{"id":790,"date":"2018-03-07T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.findingsimple.com\/au\/resources\/resource\/implementing-document-automation-platform-guide\/"},"modified":"2020-06-03T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T07:46:13","slug":"implementing-document-automation-platform-guide","status":"publish","type":"insight_resource","link":"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.com.au\/legal\/resources\/resource\/implementing-document-automation-platform-guide","title":{"rendered":"Implementing a Document Automation Platform in Your Firm [Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve decided on integrating a document automation platform, congratulations, you\u2019ve taken an essential step in leveraging technological advancement \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.com.au\/posts\/innovative-law-firms\">a hallmark of innovative legal practices today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are several challenges to anticipate when implementing new technology in any firm \u2013 namely, obtaining the right support and training to ensure you\u2019re getting the most out of your investment.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen a suitable platform, a structured implementation process is the next step in ensuring your firm enjoys document automation\u2019s benefits, including cutting down the time it takes to assemble a fully compliant contract by up to 82 per cent.\u00b9<\/p>\n<p>In part one of this guide, we covered the basics of how to choose the platform for your firm. <a href=\"http:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.com.au\/resources\/resource\/choosing-the-right-document-automation-platform-guide\">Download your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In part two, we take you through the process of implementing a document automation<br \/>\nsolution in your firm and cover these key milestones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A snapshot of how it works<\/li>\n<li>Preparing your firm for a digital solution<\/li>\n<li>Communicating with and training your staff effectively<\/li>\n<li>What you need for ongoing maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source:<br \/>\n\u00b9&nbsp;2017 Contract Express customer user survey, Thomson Reuters USA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve decided on integrating a document automation platform, congratulations, you\u2019ve taken an essential step in leveraging technological advancement \u2013 a hallmark of innovative legal practices today. 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