initiative – then proceed ,” he says . “ But , if you can be effective without having to apply new technology , and you can accomplish a very quick resolution with existing technology or people that will stay in place and continue to serve its purpose , then take that route .”
When implementing new technologies firms such as JWS need to consider the following areas :
• Is the technology easily implemented and rolled out to the end users ( be they lawyers or other employees in the organisation )? Are the costs associated with the new technology , including in relation to its purchase , the training required to use it and the costs of the inevitable disruption caused by most changes in workflow going to deliver an appropriate level of return once the technology is used in the business ?
• What impact , if any , might new technology have in relation to the security of our client ’ s information and the integrity of our systems ? To the extent that new vulnerabilities might arise , what steps can we take to remedy or mitigate these risks ?
• Can the new technology be widely
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