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The "Right" Reasons To Utilize the Cloud
Description:
In this virtual roundtable, we'll hold an open discussion on what the "right" reasons to join the cloud are and ask for your contributions to the conversation on topics that may include:
- Current presence in the cloud
- Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service and Desktop as a Service
- Benefits of the cloud and its infrastructure
- What are you doing for the people, process or technology? What are the cost differentials?
- Industry shift in licensing
- Security certifications for firms
The success of this discussion will rely heavily upon your input, so please come prepared to participate and share your thoughts, ideas and challenges.
Panel:
David Alberico, the Network Architect at Stinson Leonard Street, provides network services and support to the firm, including networking, phone, voice and video services, virtualization and security operations. Previously, he oversaw all aspects of IT infrastructure at Lathrop & Gage LLP. David has architected and managed active/active data centers and an aggressive DR/BC strategy, and his latest accomplishment is the architecture and construction of one of the first SD-WAN deployments in the Am Law 200, enhancing value and ensuring uptime while making cloud technologies possible in the larger law firm. David served on ILTA's conference committee in 2015 and 2016.
Jeffrey Brandt is the Chief Information Officer at the law firm of Jackson Kelly PLLC and has over 30 years of experience in the field of legal automation. Jeffrey is also editor of the popular PinHawk Law Technology Daily Digest, a respected thought leader in the legal technology community and a frequent educational speaker at industry conferences.
John Jelderks from Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum and Nagelberg has been with the firm for 25 years, and in the legal technology field for 30. He is responsible for providing technology solutions that advance the business objectives of the firm, including practice support, disaster recovery, security, litigation support, ediscovery and facilities.
David Schrag is the entire IT department for Faber, a 40-person transactional law firm spread across eight states and two continents. He has transitioned the firm from a Desktop-as-a-Service provider to a managed cloud environment, including an active directory / file / application server collection at Rackspace and Office 365 for email, SharePoint and Office desktop software. David is also responsible for application support, end-user support, network security, training, strategic planning, budgeting, vendor management and more.
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