This is the time of year when we routinely consult with our favorite astrologers to gain some insight into the future of e-discovery. While the following horoscope for 2016 may not be completely accurate, these predictions should be fairly close to the mark:

1) Information governance will (finally) take flight. Analysts and other cognoscenti have been predicting for years that information governance would sweep the globe, transforming internal protocols and reducing data stockpiles while strengthening information security initiatives. Such a trend has indeed been developing, though at a painstakingly slow pace. 2016 should change that as enterprises get beyond traditional IG myths and move with alacrity to adopt information governance programs.

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