Earlier this month, the Solicitors Regulation Authority released an interesting whitepaper discussing
the risks law firms should consider when choosing to move to cloud
technologies. The whitepaper details the compliance and legal issues
that firms must take into account when adopting a cloud computing
system, in order to keep in line with SRA guidelines.
The paper outlines what law firms can gain from using cloud computing,
but also the vital things to consider when choosing a cloud provider.
For example, the paper explains that cloud computing can improve data
security within a firm, but firms must be careful that the cloud provider they choose is accredited with the security standard ISO 27001.
The SRA’s paper also briefly explains the reasons why law firms use cloud technologies, and what benefits they gain from doing so, such as lower cost provisions, mobile access and ease of maintenance. We wrote about this back in May 2010, when cloud computing was just starting to become mainstream in businesses read more at Highq.com
The SRA’s paper also briefly explains the reasons why law firms use cloud technologies, and what benefits they gain from doing so, such as lower cost provisions, mobile access and ease of maintenance. We wrote about this back in May 2010, when cloud computing was just starting to become mainstream in businesses read more at Highq.com
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