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RelativityOne already introduced a shift in the e-discovery process when it transferred Relativity's e-discovery software to the cloud. Now, RelativityOne is set to undertake another shift: to mobile.

This week, Relativity introduced a new RelativityOne mobile app, designed to facilitate accessing and reviewing documents remotely. The app allows RelativityOne users to access their workspaces and case documents, tag relevant documents, and sync their work with their larger review team from mobile devices. The app also allows for push notifications from documents on the web for one-touch access as needed.

The app is free to download and is currently available on the Apple's app store by searching for RelativityOne. It is currently only available on Apple devices that utilize iOS, though concerning Android,  Relativity said, “We're always looking at expanding our mobile offerings.”

Jim Witte, senior product manager at Relativity, told Legaltech News that the app is primarily intended to support RelativityOne's core review processes, such as searching, reviewing and coding. “Since RelativityOne is a robust platform, our goal was not to mimic RelativityOne in the mobile world,” he explained. “It was really designed to allow users to take the Review functionality wherever they go.”

RelativityOne App Review RelativityOne app screenshot courtesy of Relativity.

And that flexibility is something Relativity says its users value highly. Witte noted how mobile devices are now ubiquitous, and giving the capability to review from mobile devices “has its own distinct advantages.”

“It's portable and can be done in the moment—having a discussion with a colleague about the merits of a case, while you're waiting for a plane, etc. It also works on an iPhone and iPad to support users on their device of choice. And like RelativityOne, it's built with security in mind and ensures that there are no important documents or review materials left behind on the train/plane,” he explained.

Relativity has been investing heavily in its RelativityOne cloud offering since it was announced in 2016. This January, the company announced pricing and subscription changes aimed at promoting the product and offering flexibility to customers and selling partners. RelativityOne was also a focus of the opening keynote of the company's Relativity Fest in October, where CEO Andrew Sieja noted that the product represents 11 percent of Relativity's under-contract revenue.

With that in mind, it's not surprising that Relativity is providing more options for RelativityOne users that take advantage of the cloud's flexibility. Witte noted that the company believes “this new mobile experience pairs well with the current user experience our RelativityOne customers enjoy today,” as the mobile app provides “the added speed, efficiency and flexibility that our SaaS product offers.”