Alex Boyd
Writes about product design, team workflows, and thoughtful software.
Alex is the Chief Commercial Officer at ViewExport, and a managing partner of Wildfront. With over a decade of software and services expertise focusing on sensitive applications like legal, accounting, finance, brokerage, and tax, Alex works with ViewExport customers to remove friction from their workflows while prioritizing security and data protection.
Posts by Alex Boyd
EML vs PST vs MSG vs MBOX: Email File Formats Explained
PST, EML, MSG, and MBOX are four different ways to package email data, and they don't work interchangeably. Here's what each one stores, where it comes from, and which tools open or convert it.
Alex Boyd
What Is a PST File? How to Open, View, and Use Outlook PST Files
PST files are Outlook's local email archive format. They show up in migrations, eDiscovery exports, and investigations. Here's what they contain, how to open one with or without Outlook, and why PST makes a poor long-term archive.
Alex Boyd
What Is an EML File? How to Open, View, and Convert EML Files
What EML files are, where they come from, how to open them on Windows and Mac, and how to convert EML to PDF for review or production in a legal or compliance context.
Alex Boyd
Social Media Archiving for Compliance: What It Is, Who Needs It, and What to Look For
Every post published under a company's social handle is potentially a business record. Who's legally required to archive social media, what counts as compliant, and where platform-native exports fall short.
Alex Boyd
Slack Export Guide 2026: Messages, DMs, Private Channels + JSON Viewer
Export Slack messages, channels & DMs (all plans). Includes JSON viewer solution, admin & non-admin methods, and how to read exported files. Updated 2026.
Alex Boyd
Slack Pricing 2026: Free, Pro ($7.25), Business+ ($12.50), Enterprise
Slack pricing 2026: Free, Pro ($7.25/user), Business+ ($12.50/user), Enterprise (custom). Compare features, limits, and find the right plan for your team.
Alex Boyd
Top Vendor Management Software Platforms
Managing vendors used to mean keeping track of an army of spreadsheets. In 2026, that approach is a liability. Read our top vendor management software picks.
Alex Boyd
Best eDiscovery Service Providers in 2026: A Guide for Legal Teams
Compare the top eDiscovery service providers of 2026, including Epiq, Lighthouse, IST Management, HaystackID, and more, with verified client testimonials.
Alex Boyd
Top 13 HR Software Picks for Medium-Sized Businesses (Q1 2026)
Compare 13 HR software platforms for mid-sized businesses in 2026: HiBob, Paycor, RallyBright, Lattice, Workday, and more. Pricing, features, tradeoffs.
Alex Boyd
Top 5 Slack eDiscovery Tools 2026: Compare Features & Pricing
Compare the top 5 Slack eDiscovery tools for 2026: features, pricing, legal hold capabilities, and export options. Find the right solution for your firm.
Alex Boyd
Best ISO 27001 Tools for 2026: Top Picks
Best ISO 27001 tools for 2026: Scytale, Drata, Vanta, Secureframe and more compared on pricing, automation, integrations, and which fits your team.
Alex Boyd
Slack GDPR Compliance
Slack GDPR compliance guide 2026: DPA, data residency, user rights, and EU data handling. Learn how Slack meets GDPR requirements for EU organizations.
Alex Boyd
Slack Subpoena Response Guide: Legal Process, Costs, Objections (2026)
Slack subpoena response: 8-step legal process, costs ($15K-$100K), objections, timelines (30-40 days), export methods, and tools. For legal teams and IT.
Alex Boyd
How to Place a Legal Hold on Slack: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
Step-by-step guide to placing legal holds on Slack. Learn retention requirements, Enterprise Grid features, and preservation best practices for litigation.
Alex Boyd
Microsoft 365 eDiscovery Guide for IT, Legal & HR
Microsoft 365 eDiscovery guide for IT, legal, and HR teams. Search Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Setup, legal holds, and export walkthrough.
Alex Boyd
Google eDiscovery Guide: Managing Slack Exports
Google eDiscovery guide using Google Vault. Search Gmail, Drive, Chat, and Meet. Learn legal holds, retention rules, and Slack export integration for 2026.
Alex Boyd
DSAR Guide for Employers
DSAR guide for employers: respond to employee data subject access requests. GDPR compliance, timelines, data collection, and response best practices 2026.
Alex Boyd
How to Use ViewExport: Search & Analyze Slack Exports Guide
Learn how to use ViewExport to search, view, and analyze Slack exports. Import data, search messages, filter channels, and generate reports in minutes.
Alex Boyd
The Slack eDiscovery Guide 2026
Complete Slack eDiscovery guide for legal teams: legal holds, data exports, compliance, and preservation. Learn to search, collect, and produce Slack data.
Alex Boyd
Slack Data Governance & Retention
Slack data governance and retention policies: set message retention, manage data lifecycle, and implement compliance controls. Complete 2026 admin guide.
Alex Boyd
Is Slack HIPAA Compliant?
Is Slack HIPAA compliant? Yes, but only on Enterprise Grid with a BAA. Learn requirements, limitations, and setup steps for healthcare teams in 2026.
Alex Boyd
Slack Free Plan Limits 2026: 90-Day History + Workarounds
Slack's free plan has a 90-day message history limit, 10 app integrations max, and 5GB storage. Learn all limitations and how to work around them in 2026.
Alex Boyd