Exterro Fusion® Software Suite Advances to Drive Proactive Data Management in E-Discovery

Automatic document categorization, wiki/web collections, advanced file handling, data analytics, and expanded managed services capabilities highlight more than 100 upgrades unveiled at LegalTech New York 2013.

New York and Portland, Ore., January 29, 2013 – Exterro®, a leading provider of unified electronic discovery software, unveiled the latest advancements to the Exterro® e-discovery suite.

More than 100 product upgrades were showcased at LegalTech New York 2013 in Booth #130. Key enhancements include automatic document categorization, wiki and web data collection, advanced file handling, data analytics, and expanded managed services capabilities.

These updates were developed in response to increasing client and market demand for greater control over the data and processes involved in managing e-discovery and information governance activities.

“Today’s enterprises are demanding improved systems, better intelligence, and faster access to potentially relevant evidence much earlier in the process,” said Ted Gary, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Exterro.

“The ability of Exterro to unify all phases of e-discovery, integrate existing IT investments, and deliver advanced predictive technologies through a single platform provides a unique advantage for our clients. These upgrades reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation and proactive e-discovery management.”

Strengthening Data Management in E-Discovery

Exterro previously introduced Fusion Predictive Intelligence, becoming one of the first software providers to offer predictive technologies for use prior to the e-discovery review stage. This technology helps organizations reduce data volumes using advanced machine learning across multiple phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

The latest release further strengthens data management capabilities with several new features.

Key Enhancements

Automatic Document Categorization

This feature uses advanced analytics to automatically assign predefined labels or tags to documents during collection. Legal teams can use this functionality to:

• Remove irrelevant documents more quickly
• Identify potentially relevant evidence faster
• Detect sensitive documents containing personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security numbers
• Protect documents that may be legally privileged

Wiki/Web Collector

Fusion users can now capture text from online information portals, including wikis and corporate intranet sites, during in-place Early Case Assessment (ECA) and data collection.

Advanced File Handling

Fusion’s file handling capabilities have been enhanced with new integrations and connectors, including:

• Direct ingestion of forensic files into the ESI Vault
• A new Fusion Zeta File Utility for unlocking encrypted and password-protected documents
• New connectors for accessing archiving and storage systems, including Symantec Enterprise Vault

Data Analytics

Enhanced analytics features provide deeper insights into potentially relevant evidence. New capabilities include:

• ESI comparison reports to identify evidence that has been deleted or modified during pre- and post-collection phases
• Expanded keyword hit reports to identify evidence based on relevance and volume

Expanded Managed Services Capabilities

To address growing demand for managed e-discovery services, Exterro expanded its processing and production capabilities with:

• Smart custodian ingestion
• Detailed production configuration settings
• Advanced load file settings
• The ability to include document ancestors within production sets

“There is a growing movement in e-discovery from reactive discovery to proactive information governance,” said David Horrigan, Attorney and Analyst at 451 Research.

“Exterro’s strength lies in its ability to apply repeatable workflows and proactive intelligence throughout the litigation lifecycle. Applying predictive technologies and proactive intelligence across the entire EDRM is particularly important, as many vendors focus primarily on post-collection discovery.”

Availability

These latest advancements to the Exterro e-discovery suite are available immediately.

Exterro showcased the new features at LegalTech New York 2013, held at the Hilton New York, where demonstrations were available in Booth #130.

More information about the full capabilities of the Exterro platform is available on the company’s website.

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