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3 WWW.ILTANET.ORG | ILTA WHITE PAPER OFFICE 365 Introduction ABOUT ILTA Technology solutions for law firms and legal departments get 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. 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 2017. All rights reserved. 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, 1431 Opus Place, Suite 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515. In the last twelve months "Office 365" has appeared in 361 discussions on ILTA's Connected Community, 17 ILTA blog posts and 56 ILTA webinars, podcast, conference recordings and publications. The adoption of Microso's Office 365 continues to increase rapidly across legal and other industries. How can legal technologists manage the push toward Office 365? Whether adopted for the simpler updating process and security or the anytime anyplace access for aorneys this white paper provides recommendations and best practices to utilize Office 365. Our authors considered the different stages of adoption and the different needs of the ILTA membership. We start with an overview of the benefits of Office 365 and then explain the options for syncing with Active Directory. Another author Welcome to the 2017 ILTA Office 365 White Paper Legal-specific learning tools for today's law firms SavvyAcademy Learning Management System • Pay only for users, not for everyone in the firm. • Trackable, reportable data. • Complete control and customization. • Fully loaded with SavvySMART training content. • No annual expense for hardware. "I have never worked with a vendor like Savvy. I feel like they are an extension of me." "I believe in Savvy: its people, its content and its approach are top notch." Savvy Training & Consulting The Legal Industry's First Choice for Training With award-winning products, heralded customer service, and cutting-edge learning content, Savvy Training & Consulting helps law firms solve their most pressing training challenges. Contact Us Today! Call 303.800.5408 or email info@savvytraining.com www.savvytraining.com B e s t S e r v i c e s S o l u t i o n SavvySMART Learning Content Library SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING Document Management System TRAINING on-demand virtual help desk support Public & Private Webinar Trainings OFFICE 2016 ROLLOUT TRAINING On-Site Training for Micro and Macro Projects discusses the benefits of using Office 365 to mitigate risk associated with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Beyond deployment, information governance and security, our authors shared recommendations for increasing efficiency with proof- reading add-ins, Office 365 compatibility with third-party solutions, and using Office 365 as a document management system. We hope you find answers and the right solutions for your organization in this white paper. Know that your ILTA peers are here to support you along the way. We thank the many contributors who provided valuable instruction on the many possibilities with Office 365 explored in this white paper. Tell a peer about ILTA!