The NetDocuments cloud-based document and email management (DMS) platform for law firms and corporate legal departments has deployed multi-layer encryption key management (EKM) technology including optional private and customer-held encryption keys.

Tableau Software has acquired ClearGraph, a US startup that enables smart data discovery and data analysis through natural language query technology. Tableau plans to integrate ClearGraph’s technology into Tableau’s products, allowing people to interact with their data by using natural language to ask questions and search for insights.

ActivePDF, a developer of PDF automation tools, has announced the release of DocSight OCR to enable business professionals to gain better control of their PDF documents and processes. This allows businesses to convert PDF files into searchable-text, edit and archive PDF in high volume environments with ease, speed and high fidelity.

IBM Research scientists have achieved a new world record in tape storage – their fifth since 2006. The new record of 201 gigabits per square inch in areal density was achieved on a prototype sputtered magnetic tape developed by Sony Storage Media Solutions.