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Boots on the ground: AI and Blockchain at the Best Design Awards
Artificial Intelligence

Boots on the ground: AI and Blockchain at the Best Design Awards

'Best Design Awards' lauds tech-influenced journalism; winners use AI & blockchain to expose obscured global truths.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023

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Litera acquires FileTrail to enhance information governance
Software-as-a-Service

Litera acquires FileTrail to enhance information governance

In response to growing cybersecurity threats in the legal sector, Litera has acquired FileTrail to boost its information governance and records management expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms
Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism
Generative AI

Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism

Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Litera launches Foundation Dragon, a cutting-edge GenAI deal term database
Generative AI

Litera launches Foundation Dragon, a cutting-edge GenAI deal term database

Litera's generative AI, Foundation Dragon, improves legal deal term processing by giving instant access to past transaction data, enabling law firms to negotiate from a position of strength.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
VXT's new AI platform revolutionises communication for law firms
Unified Communications

VXT's new AI platform revolutionises communication for law firms

VXT, a rising legal-tech start-up, has launched a pioneering AI-driven communications platform that syncs with practice management software.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
k-ID unveils global gaming safety platform for age-appropriate app dev
Gaming

k-ID unveils global gaming safety platform for age-appropriate app dev

Tech firm k-ID introduces revolutionary platform to ensure global gaming safety compliance and providing age-appropriate experiences for young gamers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
NetDocuments reports growth in Asia Pacific legal sector
Data Analytics

NetDocuments reports growth in Asia Pacific legal sector

NetDocuments, a cloud-based content management system for law firms, has reported significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Generative AI's future in law hinges on trustworthy knowledge repositories
Data Protection

Generative AI's future in law hinges on trustworthy knowledge repositories

The future of generative AI in the legal sector depends on the creation of reliable knowledge repositories, says Lexsoft Systems CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
The significance of the client portal for creating a dynamic legal firm
Digital Transformation

The significance of the client portal for creating a dynamic legal firm

Legal firms are increasingly turning towards client portals as a powerful tool to streamline their operations and enhance client interactions.

By Stephen Butler • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
Elite appoints Lindsey Moorley as CFO in the Midst of Growth Strategy
Partner Programmes

Elite appoints Lindsey Moorley as CFO in the Midst of Growth Strategy

Financial management company Elite announces Lindsey Moorley as CFO as part of a growth strategy following new acquisitions and independence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

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Red Rain unveils major updates to RedView CRM for law firms
Customer Relationship Management

Red Rain unveils major updates to RedView CRM for law firms

Red Rain's RedView CRM gets a major upgrade, offering new features to boost efficiency and insights for law firms. CEO Stephen Butler highlights unparalleled value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
LexisNexis Australia unveils rapid generative AI for legal sector
Data Privacy

LexisNexis Australia unveils rapid generative AI for legal sector

LexisNexis Australia debuts Lexis+AI, the fastest generative AI for legal research, promising secure, reliable, and rapid results for legal professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
LawCPD unveils first AI-powered learning feature for legal studies
Artificial Intelligence

LawCPD unveils first AI-powered learning feature for legal studies

LawCPD pioneers the global legal education scene with the introduction of its AI-Powered Learning Feature, the first AI tool revolutionising professional development for lawyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Lexsoft debuts cloud-enabled version of knowledge management system
Software-as-a-Service

Lexsoft debuts cloud-enabled version of knowledge management system

Lexsoft unleashes Lexsoft T3, a cloud-based version of their knowledge management system, integrating with iManage Insight+.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023