By John Patzakis and Chas Meier
The rapid growth of Microsoft 365 has fundamentally changed the eDiscovery landscape. Among its most prominent data sources, Microsoft Teams now generates vast volumes of business-critical communications that must be identified, collected, and reviewed in litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters.
Yet most eDiscovery tools still rely on outdated methods: bulk copying massive amounts of sensitive data and transferring it to proprietary processing or review platforms. This approach is slow, costly, and disruptive. Bulk transfers frequently trigger Microsoft’s throttling controls, adding significant delays. More importantly, organizations that have invested heavily in Microsoft 365 do not want their data routinely exported out of its secure, native environment every time an eDiscovery matter or compliance investigation arises.
Recognizing these challenges, X1 has built upon its industry-leading Microsoft 365 collection capabilities to deliver unmatched support for Microsoft Teams—alongside OneDrive, Exchange, and SharePoint.
Key Benefits of X1’s Teams Collection Capabilities
- Precision targeting of Channels at scale – Quickly search all available channels, select, and target specific Teams channels, even in organizations with tens of thousands of them. This feature is not even available in Microsoft Purview!
- Granular control – Target individual custodians and message threads, avoiding unnecessary mass downloads.
- Contextual collections – Automatically include a designated number of preceding and subsequent messages, preserving conversational context.
- Seamless review integration – One-click upload of fully formatted in-context results directly into review platforms—no manual processing required.
- Unified approach – Search and collect across Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange, laptops, and file shares from a single interface.
- In-place indexing – Leverage X1’s patented technology to index, search, and process data where it resides, eliminating reliance on expensive third-party processing.
- True automation – A software-based solution that reduces dependency on manual, service-heavy workflows.
No other independent software provider matches the speed, precision, and scalability of X1’s Microsoft Teams eDiscovery collection. Our customers consistently report significant gains in efficiency, cost savings, and defensibility compared to legacy approaches.
As Teams usage continues to surge, legal and compliance professionals need solutions that deliver targeted, defensible collections without the inefficiencies of bulk exports. X1’s enhanced Teams support ensures organizations can meet these demands with speed, accuracy, and minimal disruption.
Seeing is believing—watch our short demo video to experience X1’s Teams capabilities in action.