Right Discovery Staff Writer
Change in technology often creates new opportunities, and Relativity's upcoming 2028 Server policy is a great example. While there is still plenty of time before the January 01, 2028 milestone, many legal teams are beginning to think about what comes next and how they can position themselves for long-term success. Rather than viewing this as a deadline, organizations can see it as an opportunity to evaluate their current workflows, explore new capabilities, and create a roadmap that supports future growth.
Under Relativity's announced policy, customers will no longer be permitted to create new matters or workspaces in Relativity Server after January 01, 2028, except in limited circumstances. More importantly, Server's roadmap is effectively frozen. There is no native GenAI first-pass review, no conversational search layer, no integrated AI document analysis, and no path to the analytics innovations that RelativityOne and Everlaw now ship by default. Every quarter spent on Server is a quarter your competitors can spend training reviewers on AI-assisted workflows, defending GenAI productions, and pricing matters with throughput economics you cannot match. Existing matters can continue to be maintained, and supported Server versions will continue to receive support according to Relativity's published policies. With several years still ahead, organizations have the advantage of time to carefully assess their options and make decisions on their own schedule.
For some organizations, transitioning to RelativityOne may be the natural next step. Existing templates, workflows, and user familiarity can often carry forward while gaining access to ongoing platform enhancements, cloud scalability, and emerging technologies. Others may take this opportunity to evaluate alternative platforms that align with their specific goals, whether those priorities include review efficiency, artificial intelligence capabilities, collaboration, security, or cost management.
The most successful platform decisions start with business objectives, not software features. Every organization has unique requirements based on the types of matters they handle, the volume of data they manage, their security expectations, and the needs of their clients. Taking time now to evaluate those requirements can help ensure that future technology investments support both immediate needs and long-term strategic goals.
At Right Discovery, we believe organizations should have options. As partners with both RelativityOne and Everlaw, we work with clients to evaluate the strengths of each platform and determine which solution best fits their workflows, budget, and future plans. Our role is to provide guidance, insight, and hands-on support so clients can make informed decisions with confidence.
Whether your organization is ready to begin planning today or simply wants to better understand what the future may look like, now is an excellent time to start the conversation. With thoughtful preparation and the right partner, the transition from Relativity Server can become more than a technology project. It can be an opportunity to modernize workflows, increase efficiency, and build a discovery program that is ready for whatever comes next.
Every organization's discovery strategy is different. Whether you're exploring your migration timeline, comparing platforms, or simply have questions about what the 2028 transition means for your team, we're here to help. Contact us at solutions@rightdiscovery.com to start the conversation and build a roadmap that works for your organization.
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