Most law firms have a business plan that looks several years ahead. They understand where they want their firm to grow, the clients they want to attract and the services they want to develop. Too often however there is no equivalent plan for technology to support that business plan. IT decisions are made only [...]
Law firms invest significant time and money protecting their own systems, data and training that people to ensure their data and their client data is safe. However, one of the biggest cyber security risks often sits outside of the firm. Every supplier you work with has the potential to introduce risk into your business. [...]
Most law firms don't change IT providers because of one catastrophic failure. Normally this happens following a gradual realisation that their technology isn't keeping pace with the needs of the business. Support requests take longer to resolve, problems start to recur, cyber security feels like a sticking plaster and not proactively enforced, and conversations [...]
For many law firms, choosing an IT support provider starts with comparing monthly costs. While keeping overheads under control is important, selecting an IT provider based on price alone can become one of the most expensive decisions a firm can make. Legal practices rely on technology to manage confidential client information, support fee earners, [...]
Technology is now central to the success of every law firm. Whether it is to protect your sensitive client data, support staff working remotely or stay compliant with the Solicitors Regulation Authority's expectations around cyber security, your IT infrastructure needs to be secure, resilient and most importantly, continuously improving. At Pro Drive IT, we [...]
Microsoft Copilot Cowork has arrived – should your business be using it? Microsoft has officially launched Copilot Cowork, a new capability for Copilot that goes beyond answering questions and drafting. In fact it can complete entire pieces of work, take actions and develop tools on your behalf. Unlike Microsoft 365 Copilot, which helps you [...]
We recently caught up with Jamie Hanna, Managing Director at Pixel Global AV. Services we provide to Pixel Global AV: Strategic IT Management and Support A full range of cyber security defences Microsoft 365 cloud management Read on to find out more about Pixel Global AV's biggest challenges, recent successes and future goals — [...]
If your firm already uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) and a managed password approach, you’re ahead of many organisations. However cyber attackers are still stealing passwords and intercepting one time codes. The UK National Cyber Security Centre is explicit that passkeys are the direction of travel and recommends using passkeys wherever they are offered, instead [...]
For financial and professional services firms, data classification is no longer optional. With the growth of artificial intelligence in everyday tools, firms must understand exactly what information they hold, how sensitive it is, and how it should be used. At Pro Drive, we help our clients create a practical and secure approach to data [...]
For professional and financial services firms, information is one of the most valuable and sensitive business assets. However their data is stored if often stored inconsistently across email, shared drives, CRM systems and cloud platforms. Without a clear framework for classifying that data, it becomes challenging to secure, manage, and use it effectively. And [...]
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