Everybody is a consumer of services – to include those in attendance at the EDRM meeting today – and with that in mind, the question posed to those in attendance at this afternoon’s closing session was, “What services/tools/guidelines would you as a consumer like to see in the electronic discovery realm?” Read the rest of this entry »

Challenges facing EDRM will continue to evolve as technology and requirements change. However, there are two common challenges that will need to be addressed regardless of the evolution of technology and requirements. These two challenges are Education and Training. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the biggest challenges facing EDRM Project Kickoff attendees today is the post lunch inertia factor. Causes? Causes of this inertia range from the early morning wake up for the west coast attendees to the consumption of highly caloric chocolate food items. One culprit is pictured below.

In spite of this inertia challenge, this afternoon’s brainstorming sessions should have plenty of energy as the discussion of “Where do we go with EDRM?” continues.

Structured discussion led by George Socha and Tom Gelbmann on the question “Where do we go with EDRM?” Key considerations from this discussion included the following “needs”: Read the rest of this entry »

David Baskin, Director of Product Marketing - Electronic Discovery - for Zantaz provided a quick update of the XML Project and shared the following “highlights”: Read the rest of this entry »

George Socha and Tom Gelbmann kicked off the meeting this morning - sharing an overview of the two day EDRM program with the over 70 individuals in attendance. Key discussions this morning will revolve around the EDRM Metrics and XML Projects - and the results of these projects to date.

Attendees listening to opening remarks at EDRM Project Kickoff meeting.

It is an absolutely gorgeous morning here in Saint Paul, MN as EDRM members are beginning to gather at the Convention Center for today’s EDRM Projects Meeting Kickoff.

Its interesting watching folks enter the meeting - as the clothing folks are wearing to the meeting today really mirrors the “diversity” of the field of Electronic Discovery itself. From coats and ties to jeans and t-shirts, the people and their dress certainly provide a telling parallel to the challenges of standardization - challenges being discussed today as part of the kickoff.

May 16-17, 2007. St. Paul, MN. For postings relating to the meeting, click here.

It looks as if the St. Paul Hotel is full for the nights of May 15-17 (although it never hurts to check).

Rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn City Center (across the street from the Chamber). Call 1-877-STAYHGI or go to www.stpaulcitycenter.stayhgi.com to make reservations.

Following is the agenda for the 2007-2008 Projects kickoff meeting: Read the rest of this entry »