• A large volume of amended XML files without systematic historical versioning
• Manual generation of backdata was time-consuming, error-prone, and operationally inefficient
• Legal professionals require accurate historical references for case research, compliance checks, and legal drafting
  

Cloudseed developed an automated service for LexisNexis South Africa, delivering:

Automated backdata generation engine: Created a robust automation service to generate old versions of legal acts based on the latest amended XML files, reconstructing historical data efficiently.

XML data processing & transformation: Designed intelligent parsing and transformation logic to extract amendments and reconstruct prior versions, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.

Scalable automation: Built the solution to handle large volumes of legal data seamlessly, supporting ongoing updates as new amendments are published.

Integration with MyLexisNexis platform: Enabled smooth integration with MyLexisNexis, allowing legal professionals to access historical and current versions in one unified system.

• Increased efficiency: Automated historical data generation reduced manual processing time from hours to minutes per document set.
  
  
• Enhanced data accuracy: Eliminated human errors in backdata reconstruction, ensuring precise legal versioning for end users.
  
  
• Improved research capabilities: Provided legal professionals with reliable access to previous versions of acts and regulations critical for research, drafting, and compliance analysis.
  
  

Scalable operations: Future-proofed LexisNexis’ data management workflows to handle ongoing legal amendments efficiently.

Through the MyLexisNexis Backdata project, Cloudseed empowered LexisNexis South Africa with an automated, scalable solution for generating historical legal data, enhancing their platform’s value for legal professionals while streamlining operational efficiency and data integrity.