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Chapter 3 - Networking and Group Computing

Portals

A portal is a single browser based point of entry to all of its knowledge assets. It is a web based front end to internal and external information that is classified according to the individual or firm’s needs. A portal brings together information from structured law firm databases, other information sources, and unstructured sources such as the WWW. They also sort the information. Many portals are powered by software that automatically analyzes and classifies information. It builds relationships between terms. They generally overlap knowledge management technologies, such as document management data mining and groupware. Sophisticated portals provide users with lists of information and services, offer transactions on-line, allow users to jump from one service to another without re-authentication, draw data from data information houses, and customize information to users concerning viewing and use of the information.

Your own personal portal.
Bank balance, cellular phone bill, frequent flier miles, e-mail, and latest news in topics of interest all summarized and accessible through a single password. Over 1000 sources in 25 categories. Offers a glimpse of personalization and the power of net-based services to provide instant access to personal information tailored to your needs and wants. Yodlee (www.yodlee.com).

A portal promises to bring together law practice intelligence, law document classification, text analysis, practice area collaboration, management information, other links and services, and the firm’s Intranet and Extranets. Some products to consider:

Some portals to check out:

 

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