperity and innovation, Losey explores both the potential benefits and overlooked risks—such as economic divides, ethical challenges, and the complexities of AI governance. For the legal tech and eDiscovery community, this perspective is key to understanding the implications of AI's rapid growth and how to harness its power responsibly. ??Explore Ralph Losey's in-depth analysis of AI's future: https://lnkd.in/gWdDQqZQ Holley Robinson Mary Mack, CISSP #LegalTech #eDiscovery #AI #GenAI

?? Huge congratulations to HaystackID's Vazantha R. Meyers for winning the Relativity Innovation Award for Inclusion! This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who challenge the status quo and are catalysts for creating a more equitable industry, organization, and community where everyone feels they belong. A special thanks to the EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model's Kaylee Walstad for sharing such kind words on behalf of herself and Mary Mack, CISSP about Vazantha's incredible work mentoring others and co-founding affinity groups at HaystackID. ?? We also want to extend our appreciation to Relativity for shining a light on Vazantha and other leaders in our industry who are driving diversity, equity, and belonging. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the Innovation Awards! #RelativityFest #LegalTech #eDiscovery Michael Cammack Laura A. D.

Ankura & EDRM | Relativity Fest Happy Hour Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and industry peers for attending the Ankura and EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model's 3rd annual Relativity Fest Happy Hour at the Hampton Social Club in Chicago. We had a packed house! Great conversation and collaboration throughout the evening.... as expected. Thank you Kaylee Walstad, Mary Mack, CISSP and Doug Austin for helping make tonight a success. EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model #ediscovery Relativity

Great article by Complex Discovery Oü on #DeepFakes within generative AI- we couldn't agree more with your conclusion: "While generative AI offers numerous benefits, its potential for misuse presents legal, political, and security challenges that require urgent attention. The legal community, in particular, must navigate these complexities to uphold the integrity of digital evidence in the courtroom.?By adopting proactive measures, including stricter evidentiary standards and the use of expert witnesses, courts can protect the authenticity of digital content and prevent the weaponization of AI to discredit genuine evidence. In doing so, they safeguard not only the judicial process but also the public’s trust in the legal system." Rob Robinson Mary Mack, CISSP Holley Robinson Kaylee Walstad #Legaltech

I’m looking forward to attending Relativity Fest this week and presenting on the Exploring EDRM Innovations panel Thursday 26 September at 1pm. Come learn about lots of exciting EDRM projects! If your are attending, hope you can join us. I will discuss how the EDRM Message ID Hash (MIH) is being used to save clients time and money by enabling quick identification of duplicate emails which have been processed in different products. Relativity is a big supporter of the EDRM MIH and is building it into the processing engine. Law In Order Pty Ltd also has a Relativity app that generates the EDRM MIH. On the panel, I will be joining our EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model fearless leaders Kaylee Walstad, Mary Mack, CISSP along with my fellow Project Trustees Craig Ball, Cristin Traylor, Charisma Starr, Manfred Gabriel, Shannon Bales, Stephanie Clerkin, CEDS, RCA and David Cohen.

?? “Our team has spent a lot of time getting trained and learning how to use AI in our day-to-day work. AI tools have gone from being a ‘nice-to-have’ to a ‘must-have’ to complete tasks more efficiently and keep up with the velocity of the requests coming in," said HaystackID's Erin Meyer during the latest episode of the?EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model Illumination Zone podcast. During the episode, Meyer and her colleagues, Mary Bennett and Jason Cassel, discussed their structured quality control (QC) process and how they use #AI to enhance what they do at scale alongside hosts Kaylee Walstad and Mary Mack. ?? Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4dh9kYU. #LegalTech #eDiscovery #GenAI

You know Relativity Fest is off to a great start when Kaylee Walstad and Holley Robinson from EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model show up!! #RelativityFest

Love what EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model team is up to! Developing new age protocols is imperative to the growth we have experienced and the growth we are embarking on in the near future. ?? #ediscovery #legaltech #legalai #litigationsupport #vdiscovery #edrm #relativityfest #relativity

Big Congratulations to the UNITAD Iraq team for the huge difference you are making in the pursuit of justice. Leons Mathews Kalapurakal Mary Mack, CISSP Holley Robinson #digitalevidence #crimesagainsthumanity #legaltech #eDiscovery