The 5 mistakes that

could compromise

your project

Cloud computing

can confer your law firm

more flexibility and

business agility

Work on the go

Access your files and cases from your

mobile devices

Take your casework with

you wherever you go

Your costs reflect

your usage

Never pay more

than what you need to

Add or remove

users as & when needed

Error no. 1

Not knowing exactly where your data is

hosted

According to UK legislation, the data centre (or

the ‘cloud’) where your information is hosted

should not be located outside the UK (not even in

Northern Ireland).

Make sure you clarify this matter before signing a

contract.

Error no. 2

Forgetting about training and support

To make the most of the system you will need a fair amount

of guidance and support, at least at the beginning.

Clarify if training is available to avoid unpleasant

surprises at a later stage.

Error no. 3

Letting upfront costs dictate your decision.

The cheapest solution is not always the best on the long

term.

Before selecting providers purely based on cost, consider

the cost of compromising the security of your

clients’ data

and your firm’s reputation.

Error no. 4

Not checking if your data is easily accessible

once it’s stored

Being able to access your electronically stored data

quickly and easily is critical to establishing

efficient work processes.

Your data must be accessible from anywhere

over a stable and robust cloud-based solution.

Error no. 5

Choosing a solution that doesn’t fit with the

way you work.

Make sure that you don’t undermine the productivity

of your staff and increase their workload because of

the technology you select.

Error no. 5

For example:

If your fee earners prefer working on their mobile

devices but your software only runs on PCs then you

clearly have an issue.

Don’t redesign the business to fit a certain

technology solution but choose a solution that

can be adapted to your business.

Imagine

what you could do

if you could avoid

the distractions &

occasional problems

associated with managing your IT in

house?

Let us help

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business sense as we implemented a cost-effective and

robust IT infrastructure which carries none of the hassle

that maintaining on premise IT brings with it.”

Majid Habib, Stuart Miller Solicitors

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