Reporting formats

Although petrifying documents to static image formats (tiff & jpeg) had become the standard document review method for almost two decades, native format review has increased in popularity as a method for document review since around 2004. Because it requires the review of documents in their original file formats, applications and toolkits capable of opening multiple file formats have also become popular. This is also true in the ECM (Electronic Content Management) storage markets which are converging quickly with ESI technologies. Organizations susceptible to face eDiscovery requirements should especially be aware that backup tapes are not anymore regulatory compliant. They should be prepared to respond to any eDiscovery request within a reduced timeframe, being aware that if they rely on PST files, it would be a real time and people-consuming activity to search through terabytes of files not offering advanced indexing or searching features.