It’s Episode 2 of Season 2 of Data Discourse and today, we explore the evolving relationship between IT departments and eDiscovery providers - focusing strongly on how collaboration can lead to more efficient and cost-effective outcomes.

Click play to join host Pete Mansmann, Matt Campbell of Steel River Techs, and Bill Saccani, President of Precise Discovery LLC, to unpack this crucial intersection in the digital era.

Our discussion focuses on the growing trend of outsourced IT support, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses. Matt and Bill shed light on how this shift brings scalability and specialized knowledge without the burden of maintaining a full-time internal team.

We also emphasize the vital need for clear communication between IT and legal teams during the eDiscovery process. Bill explains how casting a wide net during data collection helps avoid costly, redundant efforts, while Matt highlights the legal risks of mishandled metadata.

In addition, we dive into common pain points - such as time-sensitive requests and the complexities of historical data. The episode underscores the value of IT teams providing contextual insights to expedite and simplify eDiscovery efforts.

Key Takeaways:

• Outsourcing IT support offers flexibility and expertise that can greatly benefit eDiscovery initiatives.
• Early and open communication between IT and eDiscovery providers helps prevent missteps and rework.
• Broad initial data collection can minimize delays and legal complications later in the process.
• Preserving metadata integrity is essential for compliance and defensibility in legal contexts.
• IT professionals play a critical role in providing historical system context that aids eDiscovery efficiency.
• Stronger collaboration between IT and eDiscovery teams leads to smarter, faster, and more cost-effective outcomes.

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WEBSITE: steelrivertechs.com

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