Have you ever discovered a software feature that, had you known of it sooner, could have helped you in a prior case? Have you been using the same software methods and workflow procedures for the least two years? If you answered yes, then this article is for you.
I remember touring a multimedia studio in the mid-80s where one room was stacked floor to ceiling with suitcase sized equipment connected by a web of cables. The operator corrected audio-video imperfections by adjusting knobs and sliders with the fluid and purposeful artistry of an orchestra conductor. Today’s forensic analyst can accomplish so much more using just a handheld computer and software.
Forensic software is typically born from the frustration of an expert in need of a specific tool, and possessing the programming skills to create it. To generate sales, their software will incorporate some user requested features, while retaining that programmer’s personal workflow preferences. Forensic software can range in price from free to the cost of a sports car, and each product will offer something unique. As you explore your software options, consider your workflow comfort and the required features, as well as the expense…