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Salient’s 2025: our year in numbers

As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on everything 2025 has brought – from challenging cases to new technology, evolving client needs, and plenty
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The role of computer forensics in corporate investigations

When something goes wrong inside an organisation – whether it’s a data breach, suspected fraud, or a leak of sensitive information – one question invariably rises to the top: how

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From review to revelation: how eDiscovery tools supercharge forensic investigations

When eDiscovery first entered the legal tech scene, its mission was clear: streamline the document review process. Early tools focused on keyword searching, email threading, metadata preservation, and tagging workflows

Does size matter when choosing an eDiscovery partner?

Choosing an eDiscovery partner isn’t just about size – it’s about expertise, adaptability, and the ability to offer tailored solutions for each matter. Salient’s specialist team delivers hands-on experience, cutting-edge
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Investigating allegations of email tampering

Uncovering the Cause of Missing Emails in a Shared Mailbox When important emails went missing from a shared mailbox, we were called in to assist in the investigation to establish

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Beyond the cloud: the case for expert-led, outsourced eDiscovery

For years, “moving to the cloud” has been the rallying cry of digital transformation. Now, as software providers across industries retire on-premises solutions and double down on cloud-based platforms, cloud

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Meet the team: Riaan van den Berg bridging forensic insight and digital expertise

At Salient, we know the best eDiscovery professionals bring a mix of technical know-how and investigative instinct. Riaan van den Berg exemplifies this combination, with a background in forensic accounting

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How to visualise data for financial crime investigations

Seeing through the noise Modern financial investigations demand speed, precision, and the ability to make sense of vast, complex data. Investigators routinely handle millions of transactions and relationships spanning systems,

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Microsoft Teams eDiscovery: Your guide to defensible, efficient data collection and review

In today’s Microsoft-first workplaces, Microsoft Teams has become central to how people communicate, collaborate, and share files. Whether it’s through chat, meetings, calls, or document co-authoring, Teams generates a huge

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Meet the team: Sias Spangenberg bringing global insights to Salient

At Salient, we pride ourselves on the calibre and breadth of experience within our team. Our people aren’t just technically skilled – they’ve worked at the coalface of complex investigations