5 errors that could compromise your project- cloud computing

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Contemplating the cloud?
The 5 mistakes that could compromise your project
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Cloud computing can confer your law firm more
flexibility and business agility
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Flexibility
Work on the go Access your files and cases from
your mobile devices Take your casework with you
wherever you go
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Business agility
Your costs reflect your usage Never pay more
than what you need to Add or remove users as
when needed
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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.
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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.
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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 firms reputation.
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Error no. 4
Not checking if your data is easily accessible
once its 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.
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Error no. 5
Choosing a solution that doesnt fit with the way
you work. Make sure that you dont undermine
the productivity of your staff and increase their
workload because of the technology you select.
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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.
Dont redesign the business to fit a certain
technology solution but choose a solution that
can be adapted to your business.
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Imagine what you could do if you could avoid
the distractions occasional problems
associated with managing your IT in house?
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Let us help Taking our IT hosted through DPS
Cloud makes complete 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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Our cloud-based practice management system
provides you with.

• generic software Windows, Microsoft Exchange
  Office, Citrix (for remote connections)
• anti-spam and anti-virus software
• case management software, legal accounting and
  digital dictation systems
• data hosting and back-up via our UK-based data
  centre
• hardware maintenance

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Time to stop fixing IT issues and focus on fee
earning? Let us manage your technology for
you www.dpscloud.co.uk