Not exact matches
BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption
technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform
vendors and service platform
vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's
practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption
technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform
vendors and service platform
vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's
practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
As we rely more and more on
technology and software applications to automate work processes and provide functionality to meet our clients» requirements, one consideration we need to make is that we perform due diligence on those software applications and the software
vendors, developing them to ensure they are following best
practice.
The honourable mentions are random capitalized terms, acronyms / short forms with no description (w.r.t.), statements of work that are replete with the
vendor's marketing blather (i.e., «we are a group of highly skilled professionals who pride ourselves in successfully delivering complex projects with multiple
technologies») and SOWs that reference past dates (I like science fiction as much as anyone else, but time travel is still not an accepted
practice).
This is changing as there are more
vendors offering AI - based tools and services across many areas of
practice and, thanks to competition and better
technology, the prices for these tools and services are coming down.
With the initial draft 2011 standards published, ILTSO will now begin accepting feedback from
vendors,
practicing attorneys, state bars and other stakeholders in legal
technology standards.
What questions do you have for
vendors of legal research,
practice management and other
technologies and services?
If you are in a law firm, inhouse department, or other law
practice (no consultants or
vendors please) that has done something innovative — whether with
technology, knowledge management or otherwise — please take a moment to review the InnovAction web site and consider submitting an application.
In her transactional
practice, Melissa structures, drafts, and negotiates strategic alliances, joint venture transactions, collaboration agreements, licenses and
technology transfers, distribution and supply arrangements,
vendor and sales agreements, products and services agreements, SaaS and PaaS agreements, research and development collaborations, internet and e-commerce transactions, and other corporate operational transactions.
ROB SACCONE is an entrepreneur and recognized expert in
technology, knowledge management, business and
practice optimization within the legal industry, spending the last 18 years in various senior roles at law firms,
technology vendors and consultancies.
In looking at this year's International Legal
Technology Association (ILTA) attendance list, I saw lots of legal professionals from well - known and well - heeled law firms, a big group of big tech
vendors, a few legal startups, and very few
practicing lawyers.
His
practice focuses on transactional matters including
technology licensing (from both the customer and the
vendor sides), offshore and onshore outsourcing (such as business process outsourcing (BPO), and application development and maintenance (AD / M)-RRB-, consulting and professional services, and software systems acquisition, integration and implementation.
The ABA Techshow is designed to help
vendors display their legal matter management and other
technology solutions and give those in the legal industry a means of understanding what
technology products will work for their
practice.
When most
vendors talk about legal
technologies and legal AI, they're saying things like: «legal tech is going to revolutionize the way we work and these
technologies are going to change the way we
practice law.»
Whether its attending programs like «Running a Small Law Office on Mac» or seeing the over 100
technology vendors as they demonstrate how their software can make your law
practice more efficient and accessible to clients, put the ABA Techshow on your radar for 2018.
Implementing eDiscovery and best
practices for corporations, law firms, and litigation support
technology vendors.
She is responsible for all aspects of building and maintaining firm - wide litigation support systems and
practices, including
vendor management, selection and implementation of litigation support and Electronic Discovery
technologies, creation and implementation of effective
practice support policies, procedures, oversight and management of litigation support personnel, and education within the firm.
In addition to our Business Law services, our
Technology Practice Group also provides tailored solutions to a number of clients in the technology industry from major corporations with complex outsourcing, procurement and sales requirements to software developers, IT vendors, e-businesses and
Technology Practice Group also provides tailored solutions to a number of clients in the
technology industry from major corporations with complex outsourcing, procurement and sales requirements to software developers, IT vendors, e-businesses and
technology industry from major corporations with complex outsourcing, procurement and sales requirements to software developers, IT
vendors, e-businesses and investors.
The Legal Cloud Computing Association (LCCA), a group of
vendors who provide services to lawyers, and the International Legal
Technology Standards Organization (ILTSO) are in the process of writing comments to the NC Bar regarding the negative impact that this opinion will have on legal technology innovation as well as the negative impact that it will have on their customers who practice law in
Technology Standards Organization (ILTSO) are in the process of writing comments to the NC Bar regarding the negative impact that this opinion will have on legal
technology innovation as well as the negative impact that it will have on their customers who practice law in
technology innovation as well as the negative impact that it will have on their customers who
practice law in the state.
The ABA TECHSHOW EXPO is an attendee's chance to talk face - to - face with the leading
vendors in legal
technology and see first - hand how
technology can improve the way you
practice law.
When I started
practicing 20 years ago, discovery required associates (and paralegals) to engage in page - by - page reviews of paper documents; today,
technology - driven ediscovery is performed by outside
vendors.
Through complementary and strategic partnerships with leading
technology companies, startups, other business accelerators and established legal
vendors, Nextlaw Labs will invest in promising companies and develop a suite of new
technologies that fundamentally change the
practice of law, improving client service and enhancing client solutions.
Kaplan engaged corporate counsel responsible for litigation in a conversation to spark a dialogue on legal holds, data management,
vendor selection, the amendments to the FRCP, litigation readiness,
technology and e-discovery cost drivers and gleans some best
practices in reducing EDD costs.
How the company is able to succeed as a
technology vendor will depend on how it applies what it learns from its experiences in
practice to its new business model.
• Track record of creating office correspondence such as letter, memos and reports according to professional protocols • Skilled in handling incoming calls for information and providing concise info by remaining within company protocol limitations • Competent in maintaining records and filing systems according to set procedures • Known for maintaining the confidentiality of all information • Proficient in liaising with
vendors and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of office equipment and supplies • Deep insight into operating and maintaining office equipment such as copiers, fax machines and scanners • Effectively able to work with
technology to ensure smooth office
practices and procedures • Demonstrated ability to perform scheduling and follow up duties • Well - versed in providing support to different departments with their projects, including marketing, sales and procurement • Able to arrange travel and accommodation for executives based on their specific requirements • Unmatched ability to take and type minutes of the meeting while maintaining accuracy and essence of each agenda • Competent at communicating verbally and in writing to answer queries or provide information in an accurate and professional manner • Efficiently coordinates the flow of information both internally and externally to ensure smooth work processes
Qualification Summary As a Leader: Senior Vice President of a Standards Group focused on advanced
technologies Practice director with revenue targets CTO for a manufacturing company an R&D Director for an ERP company a chief architect and a chief engineer of numerous large and complex programs manager of various IT departments, strategic consultant providing services to over a hundred different IT
vendors, commercial busine...
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Acquired 200 + new hires per year to fulfill recruitment for new Securities
Technology division integrated into Capital Markets operations, successfully reducing
vendor spend by $ 3.8 M + through best -
practice governance and performance management structures (with Wells Fargo) * Championed international partnerships between US and Europe based operations needed to support people growth among new Global Techn...
Human Resource Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Direct human resource operations and support staff ensuring efficient and effective operations Responsible for benefit administration including employee leave, 401 (k)'s, and insurance Oversee payroll, departmental budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Recruit, interview, and hire new employees with input from senior leadership Conduct staff orientation regarding acceptable attire, company brand, policies, and employment law Implement professional development program to enhance team skill sets and employee value Oversee employee recognition program to highlight notable achievements and boost team morale Review employee performance and recommend promotion or disciplinary action as appropriate Resolve disputes between staff members in a fair, professional, and timely manner Ensure company compliance will all applicable employment law and industry best
practices Negotiate and confirm contracts with
vendors, partners, employees, and clients Create and present financial reports and purchasing proposals to senior management Build and strengthen long term relationships with clients,
vendors, and community leaders Direct purchasing and licensing of information
technology equipment and software Assist students and families with financial aid application process Provide additional administrative support including data entry, phones, and customer service Utilize proficiencies in English and Spanish to effectively serve clients of varied backgrounds Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner
Colorado Baggage Co. (Colorado Springs, CO) 05/2007 — Present Assistant Manager / Manager in Training • Oversee daily retail store operations including sales, customer service, and accounting • Interview, hire, and train new employees on merchandise, company policies, and sales best
practices • Manage payroll, corporate cashflow, deposits, and other accounting activities • Generated team leading sales of ~ $ 12,000 / month through networking, cold calling, and other tactics • Responsible for inventory, merchandizing, stocking, internet orders, returns, and
vendor relations • Assisted in the store relocation, information
technology selection, and successful re-opening • Recognized as Nationwide Featured Employee of the Month for April 2008
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed sales and customer service operations for a variety of companies and products Oversaw, trained, and reviewed customer service and sales staff ensuring effective operations Consistently exceeded sales goals through cold calling, networking, and other tactics Authored company financial and sales reports to determine trending and growth opportunities Negotiated contracts and agreements with
vendors resulting in significant company revenue Delivered exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Conducted periodic client account reviews to ensure high level service and information accuracy Resolved customer service inquiries in a timely, positive, and professional manner Built and strengthened relationships with key clients, partners, and industry leaders Responsible for e-commerce
technology and client information database Provided IT support, quality assurance analysis, and system upgrades to increase efficiency Authored and presented reports to senior leadership regarding data management best
practices Consistently promoted and awarded for excellence in sales, customer service, and leadership
Further, the company strives to execute best
practices in leasing, marketing, back - office infrastructure,
technology, timely service, renovations, maintenance and valuable outside
vendor relationships.