The Modern Archivist

Archiving Software is the Best Way to Handle eDiscovery

Barry Murphy’s recent post discussing whether file/email archiving software or ECM software is best for e-discovery reminded me of the little boat that Quint used in Jaws.  Mr. Murphy correctly points out that, “While ECM systems are closely connected to content-centric processes (think insurance claims management), the information deemed necessary could be archived (alongside email and other content) – and the archive could become the eDiscovery system of record.”   This is precisely what we are seeing in the market today.  Archiving solutions are being asked to ingest all document types including ECM files (like Sharepoint) so that there is one repository for all documents that need to be searched, culled and reviewed for e-discovery purposes.  And with the explosion of data inside large companies, this problem will only grow.  As most companies are realizing, when it comes to e-discovery – you are going to need a bigger boat.

Thanks for the awesome picture Steve!