We've certainly now passed the initial novelty of the cloud. At Chalkline, our team have been doing cloud migrations for well over 10 years. Most companies we speak to now have their email in the cloud, typically using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. We do see a...
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Outsourcing IT Support – Co-Managed vs Fully Managed
Outsourcing IT support has become a popular choice for businesses looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and access specialised expertise. Whether you're a small start-up or a larger enterprise, outsourcing IT support can offer several benefits: Cost Savings:...
Tips & Top 10 prompts using Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot was recently released for SMB customers. To recap, it is Microsoft's AI-powered add-on to Microsoft 365 that helps users work more efficiently. For example, it can summarise important documents, catch up on communications, generate drafts of...
What is multi-cloud? And how does it differ from hybrid?
The door to the cloud and all its operational efficiency is well and truly open for business. However, with numerous cloud platforms available, it can be difficult for your firm to find a single provider that offers everything you need. A multi-cloud strategy is one...
How Cloud Computing Gives Your Law Firm a Competitive Edge
Cloud computing is no longer a ‘nice to have’ option for law firms: it’s an important resource and a crucial element of your operation. The benefits of cloud computing go beyond mere cost saving. It facilitates collaboration, communication and innovation. Numerous...
Should my law firm use the Azure UK data centres?
On 7th September 2016, Microsoft was officially the first global public cloud provider to offer a complete and trusted cloud solution from data centres in the UK. This was big news at the time, and immediately saw the adoption of these services by the likes of The...
5 compelling cloud computing advantages for law firms
Cloud computing is everywhere, and it's a trend that's here to stay. Even when it comes to law firms - a notoriously cautious sector - it's promising to see that out of the 31 percent of lawyers that use cloud-computing services, nearly 80 percent say they'll continue...
The legal industry’s complete hybrid cloud guide
An impressive 96 percent of business now use the cloud. But, choosing between on-prem, private, public, and hybrid solutions isn’t always a straightforward decision. For law firms, however, it’s an important decision to explore. That’s because many are...
4 signs your law firm has outgrown its IT infrastructure
Does your IT infrastructure match the ambitions of your law firm? Many law practices still rely on a network of on-premise systems, such as case management systems and billing software, to keep their firm afloat. However, although on-premise IT infrastructures are...