What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing refers to the on-demand availability of computing resources, such as storage and infrastructure, as services over the internet. This eliminates the need for businesses to manage physical resources and means they are only required to pay for what they use. Cloud computing is based on the concept of using the internet to share on-demand computing resources, software, and information.
How Do Law Firms Use Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing enables law firms to offer secure client portals to their clients. This means clients can access their case documents and manage their sensitive data remotely. This is much more convenient than them needing to visit the firm to handle documentation or needing to keep a paper copy of all their documents at home with them.
What are the Benefits?
1. Faster Case Handling
Cloud computing enables clients to access their case documents from home. This massively speeds up case handling as individuals can use these client portals to review case progress, submit evidence, and even virtually sign documents.
2. Stronger Client Relationships
Clients appreciate being able to access their case documents and see everything that is happening with their case first hand. This transparency helps to foster better communication and ultimately build a strong and trusting relationship between the lawyer and the client since this enables them to feel like they have more autonomy in the legal process.
3. Cost Effectiveness
Cloud computing is usually associated with a small monthly subscription fee but it eliminates the upfront costs of purchasing hardware and software to store sensitive data away from the cloud. By migrating your document management to the cloud, firms are able store sensitive information and documents securely and conveniently for a small monthly fee but without the need for large financial investments.
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