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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...
Law firms, boost productivity with business transformation
Stacks and stacks of paperwork and unbearably slow on-premise systems… Does this sound all too familiar? If so, we must share a hard truth with you: Outdated processes and ageing technology will put a pin in your law practice’s productivity. But it’s never too late to...
Digital disruption in the legal sector: A complete overview
‘Those who disrupt their industries change consumer behaviour, alter economics, and transform lives.’ – Heather Simmons, author of ‘Reinventing Dell’ Despite being a typically risk-adverse industry, the legal sector is prime for digital disruption. And, if...
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Four Geeks, 12 Essential Gadgets [Recorded webinar]
Ignoring tech gadgets these days is like living in Elizabethan England and not going to see one of Shakespeare’s plays. The world is tech crazy at the moment, and the number of brilliant gadgets on the market is growing exponentially. This suits us just fine. So, as...
Remote working: The importance of cybersecurity
Did you know that human error is involved in 90 percent of security breaches? With more people working from home than ever before, your security systems may be less robust. Unfortunately, cyber criminals know this and are ready to take advantage. But don’t worry....
Remote working: how your business can adapt
We’re all living through the world’s ‘biggest home working experiment’ because of COVID-19. That’s according to Jan Schwarz, co-founder of analytics company Visier. The question is: how can your business adapt effectively to remote working? And, how can it take...
How to power-up your firm’s remote project management skills
Did you know that 76 percent of workers avoid the office when they need to get important work done? This is because with the right tools and software, you can actively improve your project management skills through remote working. That’s right - just because your...