eDiscovery Buyers Shift to Private Deployments as AI Costs Rise
Event summary
- 91% of eDiscovery buyers report increased demand for private or on-premises deployments over the past 24 months.
- 46% of matters already require private or on-premises deployment due to data residency, cost, or security requirements.
- 68% of respondents believe their primary vendor's deployment recommendations are commercially driven rather than customer-focused.
- 31% of buyers migrating from incumbent platforms are choosing Reveal Private Deployment as their destination.
The big picture
The shift towards private and hybrid deployments in eDiscovery reflects a broader industry trend of prioritizing data control and cost predictability as AI becomes operational. Buyers are increasingly wary of vendor lock-in and are seeking infrastructure that aligns with their specific security and governance requirements. This trend challenges the 'cloud-first' narrative pushed by large incumbents and signals a potential realignment in the eDiscovery market.
What we're watching
- Deployment Flexibility
- How the demand for private and hybrid deployments will impact vendor strategies and market consolidation.
- Cost Predictability
- Whether organizations can achieve lower total cost of ownership with private deployments as AI-driven data volumes grow.
- AI Model Independence
- The pace at which vendors will adapt to provide more flexible AI model integration options.