In the world of IT within the legal services industry, there is useful evidence showing where strengths and weaknesses are. Much of this evidence comes from the American Bar Association showing rapid growth in some IT areas, yet lag in others.
Your own law firm is possibly in the same situation after years of using the same procedures. In a much more competitive world and where online threats are greater than they ever have been, what parts of IT should you be investing in to make things run securely and efficiently?
The Growth of the Cloud and Mobile Technology
The American Bar Association shows law firms strongly gravitating toward cloud and mobility solutions. With the cloud, accessing information on the go is easier and lawyers are often on the move. The same goes for mobile technology, which the ABA says law firms have moved beyond cell phones to iPads.
Both of those require security, and proper IT management. Evidence is there, though, that far too many companies aren’t investing in proper IT management, or for consultancy on using technology efficiently. When implementing a cloud and mobile strategy, ensure that proper ongoing management and security is in the mix.
Law Firms Falling Behind in Security
The American Bar Association points out that law firms are the worst offenders in the realm of IT security. More than half of all law firms they’ve studied don’t even use encryption methods when sending digital data on their mobile devices. This is a shocking statistic when you consider how sensitive legal documentation is when working with clients.
With proper IT management and planning law firms are able to have a competitive edge. The reason why is with the right technology, organizations are able to be more efficient and respond to threats and incidents more quickly. Bringing in a technology company that understands where technology can help and that can resolve problems will take you to the next level.