How Reveal Preserves Deployment Choice and Data Portability

Data portability enables your organization to move data freely between systems without losing information. Vendor lock-in traps you with one provider, making switches costly and complex. Reveal's flexible deployment options ensure you control your data while choosing where and how to deploy your eDiscovery infrastructure.

According to EE Times, 83% of tech leaders plan to move some workloads back in-house this year. Organizations are now reclaiming control over their data and deployment choices. They refuse vendor lock-in.

Your legal team handles sensitive data daily. You need freedom to deploy your discovery platform where your policies demand. Whether cloud, on-premises, or hybrid, your choice should match your needs, not vendor limits.

Our guide shows how to avoid vendor lock-in while maintaining data portability across your enterprise data management systems.

What Is Vendor Lock-In?

Vendor lock-in happens when you depend on one vendor's technology. Switching becomes difficult or expensive. Since your data ties to proprietary systems, migration becomes too complex.

The legal tech landscape creates unique lock-in risks. Your case data and review workflows rely on proprietary formats and APIs. When these connect only to one vendor, you lose power, and costs increase.

According to Grand View Research, the global enterprise data management market reached $110.53 billion in 2024. It will grow 12.4% annually through 2030.

This growth stems from organizations looking for solutions that prevent vendor lock-in. They want data flexibility tools that preserve independence.

How to Avoid Vendor Lock-In?

Avoiding vendor lock-in requires strategic planning before selection. You must evaluate providers based on openness, standards compliance, and data portability.

Start by demanding open standards support. Your eDiscovery platform should use industry-standard data formats.

Look for platforms supporting standard protocols for import and export. This measure ensures free data movement.

Market.us reports the global eDiscovery market will reach $32.5 billion by 2033. It's growing from $14.8 billion in 2024. This trend reflects demand for flexible deployment alternatives that adapt to evolving needs. Consider these strategies to maintain independence:

• Evaluate data export capabilities.
• Review contract terms carefully.
• Demand API access
• Test portability early
• Choose deployment-agnostic solutions
• Implement data governance policies.

Future-proof deployment strategies for your legal records center on control. When evaluating providers, ask direct questions. The best vendors embrace portability as a competitive advantage.

How Reveal Preserves Deployment Choice and Data Portability

Reveal built its platform with deployment flexibility and data portability as core principles. We understand your requirements evolve. Here's how we help:

True Multi-Deployment Architecture

Reveal supports genuine deployment choice. You can deploy Reveal as:

• Cloud-native SaaS: Fully managed eDiscovery SaaS in secure cloud environments
• On-premises installation: Complete on-prem eDiscovery within your data center
• Hybrid configurations: Distributed hybrid eDiscovery spanning both environments
• Private cloud: Dedicated instances in your preferred cloud provider's infrastructure

Reveal's architecture functions identically across all deployment models. When you move from cloud to on-premises, you're moving the same platform.

Standard Data Formats and Open APIs

Reveal uses industry-standard data formats throughout its architecture. Your case data, productions, and exports use formats accessible with standard tools. With eDiscovery as a service model, you don't encrypt data in proprietary schemas requiring our cloud software to read.

Our comprehensive API suite provides programmatic access to your complete dataset. You can:

• Extract case data in standard legal tech formats
• Integrate with other legal technology tools via RESTful APIs
• Automate workflows across multiple platforms using standard protocols
• Build custom integrations without vendor dependency.

This openness ensures you're never trapped. Your data remains accessible with or without Reveal. You also get integrations that work across deployment models.

No Hidden Restrictions or Fees

Many vendors claim deployment flexibility while imposing restrictions, creating de facto lock-in. They charge excessive data egress fees and limit API access. Reveal takes a different approach:

• No data egress fees
• Unrestricted API access
• Complete export capabilities
• Transparent pricing

Unlike other vendors that use hidden restrictions, Reveal guarantees freedom. You have full control over your data.

Deployment Migration Support for Data Portability

Your deployment needs to change. Perhaps you started with eDiscovery SaaS for quick implementation. Now you require an on-premises deployment for sensitive matters.

Reveal supports these transitions as standard service. Our team assists with:

• Architecture planning: Designing optimal deployment model mixes for your needs
• Data migration: Moving cases between deployment environments without data loss
• Workflow preservation: Maintaining customizations and processes across migrations
• Training and transition: Ensuring your team operates effectively in new deployment models

Reveal ensures your move is seamless. This full-service approach guarantees you true data portability as your needs evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which T Code Can We Use for Vendor Clearing?

In SAP systems, transaction code F-53 handles vendor clearing for open items. This process allows you to clear vendor accounts by selecting open items. You match them against payments or credit memos.

Alternative transaction codes include F.13 for automatic clearing programs. F-44 clears with customer accounts. These tools help maintain accurate vendor account balances.

What Are the 4 C's of Cloud Security?

The 4 C's of cloud security framework consist of code, container, cluster, and cloud. Code security addresses vulnerabilities in the application source code. It uses secure development practices and code scanning.

Container security protects containerized applications and their dependencies from threats. Cluster security manages access controls and security policies across orchestration platforms. Lastly, cloud security encompasses the infrastructure layer, such as network security and data protection.

How to Avoid Data Theft?

Preventing data theft requires multiple layers of protection. Implement strong access controls with multi-factor authentication. Use role-based permissions to limit who can access sensitive information.

Encrypt data both at rest and in transit using industry-standard encryption protocols. You can also monitor access patterns and establish alerts for unusual activity.

Experience True Deployment Independence With Reveal

True data portability means operational freedom you can exercise today. Organizations that choose the right partners can negotiate better vendor terms. They also adapt their infrastructure as regulations evolve.

Since 2008, Reveal has empowered over 1,000 global organizations to handle complex legal work. We give them complete control of their data and systems. Our platform works flawlessly in the cloud, on your own servers, or in a hybrid setup, with the same powerful features everywhere.

Additionally, our AI analytics have reviewed more than 500 billion documents, helping legal teams resolve cases 60% faster without sacrificing their flexibility.

Contact us today to partner with us.