PROCESSING & ANALYSIS : OVERVIEW

The Right Tools for Your Project

IDM's processing and analysis services are built around four core concepts:

Defensible Methodologies – for litigation, compliance, and investigative matters
Risk Reduction – sound, reliable methodologies and technologies ensure confidence in the results
Streamlined Workflow – economical and efficient processes customized to your specific needs
Flexibility – the right set of tools, processes, and resources for your eDiscovery matter

Analysis

Analysis is the first step in effective ESI processing. During analysis, statistics are developed including the number and types of files collected and other data characteristics. Based on these statistics, IDM is able to recommend efficient and cost-effective strategies for ESI Conversion.

Your data is analyzed to ensure the overall results are as intended, and make further recommendations about the handling of your data.

ESI Conversion

IDM's ESI conversion services offer reliable, technology driven evidence processing which yield accurate and defensible results. IDM's processes are designed to handle small collections (as little as 1 MB) to large data sources (multi-terabytes) in a consistent manner. Your results and experience will be the same in either case….EXCEPTIONAL.

IDM routinely processes a variety of data types including:

PST files
GroupWise
Standard Office Files

Lotus Notes NSF
SharePoint
Over 100 additional file types

Depending upon your needs, IDM can process data at your site or your client's site. READ MORE >

Near Duplicate Detection

Emails or files that are not identical but have only small differences in content and/or metadata occur frequently in corporate environments. IDM has developed an innovative and cost-effective process to identify near duplicates within electronic and paper document collections, resulting in reduced review costs. READ MORE >

Coding

IDM's coding services are preferred by AmLaw 100 law firms and other clients because of our highly accurate workflow and project management processes. When matters involve coding, IDM clients find our services fast, accurate, and cost-effective. READ MORE >

Imaging

IDM will manage every aspect of imaging, from pick up to document return. IDM can also provide page- and document-level OCR and load files for any review platform. READ MORE >

Keying

IDM's team of experienced keyers can turn any document, log, or chart into a fully searchable, fielded database by capturing whatever information you specify. READ MORE >

Data Normalization

Data inherited from another firm or produced from multiple parties can create discovery headaches. Often these data sources have inconsistent field formatting and information capture, unreliable document breaks, or "metadata" of little or no practical value, making searching the database difficult and search results unreliable. READ MORE >