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About ILTA Providing technology solutions to law firms and legal departments gets more complex every day. Connecting with your peers to exchange ideas with those who have "been there done that" has never been more valuable. For over three decades, the International Legal Technology Association has led the way in sharing knowledge and experience for those faced with challenges in their firms and legal departments. ILTA members include firms of all sizes and all areas of practice, all sharing a common need to have access to the latest information about products and support services that impact the legal profession. A Statement of Purpose ILTA is the premier peer networking organization, providing information to members to maximize the value of technology in support of the legal profession. Disclaimer This report is designed for use as a general guide and is not intended to serve as a recommendation or to replace the advice of experienced professionals. If expert assistance is desired, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Neither ILTA nor any author or contributor shall have liability for any person's reliance on the content of or any errors or omissions in this publication. Copyright Notice Copyright © ILTA 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this report may be reproduced in any manner or medium whatsoever without the prior written permission of ILTA. Published by ILTA c/o Editor, 9701 Brodie Lane, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78748. s technologists we have to accept that consumers are driving the adoption of technology in the enterprise. Consumers are demanding the integration of their personal devices with their corporate environment. This fact is driven by the average consumer's voracious need for both social and work information to be available anywhere, anytime and via high-speed connections. In this white paper, our knowledgeable authors discuss the various ways to build and manage the expenses of the wired and wireless infrastructures required to support these needs. They also discuss choosing a mobile platform and enterprise applications available for collaboration (which all have roots in the consumer social media space). A common theme prevalent in this white paper is the need to make technology as invisible as possible — it should be easy to use by mirroring the functionality of consumer platforms, and it should always be available. Achieving these goals, while at the same time protecting client and firm data, will be the ongoing challenge. I'd like to extend a special thanks to all the authors and their respective firms and companies for their time and for sharing their wisdom. Dean Leung Vice President of ILTA's Communications Technologies Peer Group illustration by thomas boucher, all rights reserved 4 ILTA White Paper