“The only thing that is constant, is change.” This phrase has held true more often than not, especially over the past few years in the world of e-discovery. Many of you have likely been impacted – either directly or indirectly – by the merger or acquisition of a service provider or product at some point during your career in this industry. Unfortunately, there is no official manual that outlines what you should do when faced with this situation, nor is it covered by the EDRM. Luckily, you can always rely on your friendly neighborhood ILTA members to share their experiences and advice with you. The aim of the below recording is to help you better prepare for the probable shakeup that can occur after a merger or acquisition takes place.
So what do you do if your product or provider is acquired? Will the product continue to be supported? Will YOU and your organization continue to be supported?
While the answer may be no, there are measures you can take to protect yourself and your organization from the potential fallout. For example, perhaps you have fully vetted a product and are ready to make a purchase. Did you also research the company that developed the product? What light might be shed on the product’s future by looking at its release history? If you are contracting with a vendor, what should the landscape of your contract look like? Is it re-negotiable in the event of a merger? In either case, what is your exit strategy and how will you get your data out?
Get the answers to these and many more by listening to the thought-provoking discussion below.
Ediscovery Mergers and Acquisitions