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EDD (Electronic Data Discovery) Processing

The processing of electronic data is modernly referred to as EED (Electronic Evidence Discovery) or ESI (Electronically Stored Information), but is traditionally referred to as EDD. It began with the process of converting electronic files and emails to native or image format, extracting the data and text contained in native files.

Over time, EDD has evolved into an entire list of processing options that provide a powerful set of tools for government agencies, corporations and law firms to use in the preparation of their cases.

International Document Services, Inc. has supported our clients in the collection, harvesting, and inventory of digital and non-digital data in various formats. We have experience in loading and importing various kinds of data into a wide variety of software platforms, such as; Concordance, Summation and Ringtail. We have the expertise and experience to support our clients with the daunting task of evaluating their evidence for purposes of determining case strategy. The key issues to keep in mind when undertaking a project involving electronic processing of files is to:

• Understand the importance of various source document file types in relation to the issues of the matter.
• Make certain data is handled in a careful manner to eliminate issues of spoliation.
• Be able to evaluate the use of 'Native File Review' to allow the project team to review and annotate files before costly 'TIFFing' for production is required.
• Determine requirements to load, manage, and maintain images and data in the support platform to be used, whether the system resides within the client network or is hosted via a web-based platform.

Once a plan has been established, International Document Services, Inc. works to process data in the most cost efficient and data effective manner to optimize the results. We work to provide all of the necessary information and analysis upfront before processing takes place. This approach allows our clients to make informed decisions.

With the rapid changes in technology and tools, International Document Services, Inc. stays on the forefront of technical solutions and quality control measures to deliver the high-quality our clients have come to expect. We have incorporated many solutions into our current EDD processing service suite and provide:

• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• File Summary Reports
• Cost and Budgeting Matrices
• Solution Briefings
• Processing Options Reports
• Native File Loads
• TIFF Conversions
• Multiple Litigation Support Platform Data Loads
• Data Filtering and Culling
• Keyword and Date Search Results
• Production Exports
• Production Multi-Platform Deliveries
• Data and Database Customization
• Custom Scripts to Deliver Tailored Results

Please contact one of our technology consultants early in the project lifecycle to provide the most effective support possible. We often find that we are able to save our clients time, money, hassle, and most of all stress when they are faced with electronic data and documents during the litigation discovery phase of their cases.