Stroz Friedberg Establishes E.U. Presence with Data Genetics International Purchase

Acquisition Consolidates Top Digital Forensics Skills in One Global Firm

Stroz Friedberg Establishes E.U. Presence with Data Genetics International Purchase

Stroz Friedberg, the leading technical consulting and services firm specializing in digital forensics, electronic discovery, data breach and online fraud incident response, and commercial investigations, has acquired Data Genetics International, Ltd. (DGI), the U.K.'s largest independent digital forensics technology company. DGI brings special expertise in mobile phone forensics to Stroz Friedberg's technical skill set and service offerings. The new U.K. division, with offices in London and Leeds, will be known as Stroz Friedberg, Ltd.

This acquisition establishes a global office presence for the privately-held Stroz Friedberg, which has eight offices in major U.S. cities. With the integration of services, staff, and client bases, the company will reinforce its position as an international leader in providing objective, accurate, and creative solutions to time-sensitive complex matters, including electronic discovery projects, data breach incidents, internal investigations, and response to online fraud and abuse. "We have partnered with DGI on domestic and international projects before, so this is a natural extension of our business relationship," said Eric Friedberg, co-president of Stroz Friedberg. "Our clients will benefit from a strategic advantage most firms cannot offer: immediate, highly capable, and cost-effective response to urgent data breaches and eDiscovery matters anywhere in the U.S., the E.U., and, for that matter, the world."

Stroz Friedberg's acquisition of DGI will deliver specific benefits to the combined firms' clients, focusing on the most pressing digital risk management needs of international business today. Improved cost efficiencies and responsiveness will bring immediate benefits to clients in the U.S. and abroad in matters of electronic discovery and disclosure, data breach, cell phone and mobile device forensics, online fraud, and intellectual property theft (including disgruntled former employees or "bad leavers"). Moreover, Stroz Friedberg's unique multidisciplinary approach, combining legal and regulatory experience, superior technical skills, and proven investigative techniques, is now enhanced with DGI's distinct skill sets and knowledge base.

A major advantage, for example, lies in Stroz Friedberg's proprietary eDiscovery Mobile Processing Unit which allows the firm's powerful eDiscovery platform to be deployed in-country and in compliance with country-specific privacy and data protection regulations, and guaranteeing clients that their data will be housed in the country of origin.

"Stroz Friedberg has an impressive reputation as a leader in digital forensics investigations and eDiscovery," stated Julian Parker, co-founder and CEO of DGI, who becomes a managing director of Stroz Friedberg and CEO of Stroz Friedberg, Ltd. "DGI will add our leadership in cell phone and mobile device forensics as well as our experience and knowledge of U.K. and E.U. business issues to extend the firm's reach and to quickly assess and remediate our clients' litigation concerns that hinge on electronically stored information," he added.

Recent financial scandals in the securities, real estate, and subprime sectors have underscored the value of digital data, as much of the litigation resulting from these scandals will require costly legal review of massive amounts of electronic documents, including emails, spreadsheets, transaction and audit records, and even transcribed telephone conversations. Stroz Friedberg is a trusted leader in providing in-house and outside counsel with effective methods and innovative technology to quickly turn large unstructured document repositories into a single searchable database that can be used to craft a winning litigation strategy. "The ability of digital forensics and eDiscovery firms to respond quickly and comprehensively to client needs is critical when dealing with electronically stored information," noted Ed Stroz, founder and co-president of Stroz Friedberg. "Any delay in the forensic preservation of targeted data can incur the risk of overwritten or corrupted information, raising the specter of fines, sanctions, or lost litigation." More information on the firm can be found at www.strozfriedberg.com .

About Stroz Friedberg, Inc.

Stroz Friedberg, Inc., is a leading consulting and technical services firm specializing in digital forensics, electronic discovery solutions, data breach and computer crime response, cyber security, anti-money laundering, and online and corporate investigations. Stroz Friedberg does work on behalf of 8 of the top Fortune 10 companies and 72 of the top 100 US-headquartered law firms. It is also Safe Harbor certified to ensure data security standards for European Union clients. The firm's unique approach combines vast knowledge of legal issues and effective investigative techniques with unparalleled technical prowess, derived from our proven experience as former senior Federal investigative agents and prosecutors, and industry-leading digital forensic analysts. Working at the cutting edge of law, policy, and technology, we provide technical assistance and strategic advice to help clients effectively manage digital risks and Turn Information Into Intelligence. Learn more about our capabilities and experience at www.strozfriedberg.com .

About Data Genetics International, Ltd.

Data Genetics International, Ltd., was founded in 2001 to provide computer forensics and mobile phone forensics investigations and expert witness services to law firms, businesses, accounting firms, investigators, and insolvency practitioners, encompassing civil and criminal matters, for both prosecution and defense. DGI's extensive background in fraud and intellectual property investigation and cell phone forensics has made them a trusted advisor to leading global companies.

Contact:

Stroz Friedberg
John Genova, 212-981-2671
jgenova@strozfriedberg.com