Cloud computing is no longer a ‘nice to have’ option for law firms: it’s an important resource and a crucial element of your operation. The benefits of cloud computing go beyond mere cost saving. It facilitates collaboration, communication and innovation. Numerous...
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Should my law firm use the Azure UK data centres?
On 7th September 2016, Microsoft was officially the first global public cloud provider to offer a complete and trusted cloud solution from data centres in the UK. This was big news at the time, and immediately saw the adoption of these services by the likes of The...
5 compelling cloud computing advantages for law firms
Cloud computing is everywhere, and it's a trend that's here to stay. Even when it comes to law firms - a notoriously cautious sector - it's promising to see that out of the 31 percent of lawyers that use cloud-computing services, nearly 80 percent say they'll continue...
The legal industry’s complete hybrid cloud guide
An impressive 96 percent of business now use the cloud. But, choosing between on-prem, private, public, and hybrid solutions isn’t always a straightforward decision. For law firms, however, it’s an important decision to explore. That’s because many are...
4 signs your law firm has outgrown its IT infrastructure
Does your IT infrastructure match the ambitions of your law firm? Many law practices still rely on a network of on-premise systems, such as case management systems and billing software, to keep their firm afloat. However, although on-premise IT infrastructures are...
Digital transformation consulting examples in the real world
Our Managing Director, David Smetana, was asked to share his expertise on the digital transformation of the financial services industry, a sector in which we have a wealth of knowledge and experience. As we’ve been looking recently at the impact of legal technology on...
How law firms can get buy-in when modernising their IT
We’ve all heard the age-old cliché ‘you’re only as strong as your weakest link’ – and the statement rings true in many scenarios. But it can also be applied to the process of introducing your firm to new workplace technology or IT systems. To reap the benefits of...
6 questions to ask before doing a change management process
‘Mastering the art of changing quickly is now a critical competitive advantage.’ – Dr. Boris Ewenstein, Partner at McKinsey and Company Effective change management is key for law firms to drive ongoing profitable growth. And, by asking the right questions...
The future of legal technology: 3 emerging trends
For the last 50 years, the legal sector has been on a technological odyssey. From the LexisNexis red UBIQ terminal that allowed lawyers to search case law online in 1973, to the widespread adoption of PCs in the 80s and 90s, legal technology has come a long way. But...