Yearly Archives: 2016

Ipro Innovations Drew Large Crowds for World-Class Education and Fun

Tempe, AZ – May 4, 2016 – Ipro Tech, LLC, a worldwide leader in the design of eDiscovery software, held its annual Ipro Innovations on April 25-27 for eDiscovery professionals. The event, which was held in Scottsdale, Arizona brought together litigation experts and attorneys to share ideas and make connections.

Ipro Innovations is a two and half-day educational event geared towards providing the global Ipro network of law firms, corporations, government agencies and legal service providers with the best knowledge and training possible to get the most out of their software investment, streamline their workflow and grow their businesses.

The conference hosted 70 educational tracks which gave Ipro partners and clients an opportunity to engage in hands-on product sessions, learn new industry trends and best practices from leading experts. The general sessions offered a sneak peak of new Ipro product innovations and Ipro’s ADD Automated Digital Discovery platform designed to simplify the eDiscovery process. Other speakers included Kelly Twigger, principal of ESI Attorneys, discussing how to Create Better eDiscovery Teams and a keynote session from Chris Valasek, white hat hacker, who famously hacked into the Jeep Cherokee. Ipro partnered with The Sedona Conference for a special Sedona Conference track, which included sessions on data security and privacy, new international data protection policies and recent Amendments to the Federal Rules. Speakers include David Shonka, Acting General Counsel, Federal Trade Commission and Michelle Burns, United States Magistrate Judge, Arizona, as well as leading experts on federal and international law.

Innovations also included fun activities including a kick-off party at Top Golf, a Salsa Challenge where contestants competed to make the best salsa by the ingredients they could get to first, or beg, borrow and steal. Attendees also got to participate in the Ipro Knowledge Bowl, a virtual trivial contest where players used their eDiscovery knowledge to battle for cash prizes. Chris Plauschinn of Commonwealth Legal took home the grand prize of $1250.

“Innovations had a record turnout this year, with a broad cross section of the industry represented. Having so many different groups present goes to the heart of what we’re trying to do as company, which is to bring eDiscovery teams together and make the process easier and more automated,” said Kim Taylor, President and CEO. “One of our goals with putting on Innovations is to give our customers a dynamic environment to learn, network and to get to know the Ipro team from all areas of the company.”

Innovations attendees can access information from the conference by logging in to their MyIpro portal at myipro.iprotech.com. Ipro has several upcoming events including two Sedona Conference webinars for those that weren’t able to attend Innovations and several regional Think, Drink and Be Social events. Learn more about upcoming events here.

About Ipro Tech, LLC
Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced eDiscovery software solutions. Ipro’s ADD Automated Digital Discovery® workflow platform helps customers organize, review, process, and produce litigation data of vast sizes and complexity more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. To learn more, visit www.iprotech.com. To schedule a private demonstration, email [email protected] or visit our web site to find a Partner today.

The partnership aims to expand the e-discovery review platform’s deposition transcription scope
Written by: Zach Warren, Legaltech News

Discovery is no longer just letters and other documents, or just emails and their attachments. Modern e-discovery means analyzing video, audio, social media, and a host of other multimedia channels that even the most robust e-discovery tool or practitioner may find challenging.

To bolster its own e-discovery review software’s video deposition analysis, Ipro announced on April 27 that it will be partnering with TrialDirector moving forward. The partnership allows Ipro to integrate TrialDirector’s product line, most notably online deposition video repository TrialDirector SHARE, into Ipro’s review platform Eclipse.

Eclipse already featured video transcript functionality, but this new partnership expands the program’s deposition scope. Ipro noted that users will now be able to import already synchronized deposition video files directly from TrialDirector SHARE, which will then be combined with documents and other transcripts already within Eclipse. Searches on this combined data, Ipro said, should “set for a clearer picture of the case.”

Kim Taylor, CEO of Ipro, told Legaltech News from the company’s Innovations conference in Arizona that the new integration is attempting to solve two issues at once – expanding multimedia support while also responding to customer requests for synchronized deposition video file support.

“The transcript module in Eclipse both on the desktop and the web-based version is quite robust and widely used. The synced video integration continues to improve Eclipse and expands its use past review, pushing its capabilities through trial and into the courtroom,” Taylor explained. “With the integration, users can grab copies from TrialDirector SHARE and add them directly into Eclipse with a push of a button. It made it a no brainer for us to develop the integration and capability within Eclipse.”

As to why partnering with TrialDirector specifically, Taylor pointed to the company’s position as a market leader; its network of court reporters and content creators that generate, support and sync their files; and the helpful location of both companies being located in the Phoenix area.

He also noted that the technology aligns well: “TrialDirector is launching an online repository, giving us a seamless way to access and to pull video transcripts into Eclipse from the TrialDirector SHARE repository in one step.”

This collaboration is far from the only improvement Ipro has made to its product line. In January the company expand its partnership with Content Analyst, while in September, Ipro  introduced its Automated Digital Discovery platform. With the ever-changing online world, though, Taylor said the company is continually trying to keep pace with technological advancements.

“There’s no question that the plethora of new file formats pose new challenges for collecting electronically stored information (ESI) data. What Ipro is focused on is ensuring that we keep pace with being able to ingest and manage these files as part of the larger document review collection,” Taylor said. “We already ingest hundreds of different file types and have important connections with the leading data collection tools. But we also want to stay ahead of the curve, and that’s why we jumped at the opportunity to pull the video synced transcript files into Eclipse.”

The company unveiled the partnership at its Innovations conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, a three-day event aimed at educating potential partners, customers, and interested e-discovery parties on both the company’s offerings and the latest trends in the industry. Taylor described this year’s event as “our best Innovations yet.”

“I believe we’ve given attendees a lot to take home with them from new connections to new product skills and insight for navigating the e-discovery challenges they’re facing. We also had a record turnout for certifications before and after the event; and we still have attendees hard at work today, getting trained and certified on our products,” Taylor said.

Ipro said the integration of the Eclipse e-discovery review platform and the online deposition video repository TrialDirector SHARE should be completed around the time of ILTACON 2016 in late August

Read more: http://www.legaltechnews.com/id=1202756352236/Ipro-and-TrialDirector-Partner-to-Offer-Online-Deposition-Video-Repository-in-Eclipse#ixzz47FKPKd1m

Industry Leaders Combine Forces to Improve eDiscovery and Deposition Video Analysis  

Scottsdale, Ariz. – April 27, 2016 – Ipro Tech, LLC and TrialDirector, today announced new product integration between Eclipse, Ipro’s web-based eDiscovery review software and the TrialDirector product line including TrialDirector SHARE, TrialDirector’s online deposition video repository, providing attorneys with an efficient, streamlined way to access, search and analyze video transcripts together with other case documents for review and trial.

The new integration expands the transcript functionality already built in to Eclipse. With the integration, users can grab copies of already synchronized deposition video files from TrialDirector SHARE and pull them directly into Eclipse with a push of a button. Once in Eclipse, video transcript files are combined with other transcripts and case documents. Searches can be conducted across the entire data set for a clearer picture of the case.  The integration eliminates the need to work between disparate review and deposition systems to search, analyze and annotate documents and video files.  Work product created in Eclipse can then be transferred to TrialDirector for continued trial preparation and presentation in the courtroom.  Together, the product integration allows litigation teams to better manage more types of discovery data and take that critical evidence directly into the courtroom.

“Our goal is to make eDiscovery less complex so that our customers can accomplish more in fewer steps,” said Kim Taylor, President and CEO, Ipro. “Thanks to this integration, Eclipse users can easily add and search deposition videos as part of the larger collection, enabling attorneys to flesh out their case like never before.”

Eclipse, sold separately or as part of the ADD Automated Digital Discovery platform, is a web-based, world class review solution with built-in analytics and Technology Assisted Review (TAR) to pinpoint key documents smarter, faster and with greater accuracy. Synchronized depositions from TrialDirector are the easy way to review testimony, locate key elements and create and export video clips that contain both the video and the relevant text.

“The use of synchronized deposition video is extremely powerful and persuasive. By having one-touch integration with Eclipse, we’re empowering our shared customers to drive greater value from their eDiscovery review and prepare for trial,” stated Derek Miller, CEO and President of TrialDirector. “Ipro delivers the fastest way to get data into review, while TrialDirector SHARE offers a secure and simple way to access synchronized video files with the court reporter’s transcripts and transfer the files for review.”

The new product integration was announced and demonstrated today at Ipro’s Innovations Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.

About TrialDirector
Founded in 1984, TrialDirector is a technology company specializing in the management and presentation of information. It is a privately held company, headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. TrialDirector develops innovative software and uses seasoned trial experts to provide software training, trial consulting and graphic services to legal professionals dealing with the challenges of litigation. Software products include the best-selling trial presentation software, TrialDirector^®, the company’s namesake, in addition to TrialDirector SYNC^® (formerly known as TimeCoder Pro), TrialDirector SHARE^®, TimelineXpress^®, DepoView^® and DepoView^® DVD. To receive TrialDirector training or to learn more about TrialDirector’s other products and services, please visit www.trialdirector.com or call 800-828-8292.

About Ipro Tech, LLC
Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced eDiscovery software solutions. Ipro’s ADD Automated Digital Discovery workflow platform helps customers organize, review, process, and produce litigation data of vast sizes and complexity more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. To learn more, visit www.iprotech.com. To schedule a private demonstration, email [email protected] or visit our web site to find a Partner today.

Jill Rons, David Colver and Maria Herrera Join Ipro’s Sales Team

Tempe, Ariz. – April 21, 2016 – Ipro Tech, LLC a worldwide leader in the design of eDiscovery software, today announced that industry experts, Jill Rons, David Colver and Maria Herrera have joined the company’s growing business development team. The trio’s responsibilities include helping organizations in their regions to evaluate best practices, workflows and tools for improved efficiency and cost-savings.

Collectively Rons, Colver and Herrera have over 40 years of experience in the legal industry. Rons began her career at Image Capture Engineering (the makers of LAW), moving to LexisNexis after its acquisition and most recently holding a sales leadership position within Advanced Discovery. Colver started in eDiscovery at Encore Legal Solutions, later joining Catalyst Repository Systems, where he managed the southwest region for over six years. Prior to Ipro, Colver was at Commvault, a data and information management company. Herrera spent fifteen years as the Global Information Officer at Patton Boggs, LLC. After leaving the firm, she accepted a role as the vice president of business development at HLP Integration, a leader in legal information management.

“These three are a powerhouse trio and a fantastic addition to our team,” said Kim Taylor, President and CEO of Ipro Tech, LLC. “Over the last few months Ipro has been flooded with interest in our new workflow platform, ADD Automated Digital Discovery. By adding such experience, we’ve broaden our ability to evaluate and customize solutions for more customers that need to automate and simplify their workflows.”

“I’m very excited to be part of a team that is realizing its vision and truly delivering simpler, more affordable and automated eDiscovery,” said Maria Herrera, Business Development Manager MidAtlantic.

Rons, Colver and Herrera will be in attendance at this week’s Innovations Conference, April 25-27, 2016 in Scottsdale, AZ. The conference will bring together hundreds of Ipro users for two and a half days of hands-on workshops, educational sessions including the Sedona Conference track and networking events.

For information on joining the Ipro team, visit www.iprotech.com/careers.

About Ipro Tech, LLC
Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced eDiscovery software solutions. Ipro’s ADD Automated Digital Discovery® workflow platform helps customers organize, review, process, and produce litigation data of vast sizes and complexity more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. To learn more, visit www.iprotech.com. To schedule a private demonstration, email [email protected] or visit our web site to find a Partner today.

Ipro’s ADD Automated Digital Discovery Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition 

Tempe, Ariz. – April 6, 2016 – Ipro Tech, LLC, a worldwide leader in the design of eDiscovery workflow software, today announced that ADD Automated Digital Discovery was named a finalist for the 2016 SIIA CODiE Awards in the Best Legal Intelligence Solution category. Finalists represent the information industry’s best products, technologies, and services in software, content and business technology.

The SIIA CODiE Awards are the premier awards for the software and information industries, and have been recognizing product excellence for over 30 years. The awards offer 91 categories that are organized by industry focus of education technology and business technology. ADD Automated Digital Discovery was honored as one of 215 finalists across the 62 business technology categories.

“We created ADD in response to the industry’s need for simple, affordable and automated eDiscovery,” said Kim Taylor, President and CEO, Ipro. “We are thrilled to receive the coveted CODiE Award nomination as affirmation of Ipro’s vision and innovation, and the team’s extraordinary efforts to bring it to market.”

ADD Automated Digital Discovery platform simplifies the eDiscovery process. It streamlines data processing and document review workflows—helping law firms, corporations, government agencies and service providers eliminate errors, boost productivity and lower costs. With ADD, Ipro has changed the traditional eDiscovery model by applying patent-pending automation and data streaming technology, sending data to review in minutes without the time delays, errors and budget overruns common in other systems.

“I am amazed by the level of innovation and creativity of the products that have been selected as this year’s CODiE Award finalists. We are happy to recognize them for their great contributions and impact they are making on the software, content and business technology industries,” said Ken Wasch, President of SIIA.

The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry’s only peer-reviewed awards program. The first round review of all nominees is conducted by software and business technology executives with considerable industry expertise, including members of the industry, analysts, media, bloggers, bankers and investors. The judges are responsible for selecting the CODiE Awards finalists. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners. Winners will be announced at a virtual award ceremony on May 18. To learn more about ADD and the other finalists, visit www.siia.net/codie/Finalists.

About the SIIA CODiE™ Awards
The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology’s finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence.  For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.

About Ipro Tech, LLC
Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced eDiscovery software solutions. To learn more, visit www.iprotech.com. To schedule a private demonstration, email [email protected] or visit our web site to find a Partner today.

Leading Service Provider Meets Rigorous Requirements

Tempe, Ariz. – Ipro Tech, LLC, a worldwide leader in the design of eDiscovery software, is pleased to announce that LightSpeed has achieved Platinum Review Partner Status. This prestigious partnership status indicates a major investment and commitment to supporting end-clients in this web-based review solution and a willingness to successfully complete and maintain, the demanding testing, qualifications and staff certification requirements.

“LightSpeed is proud of our partnership with Ipro and has long been impressed with the way they incorporate industry-leading solutions to meeteDiscovery challenges. Achieving Platinum Review Partner Status is another way for us to demonstrate our commitment to providing clients withthe quality, reliable, and efficient technology-driven answers they need,” said Tony Lehr, CEO of LightSpeed.

LightSpeed has owned Ipro products since 2006. They are not only a Platinum Review Partner, but they also hold status as a Processing Partner and Reseller. Ipro products—Eclipse, Eclipse SE and eCapture—have been integrated into their workflow. Utilizing Eclipse for its full analytics capabilities including Technology Assisted Review, Eclipse SE for a true all-in-one litigation platform, and eCapture for its fully automated processing capabilities, will ensure LightSpeed delivers effective solutions to eDiscovery challenges.

Geoff Schmidt, Regional Vice President of Ipro, said, “LightSpeed has been a decade-long client of Ipro and we are thrilled by their continued partnership with us. Achieving Platinum Status exhibits LightSpeed’s commitment to its customers by investing the necessary resources to provide the best customer experience possible.”

Ipro Service Partners use Ipro solutions within their organizations to provide superior litigation support services to law firms and corporations around the world. Ipro Service Partners can take advantage of a multitude of benefits that can help grow their business and allow them to provide the highest value to their clients. These Service Partners are recognized by Ipro as a recommended vendor to law firms and corporations.

About Ipro Tech, LLC

Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced software solutions used by legal professionals to automate and streamline the eDiscovery process. As an industry pioneer, Ipro combines decades of innovation to deliver high-performance software that reduces the cost and complexity of eDiscovery. For more information on Ipro, visit www.iprotech.com.

About LightSpeed

LightSpeed is an industry-leading eDiscovery firm in Washington, D.C., focusing on forensic collection, data processing, early data assessment and hosting. Our experienced team delivers reliable and affordable technology-driven solutions from discovery to verdict. We minimize document review size, prioritize critical documents efficiently, maximize review rates and control costs while maintaining defensibility. We’re more than just processing power – we meet the discovery and hosting needs of our clients, delivering effective solutions to the eDiscovery challenge. For more information on LightSpeed, visit www.lightspeedlegal.com

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Written by Kim Taylor, Ipro for Legaltech News

In response to the inefficient and messy state of e-discovery, there was a new star at Legaltech New York this year: automation

Cleveland, OH – Accellis Technology Group, a leading provider of managed IT, software consulting and cybersecurity services to the legal industry, has joined the Ipro partner program, adding e-discovery support to their current offerings of productivity tools for growing law firms.

Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced software solutions used by legal professionals to streamline the e-discovery process. The Ipro Partnership Program consists of a vast network of service providers who have committed to the delivery of exceptional litigation support services, from early case assessment to hosted review to ESI processing and production, using Ipro solutions.

“We are excited to offer Ipro’s impressive suite of e-discovery tools to our clients,” said Joseph Marquette, President and Founder of Accellis. “Our decision to partner with Ipro was largely due to their culture and commitment to providing the education, resources and support service providers need to effectively complete litigation projects.”

“By adding Ipro’s automated e-discovery solutions to their offering, Accellis is clearly committed to offering the best possible results for their clients,” said Kim Taylor, President and CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome Accellis to our Partner Program.”

Accellis offers a wide range of software and application consulting specifically services for law firms and legal departments. As an independent provider, they focus on the needs of legal professionals rather than alliance agreements. Accellis’ groups of consultants, engineers and cybersecurity experts are cross-training in today’s leading systems, allowing them to take a collaborative approach to solving their client’s problems.

For more information on Accellis’ legal application consulting services, visit http://accellis.com/services/legal-application-consulting/ call (216) 662-3200, or email [email protected]. Follow Accellis on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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About Ipro

Headquartered in Tempe, Ipro continues to expand its worldwide network of service providers, law firms, and corporate legal departments. Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced eDiscovery software solutions. Ipro’s Automated Digital Discovery (ADD®) workflow platform helps customers organize, review, process, and produce litigation data of vast sizes and complexity more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. To learn more visit www.iprotech.com.

About Accellis Technology Group, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Accellis Technology Group helps law firms grow their business through managed services, legal application consulting, and systems integration services.  Accellis’ unique approach often saves clients thousands every month, while improving support, network security and efficiency. For more information on Accellis Technology Group, visit www.accellis.com.

Erin Harrison with LegalTech News interviews Kim Taylor, CEO & President about the State of the Industry.  Kim discusses the following topics:

• Current State of the Industry
• Meaning of the Cloud
• Predictions on How the Market will Evolve
• Is the Emperor Wearing No Clothes?

You can catch the interview here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmyqw3wIaho

Ipro and The Sedona Conference Team up to Offer World-Class Legal Education Sessions

Tempe, Ariz. – March 2, 2016 – Ipro Tech, LLC, today announced its joined forces with The Sedona Conference® to offer an attorney focused CLE track specially developed for Innovations’ attendees. Ipro Innovations takes place April 25-27, 2016 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Topics covered in the Sedona Conference track include data security and privacy, new international data protection policies and recent Amendments to the Federal Rules. Speakers include David Shonka, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Federal Trade Commission and Mitch Dembin, United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of California, as well as leading experts on federal and international law.

“eDiscovery law is changing fast,” said Ken Withers, Managing Director, The Sedona Conference. “We were excited when Ipro asked us to participate in this year’s Innovations Conference; and we’re looking forward to bringing thought leaders and legal experts together for a stimulating conversation on how the law is changing.”

Ipro Innovations is a free two and a half day educational event, featuring seven tracks and 70 exciting sessions to arm the global Ipro network of law firms, corporations, government agencies and service providers with the skills they need to get the most out of their software investment, automate their workflow and successfully navigate today’s eDiscovery challenges.

The Conference also boasts engaging general sessions from comedian Matt Ritter who’ll keep attendees in stitches with his account of trading big law for the big stage; Kelly Twigger, principal of ESI Attorneys who will discuss how to create better eDiscovery teams; and a harrowing keynote from Chris Valasek, renowned white hat hacker, who will review strategies and solutions to combat cyber threats. Attendees can also benefit from free product training offered before and after the conference, a variety of fun networking events and a chance to win thousands of dollars in the Knowledge Bowl.

“We’re thrilled to partner with The Sedona Conference on legal education at the 15^th Annual Innovations Conference,” said Kim Taylor, President and CEO, Ipro. “The quality of content and presenters we’ve brought together truly can’t be found anywhere else. We’re committed to hosting a dynamic, insightful event—free of charge—that helps our customers and future customers stay on top of their game.”

For more information on Ipro Innovations and to view the complete conference agenda and special events visit iproinnovations.com. Conference updates will also be provided on LinkedIn and Twitter by following @IproTech and #iproinnovations. Event sponsors include: Content Analyst, eDiscovery Assistant, Doculogix, Commonwealth Legal and Aquipt. For conference sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact [email protected].

About Ipro Tech, LLC
Founded in 1989, Ipro is a global leader in the development of advanced eDiscovery software solutions. Ipro’s ADD Automated Digital Discovery® workflow platform helps customers organize, review, process, and produce litigation data of vast sizes and complexity more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. To learn more visit iprotech.com.