1. How long does it typically take to find a specific email when requested by legal, compliance, or leadership?

A few seconds A few minutes We usually need to dig manually (hours or longer)

2. Does your archive fully capture every email, including BCCs, inline replies, and attachments, no matter the size or thread depth?

Yes, always Sometimes. Large files or unusual formats don’t show up No or not sure

3. Can you track who accessed a message, when, and why, with exportable logs for audits?

Yes, with full audit trails Partially, but it’s messy or manual No, we have little to no tracking

4. Are you able to spot internal issues like delayed replies, missed attachments, or communication bottlenecks using your archive?

Yes, our archive provides useful analytics Only with manual digging No, we just use it for storage

5. Is your system cloud-native, fully compatible with M365 or Google Workspace, and regularly updated without vendor hassle?

Yes, it's modern and low-maintenance It works, but support is lagging or compatibility is patchy No, it’s outdated or requires heavy IT support

6. Are your exports simple, standardized, and ready for legal or regulatory review (e.g. PST, PDF, EML)?

Yes, export is fast and court-ready Only IT knows how to do that It’s slow, messy, or unreliable