The latest news on law firm technology, software, hardware and systems designed to make your law firm more efficient – and profitable.
Speech Recognition Technology
Speech technology is the most natural way for humans to interact with technology and it is the way we’ve been brought up to think that in the future computing will be done using your voice.
Unfortunately, our computing platforms to date were designed for use with keyboards, mice and, most recently, fingers. Typing, mousing or gesturing imposes interaction methods that do not work well with voice. So voice systems to date have been restricted by the platforms that host them.
How One Law Firm Created Profits and Efficiencies Using Voice Recognition Technology
One of the interesting things about the adoption of new technology in law firms is that it is frequently small firms that lead the charge. An innovative lawyer running a smaller practice can make a decision without the delays that can accompany large firm practice.
Cloud Hosting
Resolve Technology – One of the most innovative cloud hosting providers in New Zealand, Resolve Technology provides hosting services suited to the New Zealand legal environment.
Using specialised knowledge of the New Zealand legal world, Resolve Technology is able to provide both consultancy and related services to law firms that ensure efficient and secure hosting solutions based on their experience with a growing number of New Zealand law firms. Read more about Resolve Technology.
LawHawk – This software uses HotDocs automation to provide automated legal document templates to New Zealand lawyers and procurement specialists.
The LawHawk user interface prompts lawyers to input relevant details then automatically drafts a customised legal document based on those key inputs.
How Law Firms Can Use Cloud Technology For Increased Profits . . And Security
Resolve Technology is an innovative kiwi company providing Cloud technology services to some of New Zealand’s most innovative and successful law firms. Attuned to the New Zealand legal and regulatory environment Resolve Technology is a leading provider of Cloud hosting and related services who will provide a full costing and briefing on hosting and other issues for your law firm.
The Paperless Law Office and The Move to Next Generation Data Storage
As law firms move towards paperless offices, fast and secure data storage is increasingly becoming a priority for firms.
Lawyers Weekly reports that up to five law firms in Australia have upgraded their data storage hardware to solid-state drives (SSDs) in the past year to tackle slow backups and technological glitches.
Right Practice Management Software
For lawyers, having a good practice management program or system is one of the keys to operating a successful law practice.
Yet, as with so many technology options, the alternatives and choices appear endless and making the correct decision is key to having the right practice management software to guide your firm successfully.
