AI for SMEs: The world according to Cascade HR

While artificial intelligence (AI) technology is widely believed to be a game-changer, not least in functions such as HR and payroll, it is usually talked about in a large company context. So to get a perspective on what this software is likely to mean for small-to-medium-sized enterprises, our tech expert Denis Barnard has been talking […]

“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow”, say Legal Workflow

I work from home most of the time, but when I call my lawyer clients they are almost invariably in the office. All that changes when heavy snowfalls made travelling very hazardous. Suddenly, lawyers up and down the country are logging onto their networks from home studies, dining tables and garden sheds. A common theme […]

Converge TS – Don’t be blindsided by these costs during your legal software migration

You might not be surprised to hear that over 66% of IT projects go over budget and more worrisome is the fact that 17% do so, so severely that they threaten the existence of the company. Here are four ways unexpected costs can creep into your migration budget and, more importantly, how to plan for them […]

Quiss Technology help Darlingtons achieve Cyber Essentials Plus

We have been providing managed IT services to Darlingtons Solicitors LLP, for more than a year now and recently supported their ambition to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus compliance. The growing North London based law firm, recognised the importance of demonstrating to their clients and prospects that they understand the need for robust, secure IT infrastructure […]

Converge TS: Using end of life software – what are the risks?

There’s no doubt that technology is a critical component of many businesses functions and operations, and the legal sector’s no exception. Firms of all shapes and sizes increasingly rely on Practice Management (PMS) and Case Management (CMS) software – now mission critical to success. Using tools that empower and enable your teams can often be […]

HBR Consulting report: Law department artificial intelligence report

In the fall of 2017, HBR Consulting (HBR) conducted a series of corporate law department roundtables in cities across the country. The roundtable discussions focused on the results of the annual HBR Law Department Survey, the leading source of benchmarking data for U.S. and global law departments across legal spending, staffing, operations, technology, outside management […]

Quiss Technology: Why outsource your IT support? Part One.

The choice between outsourcing IT support or retaining an in-house IT team is a hard one, with both options offering advantages. The advantages are different however and which one better reflects your ambition and chosen strategy will help you decide which is right for your organisation. And of course, it’s not a straight either/or choice, […]

Free webinar from Cascade HR: HR Software Masterclass

Did you know that having HR software can help businesses of all sizes with GDPR regulations, such as having a central place for holding and controlling employee records, and ensuring that personal information is up to date through employee self-service? Self-service can empower your workforce to manage the tasks that take up so much of […]

Cascade HR – Are you ready for GDPR?

Are you ready for GDPR data regulations? It’s no secret that the General Data Protection Regulation is due to come in to force on the 25th May, replacing the current Data Protection Act 1998. But what will happen if you fail to comply? It’s likely you’ll want to avoid fines of up to €20 million […]

Legal Workflow investigate: Is it time for a meetings Tsar?

One of the things I don’t miss since leaving partnership is the endless round of meetings. Partners’ meetings, department meetings, team meetings, one to one meetings, the list goes on. Were they all necessary? Did they always achieve something? Was action arising from the meetings always agreed? Was that action always taken? Was it always […]