The Future of eDiscovery: Why HaystackID® and RelativityOne® May Be Your Best Move Now
Editor’s Note: The legal technology landscape is evolving, and the shift from server-based to public and private cloud eDiscovery solutions is becoming increasingly urgent. As Relativity phases out Relativity Server and cloud adoption accelerates, organizations must evaluate their transition strategy carefully. The eDiscovery market is projected to exceed $25 billion by 2029, with public and private cloud-based solutions leading the charge. This article explores why RelativityOne has emerged as the preferred platform for legal and corporate teams, offering enhanced security, automation, and AI-driven efficiencies. It also highlights how HaystackID provides a seamless migration experience, ensuring organizations maximize the power of AI-driven document review, compliance readiness, and cost-effective scalability, whatever legacy platforms may be at issue. With server licenses terminating between now and December 2028, for many organizations, the time to act may be now. Whether an immediate migration is necessary or a phased transition is more suitable, evaluating the right approach sooner rather than later is key to staying ahead in the evolving eDiscovery landscape and evaluating the best path forward today.
The Future of eDiscovery: Why HaystackID® and RelativityOne® May Be Your Best Move Now
By HaystackID Staff
The Market Shift to Cloud-Based eDiscovery
The eDiscovery landscape is shifting, and the transition to public and private cloud eDiscovery solutions is becoming increasingly necessary for organizations managing complex legal and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. As data volumes surge, regulatory frameworks tighten, and security risks grow, legal teams are searching for solutions that can provide efficiency, scalability, and security while simultaneously maintaining system integrity and uniform functionality. The market reflects this urgency. Spending on public and private cloud eDiscovery solutions is expected to increase significantly, with the overall eDiscovery market projected to surpass $25 billion by 2029. Server and private cloud solutions, which accounted for 27% of the market in 2024, are expected to decline to just 22% by 2029, while public cloud-based platforms like RelativityOne continue to see widespread adoption.
Why Organizations Can’t Afford to Wait
A combination of factors is driving this transformation. Data volumes are expanding at an unprecedented rate, fueled by the proliferation of mobile communications, collaboration tools, and unstructured data sources. Security and compliance risks are escalating as regulatory bodies worldwide impose stricter controls on how organizations handle sensitive information. At the same time, legal teams are under pressure to improve efficiency and reduce costs, making scalable public and private cloud eDiscovery solutions a more attractive option than maintaining servers and often outdated infrastructure.
With Relativity phasing out its Relativity® Server deployments, organizations still relying on legacy infrastructure must evaluate their options carefully. The transition to the cloud is about more than just technology—it is about ensuring legal teams can operate with greater precision, meet compliance requirements, and reduce costs associated with maintaining in-house systems. A successful move to RelativityOne requires more than migration expertise. It demands a strategic partner that understands not only the technology but the legal and regulatory environment in which it operates. HaystackID stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering deep experience in guiding legal and corporate teams through the complexities of this transition.
RelativityOne’s Security, Compliance, and AI-Driven Benefits
Legal professionals today are dealing with more than just traditional document review. The complexity of modern data sources—including cloud-based communication tools, social media, and structured databases—has introduced new challenges. With eDiscovery data volumes expected to continue growing exponentially, organizations cannot afford inefficiencies in their review and compliance processes. The security risks alone demand solutions built to withstand modern cyber threats. While server solutions may offer control, they lack the agility and real-time security measures provided by public cloud eDiscovery solutions like RelativityOne, which operates with ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA, IRAP Assessed at Protected, Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) CAIQ, and FedRAMP-certified security standards and options.
HaystackID has been a trusted Relativity partner for more than a decade, providing hands-on expertise in RelativityOne implementations that go beyond simple migration. Its approach focuses on optimizing workflows, integrating AI-driven automation, and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams working across multiple jurisdictions. A successful transition is not just about moving data from one system to another—it is about unlocking new efficiencies through automation, improving the speed and accuracy of document review, and leveraging analytics to identify key insights faster. The incorporation of AI-powered tools such as Relativity aiR for Review enables legal teams to process large data sets with greater speed and accuracy, reducing manual workloads and enhancing overall case strategy.
A Proven Migration Strategy with Real-World Results
When a Fortune 100 energy company needed to transition to RelativityOne, it faced significant hurdles, from securing its vast repositories of sensitive legal data to ensuring that workflows remained uninterrupted during the migration. The company required more than a technical solution; it needed a trusted partner that could manage data migration, customize workflows, and provide ongoing support post-implementation. HaystackID provided the necessary expertise to design and implement a migration plan that not only met security and compliance requirements but also streamlined document review processes and increased efficiency. The result was a seamless transition that enhanced collaboration, improved workflow automation, and positioned the company for greater long-term success with cloud-based eDiscovery.
The Time to Act May Be Now
The decision to move to RelativityOne is not just about keeping up with technology trends; it is about securing a competitive advantage in an industry where speed, security, and efficiency are paramount. Organizations that fail to modernize their eDiscovery approach risk being burdened by inefficiencies, higher costs, and security vulnerabilities that could impact their ability to manage legal matters effectively. The trajectory of the market is clear: firms that embrace scalable, AI-driven solutions today will be best positioned for the future.
For many organizations, the time to act may be now. The right moment to transition depends on a company’s current infrastructure, regulatory obligations, and readiness for cloud-based workflows. While some may need to make an immediate move due to security and compliance pressures, others may benefit from a phased transition that ensures minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
HaystackID ensures that organizations do not just transition to RelativityOne—they thrive with it. By combining deep Relativity expertise with AI-driven automation and security-first strategies, HaystackID delivers a migration experience that is seamless, scalable, and built for the long-term needs of legal teams. As Relativity Server nears its end and cloud adoption accelerates, evaluating the best approach sooner rather than later ensures a proactive strategy for eDiscovery success.
Contact HaystackID today to begin assessing your organization’s readiness for a future-ready eDiscovery approach.
About HaystackID®
HaystackID® specializes in solving complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber events. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Data Discovery Intelligence, the HaystackID Core® Platform, and AI-enhanced Global Managed Review powered by ReviewRight®. Recognized globally by industry leaders like Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID prioritizes security, privacy, and integrity in its innovative solutions for leading companies and legal practices worldwide.
About Relativity®
Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth, and act on it. Their SaaS product, RelativityOne, manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies critical issues during litigation and internal investigations. They have over 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries, serving thousands of organizations globally, primarily in legal, financial services, and government sectors, including the U.S. Department of Justice and 198 of the Am Law 200.
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