24 02, 2025

iManage SKO 2025: Key takeaways you don’t want to miss

2025-02-24T15:44:36+01:00February 24th, 2025|Blog|

IRIS Nederland had the privilege of attending the iManage Sales Kick-Off (SKO) 2025 in Chicago. It was an exciting deep dive into the latest innovations, upcoming features, and strategic direction of iManage. From AI-powered document management to enhanced security and collaboration tools, the event reinforced why iManage remains at the forefront of knowledge management solutions. Here are the key insights you need to know. 1. Ask iManage is now available in the EU! One of the biggest announcements was that Ask iManage, the AI-powered assistant, is finally available for EU firms through the Wayfinder Program. This means European [...]

21 01, 2025

Why Sales Teams Need a Modern Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Solution

2025-02-03T11:24:06+01:00January 21st, 2025|Blog|

Sales has transformed dramatically over the years. Gone are the days when charm and persuasion alone could close deals. Today, sales thrives on data, insights, and delivering value to increasingly informed buyers. Modern sales cycles are far more complex, and often involve six to ten decision-makers or influencers. This reality leads to longer feedback loops and slower progress, creating new challenges for sales teams striving to meet growing expectations. Buyers now research extensively online before engaging with sales professionals, often arriving at conversations armed with knowledge about products, competitors, and pricing. This shift has made social selling essential. It's [...]

19 12, 2024

Thriving with iManage: How Law Firms Enhance Efficiency and Security

2025-01-15T13:39:44+01:00December 19th, 2024|Blog|

In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, managing partners are tasked with making critical decisions that shape their firms’ operational success. The challenge? Balancing efficiency, security, and client service while navigating the complexities of legal technology. For many, iManage has become the solution of choice, revolutionizing document and email management. In this post, we’ll explore how leading firms have thrived with iManage and provide actionable insights to help you make informed decisions for your practice. The Decision-Making Process: How Law Firms Choose iManage Choosing a Document Management System (DMS) like iManage is a significant and strategic decision. Managing partners [...]

13 12, 2024

Top Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Cloud-Based Software in Your Legal Practice

2024-12-18T16:47:49+01:00December 13th, 2024|Blog|

In my previous blog, 5 Key Reasons to Choose Cloud-Based Software for Your Legal Practice, I discussed the compelling advantages of adopting cloud technology, including enhanced security, seamless collaboration, and scalability. Today, as more legal professionals embrace solutions like iManage Cloud, the conversation has shifted from why to adopt cloud-based software to how to harness its full potential. Here, I’ll outline actionable strategies to help your law firm get the most out of your cloud investments, ensuring maximum efficiency, security, and user satisfaction. 1. Train Your Team to Maximize Adoption Even the most powerful software, such as iManage [...]

4 12, 2024

The Evolution of Contract Lifecycle Management

2024-12-04T16:00:11+01:00December 4th, 2024|Blog|

Around twenty years ago, I introduced one of the first contract management solutions to businesses. At the time, it felt groundbreaking—a tool that extended Document Management Systems (DMS) to organize contracts more effectively. This early system included: A Central Repository: A digital space to replace scattered paper documents. Scanning Paper Contracts: Turning physical agreements into searchable digital records. Workflows for Review, Approvals and monitoring of Renewals: Streamlining processes to save time and reduce errors. While revolutionary back then, the solution still faced major hurdles. One of the toughest was the integration with financial systems to align contract data with [...]