Hanzo has been granted a new patent for its Spotlight AI technology, strengthening its position in applying generative artificial intelligence to collaboration data analysis. The patent protects Hanzo's approach to generating actionable AI signals from dynamic, unstructured collaboration environments where traditional eDiscovery tools struggle to operate at scale.
Modern collaboration platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Confluence present unique challenges for legal and compliance teams. Keyword searches often fail to capture the context of conversations in these chat-based environments. Hanzo addresses this challenge with Spotlight Signals, a GenAI-powered capability that interprets the human element of collaboration data by mapping relationships, sentiment, and behavioral changes as they evolve.
This technology cuts through noise to identify genuine risk and relevance, providing legal and compliance teams with defensible, explainable signals. The approach enables teams to identify critical issues without wading through false positives. In production environments, this method has delivered up to a 99% reduction in data volumes requiring human review, significantly accelerating investigations, audits, and eDiscovery workflows while reducing costs and operational burdens.
"This patent validates our conviction that modern collaboration data requires a fundamentally new approach," said Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo. "You cannot solve today's complex data challenges with yesterday's keyword searches. Spotlight Signals is designed for the complexity, scale, and nuance of how teams actually work today."
The announcement builds on Hanzo's breakthrough industry awards for AI innovation in 2023, 2024, and recently in 2025, further validating the company's position as a leader in applying generative AI to complex data types. Unlike generic AI tools adapted for enterprise use, Hanzo's technology is purpose-built for modern collaboration data with high-stakes audits, investigations, and eDiscovery.
With this latest patent, Hanzo continues to extend its leadership in generative AI for collaboration intelligence, helping in-house legal teams move faster, reduce legal fees, and make decisions earlier while maintaining accuracy, defensibility, and trust. The company's solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies globally, and more information about their AI-driven legal and compliance technology solutions can be found at https://www.hanzo.co.
