White Papers & Articles

The Dark Side of Big Data
Big Data is the enormous volume of structured and unstructured data that comes from everywhere, is owned by no one and is too big to be handled by one computer. You can handle the Dark Side of Big Data - the enormous costs and legal risks that loom in this information – by identifying and analysing the sorts of data that matter.

Rules-based Review: Leveraging Language and Content Analytics for Greater Defensibility with ZyLAB
Technology-assisted coding models automate the classification of large document sets and reduce legal review costs. In this white paper, Katey Wood of ESG Analysts compares and contrasts two popular methods, predictive coding and rules-based coding, and defines the legal and technical considerations for each.

Adapting eDiscovery Software to Achieve Governance Objectives
Written by the creator of the EDRM, George J. Socha, Jr., Esq., this in-depth publication outlines a detailed comparison of eDiscovery and Information Governance and how to leverage one software product for both purposes.

Full Spectrum eDiscovery: Getting Beyond Routine Tools to Extraordinary Practices
Priscilla Emery, president of e-Nterprise Advisors, cites litigation technology trends and shares new perspectives on the eDiscovery software buying criteria that should be considered alongside a product's alignment with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

Bringing eDiscovery In-House: Risks and Rewards
Written by the creator of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), this in-depth publication addresses how legal professionals and organizations confronted with e-discovery must be able to interpret e-discovery within the context of actual expected processes, inherent risks, and the available technical solutions that can support relevant activities.

Bridging the Gap between Legal and IT
This paper is called ‘Bridging the Gap’ because it quickly becomes clear to companies like ZyLAB that there are divisions – of pressures, of requirements, of objectives and of attitudes – between the various groups within a large company who have some interest in information management.

How to Deal with Social Media in the Workplace
This whitepaper presents an overview of the current situation and provides companies insight into how clear internal policies and software to support the preservation and production of business’s social data can help organizations manage social media in a business environment.

The Expanding Role of Records Management
This white paper provides a general overview of how implementing a comprehensive records management solution, supported by enterprise search and advanced content analytics, can lead to better overall knowledge management and optimized pro-active e-discovery capabilities, minimized legal risks and an enhanced profit potential.

From Litigation Response to Litigation Readiness
This white paper discusses how bringing eDiscovery in-house now helps to prepare organizations for future litigation. There are many similarities among the technologies and processes used to respond to specific legal matters and foster proper information management that simplifies future litigation responses.

Getting More from SharePoint Repositories
This technical white paper addresses how ZyLAB technology enhances the SharePoint solution through its endurable and sustainable archiving and searching functionality which make it easier and cost-effective to manage the growing volumes of collaborative information.

Text Analytics: The Next Step in Search
Originally published in KMWorld Magazine, this white paper discusses how meta-data, language patterns and other often-overlooked document characteristics can be mined for valuable insight into an organization’s information assets or for determining relevance to litigation.

The Importance of Destruction to Records Management
This paper highlights the concept of “the art of destruction” and its relationship to proper records management and eDiscovery response. With data volumes growing exponentially, implementing filing plans and adhering to retention and disposition schedules is increasingly important to managing risk and costs.