FTI Technology

What FTI Technology does

FTI Technology is the data discovery and governance solutions segment of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), providing e-discovery software, services, and consulting to corporate legal departments, law firms, and government agencies. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the segment operates across 16+ countries spanning North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. Primary buyer personas include General Counsels, law firms, Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Privacy Officers, Chief Information Officers, and Chief Technology Officers who require end-to-end support across disputes, investigations, information governance, risk and compliance, privacy and security, data governance, and AI governance. Customer verticals served include financial services and insurance, healthcare and life sciences, energy, and technology.

The segment's core proprietary technology comprises the IQ.AI generative AI platform (with IQ.AI Studio, IQ.AI for Review, IQ.AI for Legal and Compliance, and IQ.AI for Contracts modules), FTI Technology Connect for cloud-based e-discovery collection, Radiance visual analytics for early case assessment, Ringtail (now sold to Nuix), FTI Investigate for on-site data discovery, Find Facts Fast for rapid fact-finding, Acuity for managed document review, and a Universal Microsoft 365 Connector. The platform combines AI capabilities (text, image, and structured data modalities; generative AI, NLP, knowledge retrieval, computer vision, predictive analytics, and agentic AI) with technology-assisted review using continuous active learning for multilingual documents. Underlying proprietary features have shown measurable operational results: 97% data repository reduction through pre-collection filtering, double-digit accuracy improvements in privilege classification, and processing of 20,000+ contracts and 45,000+ images on compressed timelines.

FTI Technology monetizes through a hybrid of professional consulting services, managed services (including managed document review and RelativityOne hosting), software licensing (with an IBM reseller arrangement for Ringtail-era products), and emerging subscription-based AI solutions delivered via IQ.AI. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales led by senior managing directors and managing directors in each region. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are scope- and complexity-based quotes. The segment operates through an ecosystem of technology partnerships spanning Relativity, Reveal, NetDocuments, iManage, BigID, Smarsh, Exterro, Agiloft, and Brainspace, enabling technology-agnostic deployment across heterogeneous client environments.

Name

FTI Technology

Legal name

FTI Technology LLC

Website

http://www.ftitechnology.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

FTI Technology, a segment of FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN), provides proprietary AI-powered e-discovery, digital forensics, information governance, and contract intelligence services to corporate legal departments, law firms, and government agencies across 16+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Technology Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy-Preserving ML & Data Protection (e.g., federated learning, differential privacy) (HDAAAMAD), Communications Surveillance & E-Comms Archiving (Voice/Chat/Email) (FSAFAKAC)

Keywords

• E-discovery services
• Legal technology solutions
• Information governance
• Digital forensics consulting
• Contract intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Expert-driven consulting services delivered by an industry-leading cross-section of experts on legal operations, risk, compliance, and privacy and security. Services include e-discovery consulting, digital forensics, information governance advisory, legal operations strategy, and regulatory compliance.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services including managed document review, legal review for Microsoft 365, virtual managed review, and RelativityOne hosting and services.
3. Technology Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software platforms including Ringtail e-discovery software and other technology solutions. IBM reseller agreement for Ringtail indicates software licensing as a revenue stream.
4. AI Solutions (IQ.AI): Generative AI solutions for legal and regulatory contexts providing automation, insights, and efficiency improvements for large in-house legal teams and law firms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FTI Technology provides e-discovery software, services, and consulting to corporate legal departments, law firms, and government agencies facing complex data-driven legal matters. Its core offerings span disputes and investigations, information governance, legal department operations, blockchain and digital assets, risk and compliance, and privacy and security, supported by proprietary platforms including IQ.AI, FTI Technology Connect, Radiance, and the Universal Messaging Platform. The firm combines expert-led consulting engagements with proprietary AI-powered technology and managed services to address litigation, regulatory requests, cross-border investigations, and contract review.

Product overview

FTI Technology is a business segment of FTI Consulting offering a comprehensive portfolio of data discovery, governance, and risk management solutions for legal and regulatory contexts. The portfolio centers on proprietary AI-powered platforms (IQ.AI including IQ.AI Studio and IQ.AI for Review) combined with established e-discovery tools (Ringtail, FTI Technology Connect, Radiance, FTI Investigate, Find Facts Fast, Universal Messaging Platform). These are delivered alongside managed services (FTI Managed E-Discovery Services, Managed Document Review) and specialized consulting services spanning E-Discovery Consulting, Digital Forensics and Investigations, Information Governance, Data Privacy Services, Blockchain & Digital Assets, and Second Requests. The architecture combines proprietary technology with partnerships with platforms like Relativity, Reveal, NetDocuments, and Smarsh to provide end-to-end solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IQ.AI: Generative AI platform for legal and compliance contexts, providing automation, insights, and efficiency improvements for litigation, investigations, data breaches, and antitrust reviews. Includes IQ.AI Studio launched March 2026.
• IQ.AI Studio
• Ringtail
• FTI Technology Connect
• Radiance
• FTI Investigate
• Acuity

Products and services

• IQ.AI FTI Technology's flagship generative AI platform for legal and compliance contexts, providing automation, insights, and efficiency improvements for litigation, investigations, data breaches, and antitrust reviews. Features pre-built generative AI tasks developed by e-discovery experts.
• IQ.AI Studio AI tool launched in March 2026 designed to help legal teams navigate complex matters including litigation, investigations, data breaches, and antitrust reviews, with agentic capabilities that improve privilege classification accuracy.
• IQ.AI for Review AI solution launched in March 2025 to accelerate high-stakes discovery and investigations through automated review of large document populations.
• FTI Technology Connect Proprietary solution for defensible and proportionate e-discovery collection from cloud-based platforms including Dropbox and Slack, with pre-collection filtering by search terms, date ranges, custodians, and file-type exclusions.
• Radiance Visual Analytics Visual analytics platform for early case assessment and investigations, providing data visualization and pattern recognition capabilities to legal teams.
• FTI Investigate Rapid and secure data discovery solution for on-site and global investigations, enabling quick fact-finding in merger reviews and internal investigations.
• Find Facts Fast Rapid fact-finding solution for merger reviews and internal investigations, leveraging advanced analytics and technology-assisted review to accelerate evidence identification.
• Universal Messaging Platform Solution for discovering and governing emerging data sources including WeChat, Slack, Microsoft 365, and other communication platforms in e-discovery matters.
• FTI Managed E-Discovery Services Comprehensive managed services for e-discovery, including processing, review, and production of electronic data for litigation and investigations.
• Managed Document Review Outsourced document review services including Acuity managed review, virtual managed review, and legal review for Microsoft 365 environments.
• FTI Contract Intelligence Contract analysis and review services helping organizations find, understand, and act upon enterprise contracts, including contract lifecycle management assessment and AI-powered contract analysis.
• E-Discovery Consulting Services Consulting services for e-discovery covering maximization of in-house tools and management of entire outsourced managed services processes for corporations and law firms.
• Digital Forensics and Investigations Digital forensics, collections, and investigative services including dawn raids advisory, mobile forensics, testifying experts, and IP/trade secret theft investigation.
• Information Governance Services including GDPR compliance, legal hold optimization, Microsoft 365 governance, and archive migration/remediation for corporate legal and compliance departments.
• Blockchain & Digital Assets Services Services including decentralized due diligence, cryptocurrency disputes investigations and litigation, enterprise blockchain innovation, and blockchain managed services.
• HSR Second Requests Services Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Second Request services spanning massive data sets, multiple custodians and global locations, with more than 50 matters successfully completed.
• Cross Border Litigation & Investigations Services addressing international data challenges for discovery, regulatory requests and internal investigations including data privacy issues, security concerns, and language barriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% reduction in data repository size through pre-collection filtering, resulting in significant cost savings on data hosting, processing and review
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BigIDcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2025FTI Consulting announced technology alliance with BigID to enhance data privacy and information governance capabilities. The partnership expands FTI's ability to provide comprehensive data governance solutions for clients.
• Compliance WeekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2025Survey partnership with Compliance Week examining third-party risk management as a dominant compliance priority.
• iManagecoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2025FTI Consulting announced technology alliance with iManage to provide enhanced legal technology solutions. The partnership supports legal department transformation and contract solutions initiatives.
• IAPPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2024FTI Consulting and IAPP released in-depth study about the state of global AI governance. The partnership produces annual Privacy Governance Report and joint research on data privacy trends.
• Blickstein GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2023FTI Consulting and Blickstein Group survey revealed common roadblocks and investments in corporate legal operations. Partnership supports annual Law Department Operations Survey.
• The BlockminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2023Report from FTI Consulting and The Block analyzed regulatory action over global digital assets markets.
• RevealcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 March 2023FTI Consulting's partnership with Reveal expanded to include hosting and AI-powered early case assessment capabilities. The expanded relationship enhances e-discovery fact finding and quality control.
• Hogan LovellsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2018FTI Consulting and Hogan Lovells collaborated to develop contract intelligence and data governance offering for mutual clients.
• kCura (Relativity)coreTechnology or Integration · 14 August 2017FTI Consulting partners with kCura (now Relativity) to offer Relativity e-discovery software and services. FTI has been recognized as a leading provider of RelativityOne solutions globally.
• IBMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 February 2015FTI Consulting signed reseller agreement with IBM for Ringtail E-discovery Review and Analytics Software, enabling IBM to resell FTI's proprietary e-discovery solution.
• RelativitycoreTechnology or IntegrationFTI Technology co-produces the Seventh Annual General Counsel Report with Relativity, surveying legal professionals on technology adoption, risk management, and AI usage. Long-standing partnership for e-discovery solutions delivery.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Forensic & Financial Crime: Deloitte's Forensic practice provides e-discovery, investigations, and data analytics services to enterprise clients globally, competing with FTI on large cross-border investigations and regulatory matters where Big Four scale matters.
• Alvarez & Marsal: Alvarez & Marsal is a global professional services firm with a Disputes and Investigations practice that overlaps with FTI's e-discovery, digital forensics, and expert witness offerings. A&M is a broader incumbent without a dedicated proprietary e-discovery software stack.

Direct peers

• Exterro: Exterro provides the Orchestrated E-discovery Suite and is both a partner (announced 2018) and direct competitor. Exterro competes on integrated e-discovery, privacy, and digital forensics software, overlapping with FTI's Ringtail legacy and information governance practices.
• Epiq: Epiq is a direct competitor providing end-to-end e-discovery managed services, document review, and legal solutions to corporations and law firms. Epiq competes for the same Fortune 500 general counsel and law firm RFPs as FTI Technology.
• KLDiscovery: KLDiscovery (KLD) provides e-discovery, data recovery, and information governance services globally, competing with FTI on mid-market and enterprise matters. KLD's OnTrack and Nebula platforms overlap with FTI's Connect and Ringtail heritage offerings.
• Reveal: Reveal is a direct e-discovery competitor and FTI technology partner (expanded partnership in 2023 to include hosting and AI-powered Early Case Assessment). Reveal competes head-to-head with FTI on RelativityOne-hosted and Brainspace-powered managed review engagements.
• Consilio: Consilio is a global legal services and e-discovery managed review provider. It competes with FTI on large-scale document review, contract intelligence, and cross-border investigations for Am Law firms and corporate legal departments.
• Lighthouse: Lighthouse (formerly LIGL) is an e-discovery, document review, and information governance provider competing with FTI across managed review, technology-assisted review, and AI-enabled legal workflows.
• DISCO: DISCO is a pure-play cloud-native e-discovery SaaS provider directly competing with FTI's managed review and AI review services. DISCO's automated workflows and Cecilia AI target the same enterprise legal department and Am Law 100 law firm buyers.
• Relativity: Relativity is the leading e-discovery SaaS platform (RelativityOne) and FTI Technology's most strategic technology partner. It is also a competitive threat: Relativity sells direct to law firms and corporate clients and has expanded its managed-services and AI capabilities (aiR for Review) that overlap with FTI's IQ.AI offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FTITech
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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