by Jens St
Developing, managing and auditing proactive policies for cloud computing
Jason Ray, InsideCounsel
Companies are quick to incorporate cloud computing into their business functions, and with all the benefits the cloud offers, it’s easy to understand why. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, like Salesforce.com, allow employees to conduct their work more efficiently and at a reduced cost to the company. Meanwhile, personal cloud-computing networks, such as LinkedIn, have become important marketing and recruiting tools. (
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Google Drive Released. Time to Move to the Cloud?
Sam Glover, Lawyerist.com
Yesterday, Google finally announced Google Drive, a Dropbox-like expansion of Google Docs. Google Drive allows you to sync your files between multiple Windows, Mac, and Android devices, and an iOS app is coming soon. So does Google Drive herald the beginning of the end of desktop computing? Possibly. But at the moment, it’s just a promising alternative to Dropbox, iCloud, SkyDrive, and similar services. Here’s an overview of Google Drive — and its warts. (see the post)
New paper examines legal iPad adoption and associated risks
Study also offers 5 tips for minimizing risks with mobile workflows
Alex Vorro, InsideCounsel
Microsystems, a suburban Chicago-based solutions provider, yesterday released a paper, “Legal iPad Adoption and the Associated Risks,” which details the risks associated with mobile device integration that may affect client service and expose organizations to unwanted content loss, document corruption and metadata disclosure. (read the article)
In the cloud, your data can get caught up in legal actions
Legitimate users of Megaupload’s service have learned this lesson the hard way
Thomas J. Trappler, CIO.com
With Megaupload essentially shut down, legitimate users couldn’t retrieve their data directly as in the past. The government wouldn’t release any data while it temporarily had custody of it to gather evidence, and when it was finished with that, it didn’t want responsibility for sorting and returning data. Instead, it directed legitimate users to the two infrastructure-as-a-service providers used by Megaupload. The IaaS providers claimed that they had provided only raw infrastructure and never had access to customer data, and so they pointed customers full circle back to Megaupload. (read the article)
HotDocs Corporation Surpasses the 1-Million User Mark
Legal IT Professionals
HotDocs Corporation today announced that it currently has over 1 million users and is doing business in 29 different countries, including the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore. The million-user milestone was achieved late last year as a flurry of large deals was finalized. (read the post)
From the Experts: Cloud Computing’s Hidden Export Regulation Risks
How to avoid violating U.S. trade controls when storing data in the cloud.
Chad Breckinridge, CorporateCounsel
Thousands of Americans export data overseas every day without U.S. government authorizations and don’t even know it. How? By using cloud-computing services, ranging from personal services like Gmail to large-scale enterprise data storage solutions. While cloud-based services have become a valuable tool for improving efficiency, outdated government regulation leaves cloud users exposed. (read the article)
Clearing Away Cloud Computing Confusion: How Cloud Computing Can Benefit Your Legal Department
Alex Vorro, From the November 2011 issue of InsideCounsel Magazine
What do you really know about the cloud? Sure, your IT department probably knows plenty, but what do you really know? While many corporate legal professionals may think they have a firm grasp on the nebulous topic of cloud computing, perhaps they don’t fully comprehend as many of the wisps and details as they may think. (read the article)
