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Discovery Assistant

by ImageMAKER Development · Since 1990
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VendorImageMAKER Development
Year launched1990
StatusActive
LocationSuite 2005, 271 Francis Way New Westminster, BC Canada V3L 0H2
Countries servedGlobal
Languages7
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About Discovery Assistant

Discovery Assistant is an E-Discovery software platform from ImageMAKER Development that enables users to quickly capture electronic files from local or network drives for file conversion to TIFF or PDF. It combines distributed processing to TIFF with support for OCR, an informative tabbed interface with the ability to drill down into the details, and a fully functional free demo download so users can evaluate the product before purchasing. Additionally, it offers customization where needed and unlimited conversions for US$6,000 with no hidden or per-click charges. Key capabilities: distributed processing OCR support informative tabbed interface customizable options unlimited conversions Best for: legal professionals and organizations that need efficient file conversion for e-discovery purposes.

Discovery Assistant is a robust and specialized eDiscovery processing tool designed to meet the needs of legal professionals, government agencies, and compliance teams that require efficient handling and conversion of large volumes of electronic documents. Developed by ImageMAKER, the software stands out for its ability to process a wide variety of native file types including emails from Outlook PST and Lotus Notes NSF, Office documents, PDFs, and various image formats, converting them into searchable, review-friendly formats such as TIFF and PDF with extracted text and metadata. This extensive format support ensures that organizations can centralize and manage diverse data sets without the need for multiple tools, thereby reducing complexity and potential errors in the eDiscovery workflow. One of Discovery Assistant’s key strengths lies in its powerful search functionality, which enables users to perform keyword searches across entire datasets, including compressed files, from a single interface. The integration of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) further enhances this capability by transforming scanned or image-based documents into searchable text, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of document review.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Designed for quick deployment and minimal training.
  • +Handles a wide range of file formats and processing needs.
  • +Provides direct access to developers for assistance.
  • +Capable of processing terabytes of data efficiently.
What users flag
  • Some advanced features may require additional learning.
  • Integration with certain case management systems may be limited or need customization.
  • Large datasets require substantial system resources for processing.
  • Primarily designed for on-premises use, limited cloud options.
  • Custom workflows might require tailored development.with large data sets

Features

Key features

Batch Processing with Real-Time Monitoring – Efficiently processes large volumes of data with progress tracking.
Native File Support – Handles various formats including PST, MSG, NSF, EML, ZIP, DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF, HTML, TXT, TIF, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG.
Full Extraction Capabilities – Extracts documents from compound files like PST, MSG, NSF, EML, ZIP, and Office documents.
Parent-Child Relationship Tracking – Maintains document relationships throughout processing.
De-Duplication – Utilizes MD5 hash for local and global de-duplication.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) – Converts image-based documents to searchable text.
Bates Stamping – Applies Bates numbering to documents for identification.

Additional features

One-Click Installation – Simplifies setup with a user-friendly interface.
Distributed Processing – Supports processing across multiple machines for scalability.
Document Filtering – Allows filtering of documents based on specific criteria.
Language Detection – Identifies the language of documents for appropriate processing.
Smart Export – Optimizes export of color images to TIFF and PDF formats.
Unicode Support – Ensures compatibility with multiple languages and character sets.
Metadata Search – Enables searching within document metadata.
Near-Duplicate Detection – Identifies and manages near-duplicate documents.
Email Thread Identification – Recognizes and organizes email threads.
DeNISTing – Removes known system files from processing to focus on relevant data.

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Global
Countries served
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Interface languages
21
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