BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | Law

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR
Law
4G LTE: THE NEXTGENERATION VERIZON
WIRELESS NETWORK
FOR LAW
A wireless revolution is underway
that promises to transform how
your business operates. Called
4G LTE, it’s the next-generation
mobile broadband network
available from Verizon Wireless.
Things you once used wires and
cables and landlines to do, you
can do wirelessly on the fastest
4G network in America.
Verizon 4G LTE will support
download and upload rates up
WHAT COULD YOU DO WITH WIRELESS?
Lawyers need accurate information to be effective in their profession, and often they
need it fast even when they are away from the office. When an unreliable communication
system could result in lost earnings or reputation, a law firm must have a network it can
rely on. This brochure presents examples of products and solutions that address the
challenges faced by legal firms, from giving attorneys remote access to critical files and
systems to simplifying billing to increasing responsiveness with mobile office
capabilities. All on America’s largest high-speed wireless network.
Mobile Broadband
Connect directly to your network using a mobile VPN solution from NetMotion Wireless
and Verizon Wireless.
Applications and Content
Reduce paperwork and manage business while traveling with the Legal55 mobile billing
application and Cortado™ Corporate Server software.
to 10 times faster than our
Voice and Messaging
existing 3G technology, giving
Keep in touch with clients and office-based support staff with the Visual Voice Mail
your business a superior
application, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® program and BigHand digital
wireless experience. With it,
dictation software.
you can access data-intensive
applications, stream live video
right from your mobile devices
and more, which can change
the way you communicate
and collaborate.
Welcome to the most
advanced 4G network
in America.
Mobile Office
Create your own secure, mobile Wi-Fi network with routers from CradlePoint powered
by the Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband network.
Business Continuity
Maintain enterprise-wide communications during emergencies with Onset Technology’s
METAmessage® Emergency Communications service, and track text messages with SMS
and PIN messaging archiving from GWAVA.
These are just some of the ways we can help you stay connected and achieve your
business goals. Contact a Verizon Wireless business specialist today to find out more.
Every organization can benefit from smart alliances, and that’s why we’ve teamed with
leading solution providers to promote innovative solutions for your specific needs. Our
Business Solution Alliance (BSA) program offers a wealth of valuable, time-saving,
secure applications and services that connect over the Verizon Wireless network.
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GIVE YOUR STAFF
REMOTE ACCESS TO
DATA AND SYSTEMS.
Mobile Broadband
CHALLENGE
Your large law firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, requiring numerous face-toface negotiations. As a result, your lawyers are not always easily accessible. Because
delayed responses to client requests can lead to lost revenues, you want to provide
remote access to critical information and enable lawyers to quickly and easily delegate
tasks to support staff.
SOLUTION
++ Provide lawyers with notebooks and Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In for
reliable email and Internet access.
++ Deploy the NetMotion Wireless Mobility XE™ VPN solution and the Verizon Wireless
Private Network service for a secure, direct connection to the firm’s network.
++ Use BigHand digital dictation to record, edit and send dictation or verbal instructions
to office-based assistants.
RESULTS
++ With Mobile Broadband Built-In, your lawyers can stay in touch with clients and
coworkers and respond to inquiries more quickly, improving client satisfaction.
++ The VPN solution provides a secure remote connection to the important documents
they need.
++ Lawyers can send prioritized tasks to assistants and monitor progress in real time.
++ More gets done with easy mobile access to office-based systems and clear, reliable
communication with support staff.
AUTOMATE TIMECONSUMING BUSINESS
PROCESSES.
Applications and Content
CHALLENGE
Your firm’s attorneys spend much of their time away from the office in client meetings,
appearing in court and researching. You’d like a mobile solution that will not only keep
them connected to the office, but also mobilize and automate time-consuming manual
processes such as capturing billable time and completing expense reports.
SOLUTION
++ Add service on the Verizon Wireless network for connectivity to back-end systems
and more.
++ Download business and productivity applications from the Verizon Media Store for
use on attorneys’ smartphones, such as VZ Navigator,® Visual Voice Mail and iDatebook.
++ Deploy the Legal55 application to automatically capture and report billable hours
associated with wireless calls, emails and other activities.
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++ Implement the Cortado Corporate Server solution for mobile office applications,
report generation and printing services.
++ Use BigHand digital dictation to speed up document production and contract
turnaround time.
RESULTS
++ Connectivity over the Verizon Wireless network gives your attorneys reliable mobile
access to back-end systems, as well as to clients and coworkers.
++ Mobile productivity applications let them schedule their time, plan travel routes and
more while out of the office, so they stay productive.
++ Attorneys can complete expense reports and automatically track billable time
using their smartphones, so they’re capturing more billable hours and keeping
accurate records.
++ The Legal55 application is a simple solution that records all of your billable activities
and helps generate more accurate invoices.
++ Attorneys can access, edit and print legal documents; create and generate reports;
and manage files while mobile, reducing time-wasting trips to the office.
++ Faster document turnaround time makes for better client service.
MANAGE IMPORTANT
MESSAGES AND
SCHEDULE CHANGES
WHILE ON THE GO.
Voice and Messaging
CHALLENGE
Lawyers for your defense firm spend much of their day in client meetings and court, so
when they receive voice messages from colleagues and clients they can’t always respond
immediately. That makes it hard to keep up with schedule changes and other
developments. You need a system that allows your lawyers to view and prioritize
incoming messages and keep on top of changing schedules.
SOLUTION
++ Use smartphones with voice, email and data service on the Verizon Wireless network.
++ Download the Visual Voice Mail application from the Verizon Media Store to allow
lawyers to view, listen to and delete messages, regardless of delivery order.
++ Install Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to synchronize lawyers’ mobile device calendar
and email systems with their desktop systems.
++ Deploy BigHand Enterprise Edition digital dictation software to let lawyers record,
edit and send dictation or instructions to office-based staff.
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RESULTS
++ Wireless voice, email and data services let your lawyers manage messages and other
communications from colleagues and clients on the go.
++ Visual Voice Mail lets them listen to voice messages in the order they choose so they
can better prioritize their time.
++ ActiveSync automatically syncs smartphone calendars to desktop calendars, keeping
your lawyers up to date on meeting times and court appearances.
++ BigHand digital dictation software lets lawyers quickly and easily record thoughts or
convert voice to text.
DEPLOY SATELLITE
OFFICES WHERE
YOU NEED THEM.
Mobile Office
CHALLENGE
Your litigation firm needs to dispatch a team to a rural area to manage an environmental
case. The team needs access to the Internet and back-end systems, but the site offers
limited wireline networking options.
SOLUTION
++ Connect to the Verizon Wireless network for reliable voice and data service when and
where it’s needed.
++ Deploy a CradlePoint® MBR1200 mobile broadband wireless router to create a secure
Wi-Fi network wherever it’s needed, in just minutes.
RESULTS
++ The CradlePoint MBR1200 router provides your litigation team with secure Wi-Fi
access while onsite.
++ Team members can quickly set up and deploy the network without IT assistance.
++ The MBR1200 wireless router can connect up to 64 devices and includes built-in
security measures such as VPN, a firewall and encryption to help minimize
potential breaches.
++ Reliable connection to the Internet and back-end systems provides your lawyers with
the information they need to work the case.
KEEP SERVICE AND
COMMUNICATIONS
FLOWING, EVEN
DURING OUTAGES.
Business Continuity
CHALLENGE
Your law firm has offices located across the country. In the event of a business
disruption or other unexpected events, you need to maintain business continuity and
communications between headquarters and your regional offices.
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SOLUTION
+ Implement Onset Technology’s METAmessage Emergency Communications
application for smartphones, which enables communication, billing and productivity
even when your infrastructure is down.
+ Install Retain for BlackBerry® Enterprise Servers from GWAVA to seamlessly archive
BlackBerry Messenger and PIN messages phone usage data.
+ Deploy wireless routers and Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband service as a back-up
or failover option during a network outage.
RESULTS
+ Wireless routers and Mobile Broadband Router service allow your firm to continue
operations even when wireline network infrastructures fail.
+ The METAmessage Emergency Communications application provides a redundant
path to support your firm’s messaging infrastructure, allowing employees to maintain
communications and access documents directly on user handhelds when email and
voice fail.
+ METAmessage users can blast urgent messages to individuals, groups or the
entire organization.
+ Retain from GWAVA ensures SMS and PIN messages are stored and archived to meet
your firm’s e-discovery protocols and best practices.
+ Continued communications, even during network failures, increases client confidence
in your firm.
For more information about industry solutions, visit
verizonwireless.com/law.
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