The legal industry is experiencing dramatic changes that will have a profound impact on law firms and the way they run their business. Law firms are already under increasing pressure to become more responsive to clients, while reducing their costs in order to distance themselves from competitors.

In the wake of these changes, law firms of all sizes are being forced to reevaluate their priorities, competitive strategies, and the way they conduct business with their clients. Intense competition has led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as law firms increasingly focus on high-value work or diversify into new practice areas. These converging organizations are placing renewed emphasis on productivity of the legal staff, cost control, and operational efficiency as they strive to become more services-centric.

Customer expectations for the legal profession are changing as well, as clients demand new services and more immediate access to attorneys and information, at all times of the day. As law firms seek to forge closer relationships with their clients, open communication, client collaboration, and improved customer responsiveness are becoming mission-critical.

SOLUTIONS
To overcome these challenges, many law firms are turning to innovative solutions and applications that can enable them to deliver better client service, differentiate themselves from competitors, and control costs. To support these applications, they need an adaptable, multiservice networking solution that can help them build client loyalty and deliver a high return on investment. Praxis Computing offers intelligent information network for the legal sector, including application-enabling security, and wireless network services.

The connected law firm—At the heart of the networking solution is an intelligent communications infrastructure that provides the performance that advanced legal applications require, unobstructed visibility into legal assets, and the ability to scale and evolve as needs change. An intelligent information network includes hardware such as switches and routers, end-to-end management software, and technical assistance services. To minimize network outages, lost data, and service issues, the infrastructure is highly resilient, providing dependable support for critical network applications.

Security—The need to protect proprietary law firm information and confidential client records has always been essential in the legal industry. In addition, loaw firms must minimize unplanned network downtime by designing an infrastructure that is highly resilient, providing dependable support for critical network applications. To accomplish this, law firms need the ability to apply security to every layer of their communications infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive information and proactively keeping hackers out—while protecting the legal staff’s productivity along the way.

Mobility— Attorneys are under escalating pressure to be responsive around the clock, both inside and outside the office. To respond to clients and colleagues quickly and maximize their personal productivity, legal professionals need secure, real-time access to case information and communication tools at work, at home, or on the road. Praxis Computing's mobility solutions, featuring wireless networking and remote access solutions, enable firms to transform their organizations into a virtual environment that lets legal staff stay productive even when they are away from their desks. Organizations can provide secure, real-time access to case information, reference tools, and communication resources for employees who are in client conference rooms, courthouses, on the road, or in the home office. A cohesive wired and wireless network gives administrators the ability to control, manage, and adapt the network to best meet their needs

Network administration—The network is increasingly recognized as a key strategic element of leading law firms, but some organizations have limited technical resources. They need a manageable network that provides robust administrative and troubleshooting tools, yet is easy to deploy, manage, and maintain.

BENEFITS
An adaptable, multiservice network is more than a technology tool—it is a vital strategic asset that enables firms to differentiate themselves with superior service offerings. With networking solutions from Praxis Computing networking solutions, law firms can:

• Improve communication and collaboration to provide more responsive service and increase client satisfaction
• Extend secure access to information, e-mail, and network applications—anywhere, anytime—to increase productivity
• Reduce physical infrastructure costs and improve network availability and scalability
• Enhance confidentiality, security, and resiliency of information at every layer of the network to protect sensitive client data and valuable business assets
• Grow their caseload and client portfolio to increase revenue opportunities and sustain growth
• Increase efficiency, billable time, and profitability by automating or eliminating routine business processes and streamlining workflow
• Reduce travel-related expenses through use of videoconferencing and other Internet-based collaboration tools, especially for larger firms with multiple locations

BUILD THE NETWORK
Our Los Angeles computer consulting staff is ready to assist you in a wide variety of legal information technology related projects. Our proven track record of technology leadership, in-depth understanding of the legal marketplace, and comprehensive array of end-to-end solutions make Praxis Computing your technology consulting partner of choice.

Contact Praxis Computing today to setup a complementary meeting to review your information technologyrequirements.