The ongoing balance that an organizational digital intelligence platform has to perform necessitates flexible system design and the ability for investigators to work together in multi- functional teams that span numerous disciplines. A complex investigation may require a team staffed by multiple investigators from separate domains (e.g., organized crime, money laundering, financial crimes, and fraud) supported by data analysts, digital forensics specialists, field operatives, and others. Therefore, any digital intelligence solution must make it simple for stakeholders across the organization, even those who are not technically trained, to collaborate, share information, and view the current data and investigation status within the platform. Features such as digital whiteboards, data tagging, virtual workspaces for each case, in-system email, and chat can greatly boost teamwork and preserve an organization’s knowledge base. One of the most valuable capabilities within a digital intelligence solution comes through the inclusion of a robust artificial intelligence engine and machine learning algorithms that can learn how to spot patterns and anomalies This capability can bridge investigative blocks by automatically surfacing connections and insights that would be difficult for an analyst searching through the data and running queries to find. For example, in a financial crime investigation, applying pattern identification and anomaly detection on mass data could surface suspicious transactions that may point to illicit money laundering or fraud activities. At the same time, in a law enforcement investigation focused on a security incident, similarity analysis could automatically surface additional incidents or attacks with similar characteristics that might be related. The more data processed within the platform, the more precise and accurate the AI engine will become, improving its predictive functionalities vastly. Key Findings • Automated data collection and fusion capabilities will enable investigative teams to reduce manual work and break down data siloes • Advanced analytics capabilities can provide inputs to complex investigation questions by finding hidden connections, patterns, and insights. • Collaborative features are key to enabling teams to work together and share critical information in a timely fashion. The Benefits of Digital Intelligence Platforms to Big Data Investigations 5 All rights reserved © 2022 Frost & Sullivan | www.frost.com