The Challenge
The client’s data—initially stored as Veeam backups and later received in .PST format—posed a monumental volume problem. They needed a targeted and defensible approach to drastically cull the data while ensuring regulatory requirements were met. The review had to be completed in an extremely short timeframe.
Expertise
Sandline’s forensic culling process eliminated 97% of the original dataset, reducing 100TB down to just 2GB of responsive data for final review. Key steps included:
- Forensically culling 2.4TB before ingestion
- Processing 1.57TB of relevant data
- Further reducing post-processing data from 3TB to just 2GB of responsive content
- Implementing customized workflows to streamline compliance
Throughout the project, Sandline worked closely with the law firm to ensure strategic decision-making, leveraging technology and expertise to maximize efficiency without compromising accuracy.
Results
By combining advanced data reduction techniques with precision workflows, Sandline enabled the law firm to meet their regulatory obligations:
- Coming in 30% under budget
- Completing the project a full week ahead of schedule
- Delivering a defensible, regulator-ready dataset
