Several new case management systems for solicitors have entered the market. AIM Professional Systems has launched its latest integrated practice and case management software, Evolution InSight. The package's reporting options give users a tailored library of reports, such as completion dates in the next seven days, or limitation dates in the next 90 days. The system informs fee-earners by e-mail of areas of their caseload that require extra vigilance, for instance, matters in which fee estimates are about to be exceeded. It also allows firms to offer clients 24-hour Web-based access to status reports via secure areas of the system. Data from the system can be exported directly into Microsoft Excel.

AlphaLAW-Uno is the latest case management product to be offered by MSS. Features include integration with Microsoft Outlook e-mail and Microsoft Calendar, as well as a number of forms production packages. It allows clients to create user-defined Word and Excel documents and initiate TM and SearchFlow searches.


Aderant has introduced an integrated practice automation solution, Front Office Matter Center, that includes contact, document and e-mail management, as well as case management. Fee-earners can associate all documents, e-mails, tasks and contracts with specific clients, through a central repository that facilitates access, sharing and recall. The software provider has also released the latest version of its financial and practice management solution Back Office Release 7.0.


Software supplier Anya has launched a new case management package, iLaw, aimed at larger commercial and legal aid firms. The system can be installed as a boxed product and handles casework, accounts and mobile working.


Linetime has released an 'all-in-one' solution to protect networks and PCs from viruses, spamming, spyware and 'phishing' attacks, where users are duped into disclosing confidential details. The Neat Suite package, which combines network protection software from supplier Trend Micro with a dedicated server from Acer, scans all incoming and outgoing e-mails and attachments, and Web traffic.



Data Encryption Systems has launched DESlock+ v3.2, an encryption system for Windows XP and Windows 2000. The system offers multiple software encryption keys and increased administrative capability. It includes folder encryption, file encryption, mountable encrypted files, e-mail encryption, encrypted compressed archives and text window and clipboard encryption.


Royal Philips Electronics has updated its dictation device SpeechMike to include an optical 'trackball' and scroll wheel for navigation and volume control.