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Taylor Vinters selects Netbox Blue as firewalll, content checker, URL blocker and Social Media monitoring solution
16 December 2011
Cambridge based law firm, Taylor Vinters, have selected Netbox Blue from Nikec Solutions as their firewall, content checker, URL blocker and social media monitoring solution. Taylor Vinters IT Director, Steve Sumner commented: “Like a number of firms we had pondered the question of how to manage the social media phenomenon and in the absence of an off-the-shelf solution had put in force a blanket ban on its use within the firm.
Pannone boosts efficiency with Document Management in SharePoint 2010
15 December 2011
Manchester solicitors Pannone have announced the release of their new Sharepoint 2010-based Document Management System (DMS). The system is currently being rolled out, together with Office 2010 and Windows 7, initially to the firm’s 100-strong Commercial Services Division in a complete desktop software refresh for the firm’s users.
DPS Implement Outlook Office eConveyancer Integration
15 December 2011
DPS Software have completed the integration of their market-leading Outlook Office case management system with eConveyancer, the web-based conveyancing and case-tracking service. eConveyancer is an award-winning IT system which allows lenders, intermediaries, and individual clients to obtain quotes and instruct solicitors online, and then track the progress of their case 24/7.
Leading insurer and UK's largest friendly society, LV=, implements Proclaim for in-house legal team
14 December 2011
The UK's largest friendly society has implemented Eclipse's Proclaim Case Management Software system for its in-house legal and secretariat team. LV= provides insurance, investments and retirement products to over five million customers. Ongoing business expansion within LV= has led to a significant increase in the scope and volume of legal work and services provided by the in-house team.
LEGALOffice launch new suite of cloud products
13 December 2011
Peapod LEGALOffice have developed 3 innovative new cloud based solutions for the high street solicitor. MyCase is based around client communication where the fee earner can share documents with the client, post updates and diarise appointments.
Solicitors Own Software boosts head count to support managed growth strategy
13 December 2011
Solicitors Own Software (SOS), one of the UK’s leading legal software companies, continues to grow and, as part of a managed growth strategy, has announced four more new recruits. New hires Chris Beck and Jennifer Smith strengthen frontline support and the outsourced legal cashiering services respectively and there have also been additions to the testing team and administration staff.
Sheffield Solicitors get cutting edge with switch to e-know.net
13 December 2011
Managed services provider e-know.net has announced details of another substantial win in the legal sector. It has been appointed by Howells Solicitors, one of Yorkshire’s best-known law firms, to deliver its Managed Desktop solution to 200 users across the firm’s offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Hull and Leicester.
Elite Adds Kestrel Business Solutions as Latest Services Partner
12 December 2011
Experienced Consultants Add Value to Enterprise and 3E Client Implementations
Elite, a Thomson Reuters business, announced that it has partnered with Kestrel Business Solutions, an exclusive technology and solutions consultancy to law firms based in the UK, to increase Elite’s services capabilities. As a Services Partner, Kestrel offers experienced consultants to assist Elite clients in streamlining their day to day practice management and operational needs.
Hodge Jones & Allen LLP £¼ million investment in Eclipse's Proclaim Practice Management solution
09 December 2011
London law firm, Hodge Jones & Allen LLP, is implementing Eclipse's Proclaim Practice Management Software system in a deal valued at £¼ million. Hodge Jones & Allen provides a full portfolio of legal services for clients nationwide. The practice has a long-standing and enviable reputation for cutting-edge legal actions, including representing victims of the King’s Cross fire (1987) and the Marchioness ferry disaster (1989).
Redbrick Solutions Mark 10th Anniversary with Amazing Offer
07 December 2011
Redbrick Solutions have announced that to celebrate their 10th anniversary this month they are offering 10 new clients their market leading case and practice management solutions for just £10! The company have grown rapidly since their inception 10 years ago when they started off with just one product – ConveyanceLink; to now offer full practice, case and financial management solutions meeting the whole of the modern law firms needs.
