According to Wikipedia, Cloud Computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.

In other words, cloud computing makes it possible for your data and software to be stored offsite, on the internet, in the "cloud".

Online services now include law practice management systems, document management and storage platforms, secure document and information exchange services, secure email networks, digital dictation services and billing/timekeeping services. The online platforms are attractive, economical and viable alternatives for firms of all sizes.

Advantages include lower costs due to reduced overhead, less hassle related to maintaining and upgrading the system and greater flexibility, since the Denovo Intelligent Cloud can be accessed anywhere, at anytime.

Taking advantage of cloud computing services allows you to focus on the ever-important task of practicing law while the Denovo Intelligent Cloud operates, updates and maintains your practice management software, and providing a cost-effective way to outsource the burden of managing and maintaining servers, hardware and software platforms. Allowing your fee earners to focus their time where it counts – serving their clients.

 

"As a result of using the system we have been able to eliminate practically all repetitive elements of our work. We have greater access to information on each file which means that we can deal with issues raised by both clients and solicitors on the other side more quickly and also the automation of documents and letters allows us to work more efficiently.
This in turn allows the partners, time to develop and increase business opportunities, which will be reflected in the service to clients and on the profit margin."

Sharon Rodger, with Linda George Family Law Limited (Solicitors)

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"The system has been a godsend. It has significantly reduced time in all areas of our work, including document creation, email creation and most importantly in helping us work within the SLAB compliancy rules by automatically creating our Time Sheets.
Additionally the system automates our court diary in an easy to use fashion enabling us at all times to forecast ahead our staffing requirements for the various courtroom demands"

Simon Collins, Partner at Capital Defence Lawyers.