Cloud Computing for Lawyers from Select Legal

LAWFUSION Direct – cloud computing for lawyers and customer satisfaction

Select Legal is a leading supplier of hosted Case Management Systems, providing seamless cloud computing for lawyers. Our LAWFUSION Direct edition allows firms to take advantage of our award winning LAWFUSION software and use it directly over a secure Internet connection, for a competitive monthly, per user fee.

LAWFUSION Direct offers affordable cloud computing for lawyers which enables any size firm (even the smallest of firms) to have access to the same systems and the same benefits as larger firms, allowing them to compete in today’s market.

Secure and Cost-Effective Benefits

When it comes to cloud computing for lawyers, we use the latest technologies to ensure the highest levels of data integrity. Our hosted data centre is highly secure and is operated by our in-house team of technical specialists, and our automated backups and off-site data backups provide additional security. You and your staff can concentrate on your core business, safe in the knowledge that your hosted network is being taken care of by our expertise.

We can help you improve your productivity at the same time as controlling your IT expenditure. Here are a few cost benefits when you choose cloud computing for lawyers at LAWFUSION Direct:

• Considerably lower, up front investments in software and hardware.
• You can manage your IT spend by paying a predictable monthly fee.
• A sharp reduction in application deployment time - considerable time and cost savings can be made during the configuration and technical integration phases (from a hardware setup and human resources point of view).
• Reduced insurance and maintenance costs because no on-site servers are required.
• You will get guaranteed and prompt access to the latest software updates.
• Your workforce will have full access to all their files and documents from anywhere (exploiting the benefit of paperless working and giving the added benefit of the storage cost savings).
• LAWFUSION Direct is 100% tax deductible from corporation tax!

Operational Benefits

LAWFUSION is created for law firms that require a comprehensive practice and case management solution but do not want the headaches of administering a modern computer network. Our excellent and seamless service of cloud computing for lawyers is designed to help, and you can enjoy some fantastic operational benefits.

With LAWFUSION Direct you will not need to:

• change backup tapes
• apply patches to the operating system
• perform software upgrades
• or perform any of the usual operating “chores” associated with running your own in-house network

A hosted case and practice management solution

More About Cloud Computing for Lawyers

So what exactly is cloud computing for lawyers and how does it work? LAWFUSION Direct is an example of an SaaS (Software as a Service) solution. It is a hosted solution that removes the need to have the software installed on in-house servers and on individual PCs. Recent improvements in technology and the widespread adoption of broadband have meant that this delivery model, compared to alternatives, is now extremely capable of supporting a high quality service at a lower cost.

If you are looking for the most reliable and seamless cloud computing, we’re here to help. Our service is charged on a monthly, per user basis so you can benefit from the most cost effective solutions. Until recently, companies have been hesitant to use such on-demand services because they were worried that data would be vulnerable outside of the corporate firewall. In addition, increased IT mobility permits people to work from anywhere, creating new challenges for companies seeking to properly manage these employees and give them secure access to corporate applications and databases remotely.

This mind set is quickly changing. Demand for hosted solutions is being driven by real business needs, particularly its ability to drive down IT-related costs. Internet services have matured, and there is an increased demand for quicker application deployments, lowered Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of applications, and a secure mobile workforce.

E-mail Integration and Other Features

Maximise your performance and productivity with the many other features of LAWFUSION Direct:

• Access your e-mail from anywhere by using Outlook Web Access
• Maximise your protection with the latest anti-virus software and customisable anti-spam software
• Synchronise your e-mail and LAWFUSION Direct diary with your PDA/Phone using Microsoft Windows Mobile or BlackBerry push technology
• High levels of secure Internet access, including protection from viruses, hackers and spyware
• Integration with Microsoft 2007, Word, Excel and Outlook
• PDF Converter
• Full technical consultancy with our in-house experts

Simple, Fast & Competitive Cloud Computing for Lawyers

LAWFUSION Direct offers reliable cloud computing for lawyers, and a greater freedom for firms to operate in a way that suits them best, and using it can be simple and fast. The only items of equipment you will require is a PC and a broadband connection (please see our compatibility page for more detailed technical requirements). You can then simply logon to our service, using a secure Internet connection. Once connected, you will have access to all the features of the LAWFUSION software, including Case Management and Practice Management, Legal Accounts and Time Recording, all as if it were loaded directly on your own server.

For cloud computing for lawyers and law firms, talk to us today – let LAWFUSION Direct give you a fast, secure and cost effective solution to computing.