Most tools and systems law firms and law departments use to manage their information were developed
before the arrival of smartphones and tablets, with their promise of ubiquitous and instantaneous access to
information. Although providing access to enterprise content using tools such as terminal services, Citrix, and VPN
connections is well-established, providing access from mobile devices continues to evolve and requires a different
analytical and technical approach. Developing your mobile strategy is further complicated by the multiple enterprise
content repositories to which you need to provide access, as well as the attendant diffusion of responsibility and
control of those systems. Despite these challenges, you can develop a coherent mobility strategy and avoid an
About the Author
Paul C. Wittekind, Director of Information Technology Services at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.,
oversees all strategic and tactical aspects of Porzio's technology platforms. Paul coordinates the
firm's ongoing efforts to strengthen its external client relationships through improved technological
integration. His current internal initiatives include developing effective enterprise content management
and mobility solutions within the context of a midsize firm. Paul is the Vice President of ILTA's
Enterprise Content Management Peer Group. Contact him at pcwittekind@pbnlaw.com.
10 Steps to an Effective Mobile
Enterprise Content Strategy
