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Group Collaboration Software, assisting law firms like never before

13th August 2010
By TWMQ1 in Legal
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The highly efficient software Groupware is making it easier for lawyers to run their businesses smoothly. This latest addition to technology, allows users to collaborate together online. Group members could be located in different areas (around the world, across the city, within an office building) yet still work on the same document, brainstorming ideas together. Co-workers have the option to share things such as; a work journal. Sharing a work journal allows users to know where and what their co-workers are doing. They can also monitor what everyone is doing, so users know what needs to be done and what has been accomplished already. Scheduling systems, contact lists, bulletin boards and many other things can also be shared. Another luxury groupware contains is that everything is stored online. If computers crash, the data can be restored quickly; since it was not stored on a computer, but online.





Lawyers are always on the move. Consistently travelling amongst different locations to meet clients, gather evidence and appear in court. Groupware allows legal firms to stay in touch with each other constantly. Below are some of the latest developments that Groupware offers, that can help law firms succeed in today's fast paced society.






Have you ever thought working with your partners would be so much easier, if you had access to each other's emails? You could instantly access it and review client information and uploads. Well Groupware offers a web-based team email system that allows firm members to access from even remote locations. Staying up-to-date has never been so easy.





Is incompatible work scheduling creating a problem at your firm? Don't let it anymore. Groupware has many calendar, document and address book sharing options that make clashing schedules a thing of the past.





Groupware software also offers cutting-edge project management software. This software was constructed to assist members in managing their project, all correlating documents and address books without having to attend boring meetings. The information is at their hands with a click of a mouse.



Group members can upload and construct a document allowing others to work on it as well. They just have to select what members they want to help them and grant them permission. Editing documents have never been so easy!






Programs like Groupware that allow team members to connect with each other constantly; are becoming increasingly popular, within law firms. It saves time and allows teams to work more closely and productively.





Alan Wigglesworth has written various articles regarding Groupware and online collaboration software for the law industry. To know more about Groupware Software read the article what is Groupware.
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