Cloud Computing Myths for the Legal Industry

The legal industry has been slow to adopt cloud technology than other industries. The reason for this is due to misconceptions about cloud computing. In this article, we dispel five of the most popular cloud computing myths that lawyers have to face.

Cloud technology allows legal professionals access to their documents and data from anywhere, whether they are at their home, on the go, or in the office. This is particularly crucial for lawyers working on cases in other locations, and for companies with remote employees. Cloud solutions help lawyers address to collaborate on case documents, regardless of where they are.

Cloud-based hosting is used by many popular law-specific applications, including e-discovery, client portals and case management software. This allows solo and small law firms to get access to advanced software applications which they would not be financially able to afford without the assistance of outside development teams.

In addition to cost savings, cloud-based solutions eliminate the need for expensive hardware and physical office space. Instead, a law firm pays on a subscription basis for the storage and application capacity that it needs. This makes it much easier for smaller law firms to manage their IT costs and avoid the risk of investing in technology that is likely to become obsolete.

Additionally, cloud-based technology can be more secure than paper files or local servers. Cloud-based data is encrypted and regularly backed up and therefore are more difficult to hack than local files secured by locks or traditional server systems.