Could we be paying lawyers less in the future?
Legal professionals often face the daunting task of finding a needle in a haystack—like locating a specific affidavit from decades ago or sifting through thousands of documents related to a single case. The ability to manage and search through vast amounts of unstructured data quickly and efficiently is crucial for the legal industry. This is where the right database technology can make all the difference.
Enter the Open Discover eDiscovery Platform, which chose the RavenDB NoSQL Document Database to transform its legal discovery process. The results? Faster processing times, reduced costs, and significantly improved business outcomes.
In the legal world, time is money. Every minute spent searching for documents or managing data is a cost to the business. Open Discover’s primary objective was to streamline the legal discovery process, minimize document review costs, and enhance early case assessment. To achieve these goals, they needed a database solution that could handle large volumes of unstructured data with speed and precision.
RavenDB
stood out for its ability to:
- Deliver Speed and Efficiency: When Open Discover tested their system with a massive dataset—the entire 53 GB email archive of Enron Corp.—RavenDB processed the 1.2 million documents in just 30 minutes on a 16-core Windows server. This level of performance translates directly into faster time-to-insight and quicker decision-making, giving legal teams a competitive edge.
- Enhance Developer Productivity: RavenDB’s document-oriented structure eliminated the need for complex database schema designs and lengthy development cycles. What could have taken months with a relational database was accomplished in just two weeks with RavenDB. This not only accelerates project timelines but also frees up resources to focus on delivering higher value tasks.
- Improve Cost Efficiency: By reducing the complexity and time required to manage large datasets, RavenDB significantly lowers operational costs. Legal firms can pass these savings onto clients, making their services more competitive and increasing overall profitability.
- Ensure Data Security and Compliance: In the legal field, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount. RavenDB’s ability to quickly identify and filter out sensitive data, like passwords and credit card information, ensures compliance with stringent data protection regulations. This reduces the risk of data breaches and the associated legal and financial repercussions.
The adoption of RavenDB by Open Discover led to several key business outcomes:
- Accelerated Time to Market: Legal teams could quickly deploy and adapt their eDiscovery tools, responding faster to client needs and market demands.
- Increased Client Satisfaction: By leveraging RavenDB’s powerful search and data management capabilities, Open Discover was able to deliver more accurate results in less time, leading to higher client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Reduced Operational Costs: The efficiency gains achieved with RavenDB allowed Open Discover to reduce their overall operational costs, enabling them to offer more competitive pricing without compromising on quality.
- Enhanced Competitive Advantage: With RavenDB, Open Discover could offer a superior eDiscovery platform, setting them apart from competitors and attracting new clients who value speed, accuracy, and reliability.
Interested in discovering how RavenDB can revolutionize your business? Book a meeting with me to explore the possibilities.
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