How IT departments can best assist their companies to survive during the recession was the main topic of conversation at Legal Week's Strategic Technology forum, held last month in Spain. Charlotte Edmond reports.

The ability to store software and processing services in the internet cloud has led to a new generation of 'software as a service' providers. Kevin Calder and Peter Wainman report.

As law firms become increasingly global businesses, their IT infrastructures must change to accommodate the requirements of end-users. Adrian Polley explains.

To view a video of a discussion between HSBC's Richard Bennett and three magic circle managing partners about the impact of technology on their firms, click here.