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2024
Industry Trends Survey for Enterprise Solutions

Professionals surveyed include personnel from legal, human resources and investigative teams across multiple regions worldwide.

The digital age has fuelled a data avalanche. 

While this offers a treasure trove of potential insights, it’s also burying investigators in scattered evidence across devices, cloud storage and collaboration apps. Traditional investigative methods, designed for a different era, need to adapt to this new reality. Modern approaches are essential to ensure comprehensive, legally sound and efficient investigations.

Here’s a glimpse into the industry’s current landscape: 

Remote Mobile Device Challenges:

Widespread Reliance on Mobile Data:

Our survey reveals that a significant portion of investigations (13%, with cases involving 91 – 100% mobile devices) hinge on mobile data collection.

Remote Collection Hurdles:

However, a substantial 41% of respondents highlight the difficulty of collecting data from remote mobile devices, indicating a need for more streamlined remote solutions.

Encryption Messaging App Headaches:

Privacy Concerns Hinder Investigations:

A noteworthy percentage 35% of respondents struggle with collecting data from encrypted messaging applications, suggesting a potential gap in investigative capabilities for these platforms.

Cloud Data Collection Issues:

Overreliance on Complex APIs:

A significant 41% of respondents still rely on complex Cloud tool APIs for data collection, hinting at a need for more user-friendly solutions.

Lack of Robust Cloud Collection Tools:

Furthermore, a concerning 23% lack a robust cloud data collection solution altogether, highlighting a potential vulnerability in their investigative toolbelt.

Confidence and Efficiency Deficits:

Gap in Investigator Confidence:

Only 76% of corporate investigators report full confidence in their data collection capabilities, suggesting a need for improved tools and training.

Juggling Multiple Tools Hinders Efficiency:

A striking 83% of respondents rely on multiple tools for data collection, impacting efficiency and consistency. This highlights the need for a comprehensive, one-stop solution. 

Transform Your Investigative Practices  Prepare Your Business for a Data-Driven Future 

Empower your investigative teams to achieve faster case resolutions, reduce costs and improve investigative outcomes with Cellebrite Enterprise Solutions. 

Download our 2024 Industry Trends Survey whitepaper for a wealth of findings on current trends and how you can implement a transformative strategy for your organization. Don’t just navigate the data deluge, conquer it. Connect with a Cellebrite expert today to explore how our advanced solutions can be tailored to your specific needs.