As Complete Discovery Source (CDS) celebrates its 20th anniversary, one of the most defining aspects of our success has been the strength of our strategic partnerships. Over the years, CDS has forged important relationships with industry leaders such as Relativity. Our long-standing collaboration with Relativity has been a cornerstone of our growth, showcasing how trust, communication, and shared values can lead to mutual success.
Looking ahead to Relativity Fest 2024 in Chicago, there is no better time to highlight our partnership. Our continued sponsorship and participation in Relativity Fest reflect how deeply integrated our relationship has become over the years, with a shared commitment to empowering clients with top-tier, scalable eDiscovery solutions tailored to meet diverse and complex needs.
A Legacy of Trust and Shared Values in Partnership
For nearly two decades, CDS has been a Premier Partner, built on the foundation of a client-first approach. Today, CDS is a RelativityOne Gold Advisory, Developer, and Provider Partner. Both CDS and Relativity prioritize delivering results that exceed client expectations, focusing not only on the platform functionality but also on the overall user experience and providing exceptional support to law firms, corporations, and government users.
“CDS’ journey with Relativity over the past two decades has been remarkable,” said Tricia Johnson, Senior Manager, Partner Marketing at Relativity. “From their early-stage commitment to offering the full, end-to-end Relativity suite of products in 2015 to earning RelativityOne Certified Partner status in 2017, their commitment to innovation is clear. Becoming a Relativity Gold Partner in 2021 and being the first to participate in all four roles in the new partner program while maintaining every certification we’ve ever offered, highlights their commitment to excellence and the expertise they deliver to their clients. We are proud of their accomplishments and the strong partnership we’ve built, which highlights our mutual dedication to advancing industry standards and delivering exceptional results.”
What makes our partnership so strong is the open collaboration and communication we maintain. By sharing feedback regularly, we ensure that both parties continue to innovate and adapt. This collaboration has enabled us to become a Relativity Gold Developer Partner with proprietary solutions like CDS Convert and CDS Vision, which directly integrate with Relativity, enhancing the way our clients engage with their data and streamlining their eDiscovery workflows.
Innovation and Customization
CDS has always been at the forefront of adopting and enhancing Relativity’s technology. As one of the very first companies to achieve Relativity’s “Best in Service” Orange Level certification in 2012, our commitment to excellence and innovation has remained unwavering. Today, as a Gold Provider Partner, CDS continues to customize the Relativity platform to meet the evolving needs of our clients—from legal hold and AI-driven analytics to the seamless integration of our own technologies.
The expertise of our team is a major asset in this partnership. CDS boasts one of the largest numbers of Relativity Masters and Certified Experts in the field, and recently, Daniel Diette, our Director of Advanced Analytics & Data Privacy, was named a 2024 AI Visionary. This level of expertise enables us to support our clients with every aspect of the RelativityOne technology stack, from processing to production, while providing tailored solutions that go beyond standard eDiscovery workflows.
Co-Selling and Educational Collaboration
One of the unique aspects of our relationship with Relativity is our co-selling success. Our sales team, equipped with nearly every Relativity certification, works closely with Relativity’s team to present a unified front in addressing client needs. This seamless collaboration has resulted in numerous successful projects, ensuring that clients benefit from both CDS’s and Relativity’s deep expertise.
Beyond sales, CDS and Relativity collaborate in the realm of education and thought leadership. Relativity Fest, where CDS team members are frequent speakers, serves as a hub for sharing insights on the future of eDiscovery. Additionally, our annual Putting Insights into Practice (PIIP) Conference allows clients to learn from industry experts, ensuring they stay ahead of trends including leveraging the full capabilities of Relativity.
CDS Convert and CDS Vision: Amplifying the Relativity Platform
A significant part of our success in this partnership is our ability to expand the functionality of Relativity through proprietary tools like CDS Convert and CDS Vision. CDS Convert allows for the seamless processing of chat and mobile data types, ensuring comprehensive data review within the Relativity platform. Meanwhile, CDS Vision offers cutting-edge visualizations and automation tools that help clients interpret and act on their data more efficiently. These innovations are a testament to our shared commitment to delivering unparalleled eDiscovery solutions.
Looking Ahead: The Future of the CDS-Relativity Partnership
As we look toward the future, CDS and Relativity will continue to build on this enduring partnership. Whether through co-selling, providing advanced consulting services, or contributing to the platform’s development, CDS remains dedicated to fostering innovation and delivering exceptional client experiences.
Our clients benefit from three tiers of RelativityOne services, ranging from transactional support for specific cases to subscription-based, multi-tenant solutions and direct license sales. With such a flexible approach, we can meet any need, big or small, while always keeping client success as our top priority.
As we head into Relativity Fest 2024, CDS is excited to celebrate the strength of this partnership and look forward to the future, confident that the power of collaboration will continue driving success for both companies—and most importantly, for our clients.
