Kazeon implements new case-matter licensing options

Kazeon Systems introduced new pay-as-you-go pricing models focused on a case- or matter-based approach to e-discovery that will interest corporations, law firms, and service providers with hightened budget constraints for litigation in 2009.

The new pricing models augment their persistent software licensing option and enable customers to implement e-discovery software without a major financial investment. Kazeon's new licensing models include:

• Usage-based: Per GB pricing, providing eDiscovery software licenses for legal case matters of varying magnitudes; and
• Case-based license: Per case pricing, providing eDiscovery software licenses for legal cases or projects

The new pricing model comes with Kazeon's full compliment of e-discovery features including: agent-less, in-place early case assessment tools; analysis and review platforms; and legal hold management capabilities. With the pay-as-you-go approach, customers will not have to worry about add-on modules that accelerate e-discovery costs. But you will still need to size your project appropriately to predict cost.

Comments

[Karthik]

Sean - I particularly feel that this year is going to be strong in the area of in-house eDiscovery adoption, having seen that trend start in 2008 and dampened somewhat by the economy in Q4. I am seeing an incredible buildup of demand coming into the new year. With a market that now contains some good eDiscovery software options, and amenable pricing models, I feel corporations have the best chance they have ever had to deploy eDiscovery in-house. My $0.02!

[Nick Wade]

Sean - just to follow up on Karthik's comments, I also think that 2009 will see significant adoption of more in-house capabilities in order to address preparation and early response to e-discovery actions triggered by both litigation but also internal discovery events. It's great to see the software options now being delivered to a market that has been in large, paying service providers and consultants on an ad-hoc basis. e-Discovery response is becoming a routine part of daily business life and our customers are more aware of the need to be prepared than ever.