DataParser adds support for Yext Relate to enhance regulatory compliance and data governance

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17a-4, LLC announced that DataParser now supports Yext Relate, adding capabilities designed to help organizations capture and retain text messaging for regulatory compliance and data governance.

DataParser is described as a flexible connector solution that collects data from communication platforms—including chat, messaging, files, and collaborative tools—and formats, filters, and delivers it for integration with archival systems, blob storage, eDiscovery, and supervision platforms.

Yext Relate integration for archiving and monitoring

The company said the integration with Yext Relate enables businesses to automatically archive, monitor, and preserve chat communications in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including SEC and FINRA recordkeeping rules, as well as GDPR data protection and retention requirements.

17a-4 said DataParser operates without agents or plugins, aiming to support secure, non-intrusive data collection with minimal impact on end-user experience. The solution also includes configurable options intended to tailor data capture to compliance and governance needs, along with support for multiple output formats and compatibility with archiving vendors.

Deployment and delivery to compliance platforms

According to the announcement, DataParser is deployed globally and is designed for a verifiable chain of custody and regulatory compliance. Common use cases listed include archiving data for SEC/FINRA compliance, security, HR, remote work, IP, and legal or business policies.

The company said DataParser supports delivery to archive or storage platforms including Microsoft 365 Purview, Google Vault, Mimecast, MessageWatcher, AWS, Azure Blob, and SharePoint.

Industry adoption and company statement

17a-4 stated that financial firms, government agencies, education, energy, and healthcare organizations use DataParser.

Tom Sinistore, VP of Sales at 17a-4, said: “We are thrilled to add support for Yext Relate to DataParser. This integration further reinforces our commitment to providing innovative compliance solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

About 17a-4

17a-4 LLC is described as a provider of compliance software and consulting services focused on data governance, electronic records retention, and regulatory technology solutions. The company said it has supported organizations across sectors for more than two decades.

Services mentioned include Designated Third Party and Fully Paid Stock Lending 3rd Party Collateral Administration services, as well as Books & Records audits, Archive Reviews, and assessments of compliant architectures.

DataParser is presented as 17a-4’s connector solution for messaging compliance, deployed globally and intended to manage millions of messages a day for enterprise communication systems.

17a-4 is based in New York.