Exterro, the leader in unified data risk management, announced that Mazars, an international audit, accounting, and advisory firm with more than 50,000 employees across 100 countries, has selected Exterro FTK Central to strengthen its forensic investigation and litigation services.
Headquartered in Paris and generating €2.8 billion in revenue for the 2022/2023 financial year, Mazars supports clients worldwide in managing cases of suspected fraud, corruption, misappropriation of assets, accounting or tax fraud, market abuse, money laundering, harassment, and regulatory offenses. With investigations involving vast volumes of structured and unstructured data — from ERP systems and financial statements to emails and contracts — the firm required a solution that combined scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
“As time went by, data volumes increased so that it was not possible anymore to review data manually. Involving more people to handle these large case volumes would have been inefficient, time-consuming, too costly for clients, and desperately boring for the teams.”
Alice Noizet, Partner, Forensic Services, Mazars
Secure, Scalable, and Cost-Effective
In 2018, Mazars’ forensic team in Paris began searching for a dedicated platform to optimize workflows and accelerate digital evidence review. Security was a top priority: the firm needed to keep all client data on-premises within its Paris headquarters while enabling remote access for colleagues across Europe, Asia, and other regions.
After evaluating multiple alternatives, Mazars selected Exterro FTK Central for its ability to combine user-friendly, web-based collaboration with enterprise-grade scalability and secure, on-premises deployment.
Driving Efficiency and Collaboration
Following a smooth implementation with support from Exterro, Mazars integrated FTK Central into its global forensic workflows. The platform allows investigators to focus quickly on relevant evidence, reduces the time required for reviews, and enables secure collaboration across geographies.
“Whenever we get a new member of the team, we give them internal training. If the person is required to do reviews, it actually doesn’t take that much time. The person can be up and running on the platform in a few hours.”
Adam Mesbahi, Manager of Forensic Investigations and Litigation Services, Mazars
Results
With Exterro FTK Central, Mazars has:
- Reduced investigation timelines from weeks or months of manual review to significantly shorter cycles.
- Ensured strict confidentiality through on-premises hosting of sensitive client data.
- Enabled fast onboarding and seamless collaboration for forensic and non-forensic users worldwide.
To learn more about how Exterro FTK® Central and the complete FTK suite can deliver secure, scalable, and efficient digital forensic investigations, visit https://www.exterro.com/exterro-digital-forensics-software-demo
About Exterro
Exterro empowers organizations to manage data risks with a complete platform for e-discovery, data privacy, cybersecurity and governance, and digital forensics. Unlike any other software provider, Exterro makes it easy for organizations to understand their data and take swift action. Exterro’s AI-driven solutions provide accurate, actionable insights, enabling businesses to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and streamline operations while lowering costs. With Exterro, organizations gain the clarity and confidence needed to address their most critical data challenges. For more information, visit www.exterro.com.
About Mazars
Forvis Mazars is a global leader in audit & assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services. At Forvis Mazars, we redefine collaboration and provide the insight to help you prepare for what’s next. By working alongside you and understanding you, our services and solutions are meticulously tailored to meet your unique needs.bCombining global reach with deep local knowledge, our teams work together to deliver consistent, seamless services across the world, adapting to work alongside your teams, sector or region. For more information, visit www.forvismazars.com/group/en.
