Where is my data stored?
For law firms, your clients’ information is your responsibility. Therefore, when clients’ information is outsourced to an IT firm, the number one question every law firm should ask the IT firm is: “Where is my data stored?” If it is in New Zealand, that’s great. Your data security will be governed and protected by our […]
The Smart way to send your files
We have all been there, close to throwing our cup of coffee across the room in sheer frustration while attempting to share large files under a tight timeline, only to have the email message bounce back. If you find yourself working with large files on a regular basis chances are you have experienced this exasperation, […]
Smart Lawyers and Smart Watches: Building the case for wearable tech
As new technology develops it seems to slip past the legal profession in New Zealand, but something we think lawyers and other professionals should take a serious look into is the use of wearable technology, specifically smart watches and see how they can add value to you personally and your firm. Smart watches are an […]
I wouldn’t plug that USB in if I were you!
By Nick Phillips, Operations Manager You’re leaving work and see a USB drive someone’s dropped in the elevator. It looks like the same one you have at home that you bought form JB-HiFi. Do you A. plug it in to track down the owner (or out of curiosity), B. hand it in as a lost […]
Where your data is stored could impact your clients’ privacy
This year Resolve exhibited at the LawTechNZ conference. We spoke to nearly every decision maker there that didn’t yet have their data in the cloud. Their main concerns with the cloud were security and hidden costs, but the other that should be top of mind when making a decision about the cloud is “where is […]
Our national response to cyber-crime is top-heavy
Cyber-crime continues to become more complex and prevalent, so the New Zealand government and a small number (two) of non-profit organisations have responded with various policies, initiatives and advice. Largely the government organisations and initiatives are focused on keeping our government agencies and infrastructure safe from threats and breaches, which keeps us safe, and the […]
Data destruction in 32 seconds – my 6 top tips for data backup
Backing up your data is one of the most important things you can do every single day in your business. If you know your backups are being carried out properly then this blog post isn’t for you. But if you’re not sure how your backups are managed, or if they work, then imagine for minute […]
Crypto-Locker: What to expect
There are two types of businesses, those that have been a victim of a cyber-attack and those that will be – it’s difficult to escape. It is largely due to cyber-criminals finding new ways to by-pass mail filters, which increases the chance of getting their malicious email in front of you. They’re also getting much […]
A great cloud service needs a great internet connection [guest post]
Guest post by Brendan Ritchie Following on from Simon’s blog on the cost of moving your firm to the cloud, I am going to cover how recent changes in the telecommunications landscape have impacted the pricing model, while at the same time reducing cloud service downtime. “Cloud” generally means that something is housed in a […]
Developing an IT strategy [Part 3] – make it work with your business objectives
In Part 1 of this three part series ‘Developing an IT strategy’ we talked about the benefits of having an IT strategy and why aligning it with your business development plan is an important step. In Part 2 we discussed how to get started and getting it right the first time round. In the final of this […]