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LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com Introduction Cloud Computing provides us a means by which we can access the applications as utilities over the Internet. It allows us to create, configure and customize applications online. With Cloud Computing users can access database resources via the Internet form anywhere for as long as they need without worrying about any maintenance or management of actual resources. LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com What is the Cloud? The term Cloud refers to a Network or Internet. In other words, we can say that Cloud is something which is present at a remote location. The Cloud can provide services over a network, i.e., on public networks or private networks, like a WAN, LAN or VPN. Applications such as email, web conferencing, customer relationship management (CRM) all run in the cloud. Today, in the legal space users have a wide choice of Cloud applications specifically tailored to managing legal services. LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

What is Cloud Computing? Cloud Computing refers to manipulating, configuring, and accessing the applications online. It offers online data storage, infrastructure and applications. Cloud computing is both a combination of software and hardware based computing resources delivered as a network service.. LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

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LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com Basic Concepts There are certain services and models working behind the scenes making cloud computing feasible and accessible to end users. Following are the working models for cloud computing: Deployment Models Service Models LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com Deployment Models Deployment models define the types of access to the cloud, i.e., how the cloud is accessed. These models include: LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com Service Models Service models are the reference models on which Cloud Computing is based. These can be Categorized into three basic service models: LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

Software as a Service (SaaS) In the legal space this is the service model that we are most interested in. The SaaS model allows the use of software applications as a service to end users. SaaS is a software delivery methodology that provides licensed multi-tenant access to software and its functions remotely in a web-abased service. - Usually billed based on usage - Usually multi-tenant environment - Highly scalable architecture* LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

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10 Reasons to Move to Cloud Cost savings. Scalability. Mobility. Collaboration. Security. Quality control. Disaster recovery. Automatic software updates. Competitive edge. Sustainability. LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com

LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com Summary Cloud computing offers your business many benefits. It allows you to set up what is essentially a virtual office to give you the flexibility of connecting to your business anywhere, any time. With the growing number of web-enabled devices used in today's business environment (e.g. smartphones, tablets), access to your data is even easier. There are many benefits to moving your business to the cloud and we can help with that transition. For more information about moving to the Cloud and migrating from your legacy practice management tools, contact us. Our team helps clients understand and navigate the plethora of choices available and would be happy to suggest several best-in-class options for you and your firm. LegalRun Solutions info@legalrunsolutions.com LegalRun Solutions - info@legalrunsolutions.com