Today's issue of TL NewsWire covers a document management system (see article below), an iPad mind-mapping app, an iPhone projector, an iPhone car mount, and an iOS flight-tracking app. Don't miss the next issue.
A Smart Document Management System
An industry insider recently expressed surprise that document management is the most popular topic among TechnoLawyer members given the large number of law firms without a document management system. However, where she sees cognitive dissonance, I see normal market behavior. Think about buying a car. During your research phase, you notice every car you see. But unless you're a car enthusiast, once you drive off the lot in your new car your interest fades. Of course, most people don't search for a car for 10 years. Perhaps law firms have held back because of insufficient choice in the marketplace. One new entrant certainly hopes so.
KnowledgeTree … in One Sentence
KnowledgeTree is a cloud document management system.
The Killer Feature
Released last week, KnowledgeTree ExplorerCP is a desktop client through which you can access the documents you store in your KnowledgeTree account. ExplorerCP works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Because ExplorerCP runs on your computer, the company claims you can manage and edit documents faster. For example, the preferences enable you to select a default application for a file format such as DOC, PDF, etc.
Other Notable Features
In addition to the new desktop client, KnowledgeTree also offers smartphone apps and a Microsoft Office plugin. And of course, KnowledgeTree works in a web browser as well.
KnowledgeTree has built a number of "smart" branded tools into its service. Smart Processes enable you to create document workflows, Smart Alerts notify you of activity on documents, Smart Tags provides more flexibility than the standard client/matter and document numbers of traditional systems, and Smart Search puts a friendly face on Boolean-style searches (i.e., you need not know the syntax to create and save complex searches).
Other features include the ability to share files for specified periods of time, document templates, and audit trails. Each document has a Facebook-style "Like" button to make model documents easier to find.
What Else Should You Know?
KnowledgeTree offers three plans — Teams ($14/user/month), Company ($20/user/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). The plans differ by features with Enterprise offering tools such as Active Directory and Single-Sign-On. Learn more about KnowledgeTree.
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