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S21 AutomateX

Automate evidence processing before review begins

S21 AutomateX helps investigative teams move from raw evidence to review-ready material faster, automating repeatable workflows while maintaining investigator control.

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THE PROBLEM

Preparing evidence is not the same as understanding it.

Investigators should not lose time to repeatable processing tasks when automation can handle them earlier in the workflow.

Digital forensic teams lose critical time setting up cases, processing devices, preparing exports and moving material between systems. When every case depends on repeated manual steps, evidence reaches investigators later than it should.

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When evidence volumes grow, manual processing slows investigations down.

Case preparation, processing and handoff should not consume the time investigators need for assessment.

Digital investigations are slowed by repetitive technical work - imaging disks, preparing cases, running processing tools and moving evidence between systems. AutomateX removes that friction by automating the tasks investigators perform every day.

Designed for X-Ways Forensics and S21 VisionX, AutomateX runs complete workflows automatically - from multi-disk imaging through to AI-assisted media analysis - without servers, complex infrastructure or fragile scripting.

Automation runs locally, stays under investigator control, and integrates directly with the tools teams already trust.

These are baseline requirements for modern investigations - not optional efficiencies.

Process, Prepare, Launch

What AutomateX helps teams do

Remove setup bottlenecks at scale

Automatically create, process and prepare cases across X-Ways Forensics and S21 VisionX.

Process evidence sources faster and in parallel

Handle multiple evidence sources simultaneously with consistent workflows and minimal supervision.

Surface priority material earlier

Automatically launch VisionX processing, categorisation and analysis workflows.

Maintain investigator control throughout review

Pre-configured automation profiles allow investigators to run complex workflows with minimal setup.

REDUCE MANUAL WORKLOAD WITH AUTOMATION

How investigators use AutomateX to turn repeat tasks into operational speed

S21 AutomateX helps investigative teams automate repetitive review and processing tasks, reducing manual workload and keeping investigators focused on the decisions, details, and material that need professional judgement.

We’re creating an open community of collaboration with other industry experts

S21 VisionX fully supports evidential data exchange with leading digital forensic tools, ensuring seamless integration with your existing workflow. Compatible platforms include X-Ways Forensics, Cellebrite, Magnet Forensics (AXIOM, IEF, Witness), GrayShift, Griffeye, Belkasoft X, Oxygen Forensics, OpenText EnCase, MSAB XRY and XAMN, Exterro, GetData, and many others. With S21 VisionX, you can review, categorise and identify victims efficiently — and easily export results back to your tool of choice for further analysis or reporting.

How it works

From raw evidence to review-ready material

S21 AutomateX supports teams through the preparation and processing stages of large-scale digital investigations, helping them automate repeatable X-Ways and VisionX workflows, reduce manual handoff, and move evidence into structured review faster.

Without automation, investigators are forced to spend critical time managing process instead of assessing material.

X-Ways Forensics

Reduce manual setup overhead

The investigator enters the case details, selects the physical drives or suspect images (E01, VMDK, etc), and chooses a pre-set processing level.

From that point, S21 AutomateX manages the workflow automatically — no servers, no complex infrastructure, and fully suitable for offline environments.

X-Ways processing

Process evidence consistently at scale

S21 AutomateX launches X-Ways Forensics, creates the case, images disks if required, processes the evidence, and prepares media exports ready for S21 VisionX.

All handled automatically once the investigator starts the job.

S21 VisionX processing

Surface priority material before full review begins

S21 AutomateX opens S21 VisionX, imports the processed X-Ways media, and runs the selected analysis workflow.

Capabilities may include:

Pre-categorisation using the S21 Global Alliance Database (GAD), UK CAID, Project VIC and other trusted datasets
Detection of first-generation CSAM using the S21 CSAM Auto-Categoriser
Object identification (weapons, drugs, extremist content, sexual content, social media indicators and more)
Detection of AI-generated imagery
Text extraction from images, screenshots, and chat captures

Additional analysis options can be enabled depending on the investigator’s selected processing configuration. VisionX is designed to help investigators prioritise large volumes of imagery and video evidence while operating fully offline.

Xpert Mode

Retain control over every stage

For more complex workflows, Xpert Mode provides advanced control over automated X-Ways operations.

Capabilities include:

Case queue management
Re-processing existing X-Ways cases
Merging cases within X-Ways
Running third-party X-Tensions

…and additional workflow automation options.

Contact Semantics 21 to discuss how Xpert Mode can be configured for your environment.

Used in investigations where delays and missed connections have consequences.

Designed for secure environments. Built for large-scale investigations. Developed with investigators and forensic practitioners.

Processing bottlenecks should not decide what investigators see first.

S21 AutomateX reduces manual preparation and handoff delays, helping teams move evidence into structured review faster.

Core Features

Automation features for forensic processing and review preparation

When every case depends on repeated manual steps, evidence reaches investigators later than it should.

Case setup without manual preparation overhead

Automatically create and configure new X-Ways cases without repeated manual setup. S21 AutomateX helps teams standardise case preparation, reduce administrative friction and begin processing material faster.

Concurrent processing across devices

Run repeatable processing workflows across multiple evidence sources without waiting for each device to be handled manually in sequence.

Early-stage VisionX handoff

Prepare processed material for S21 VisionX so configured prioritisation, categorisation and analysis workflows can begin faster.

Consistent workflows across investigations

Use pre-configured processing profiles to apply repeatable workflows across cases, reducing variation and avoiding process rebuilds.

No dependency on external infrastructure

Automate repeatable forensic processing without relying on fragile scripts, manual sequencing or complex external infrastructure.

Full control over processing

Investigators retain control over processing choices, automation profiles and workflow configuration. AutomateX supports automation without removing professional oversight.

Automation without complexity

Consistent investigative workflows. Without rebuilding your process every time.

Streamline Mode allows investigators to automate common workflows with minimal setup. Processing profiles are configured once and reused across cases, helping teams maintain consistency while reducing repetitive manual work.

Teams can begin imaging, processing and preparing evidence in minutes - without servers, scripting or specialist automation infrastructure.

Advanced automation control

Flexible control for demanding investigations. Without losing oversight.

Xpert Mode provides deeper automation control for specialist users and digital forensic teams managing complex workflows.

Investigators can customise X-Ways automation, queue cases, reprocess evidence and integrate additional X-Tensions while maintaining a structured and repeatable workflow.

• Case queue management
• Re-processing existing X-Ways cases
• Merging cases within X-Ways
• Running third-party X-Tensions
• Configuring advanced automation profiles

Connect automated processing to investigative intelligence workflows.

Used to support cross-case intelligence and prioritisation during active investigations.

The S21 Global Alliance Database contains over 3.5 billion law-enforcement-contributed intelligence records, supporting victim identification, cross-case intelligence analysis and authorised investigative collaboration at global scale.

S21 AutomateX can hand processed material into S21 VisionX workflows that use trusted intelligence sources, including the S21 Global Alliance Database, to support prioritisation and investigative review.

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Operational efficiency across intelligent automation

See how organisations are using S21 AutomateX by Semantics 21 to automate repetitive processes, streamline complex workflows and accelerate operational efficiency through intelligent, secure automation.

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One backlog. One tool. No more waiting to start.

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Six devices. Conflicting users. A fraud case unravelling fast.

Set and Forget

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One template. One click. A peer review process that finally worked.

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One house. Thirteen devices. The need to separate fact from overlap.

Fast-Track Fraud

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Two days. Wiped drives. A deadline that wouldn’t wait.

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