Office 365 for LawyersBy Val Antoff

What is Microsoft® Office 365?

Cloud ComputingA subscription based service including:

A separate subscription for MS Project

Exchange OutlookWord ExcelPublisher OneNoteAccess SharePointLync InfoPathPowerPoint

What do I need to run Office 365?

Broadband internet andA computer running Windows 7 or 8 orA MAC (OneNote, Publisher and Access not

available) orCompatible tablet with a web browser orCompatible smartphone with a web browser

What are the benefits for a law firm?

Access from anywhere and from different devicesNo server and IT personal required locally Integration with a local Windows serverLow monthly cost – upgrades includedWebsite hosting & video conferencingDocument sharing & management systemWorkflow document approval processAutomatic backup and free storage99.9% uptime financially backed guarantee

Other uses for Office 365?

Customer relationship managementQuality management systemLeave managementInventory trackingLearning management systemProject managementKnowledge baseChange request managementMany others

What Office 365 does not offer?

It is not a replacement for your legal practice accounting system

It is not a replacement for your document automation system

What should I consider before subscribing?

You need a good broadbandSecurity – documents are saved in a data

centre which may be located outside Australia

How do I get started?

Choose your subscriptionTrial it for 30 daysConfigure Office 365Train everyone in the officeHave your documents & records control

procedures in place

Quality management for Legal practices