Bricker & Eckler LLP Selects BlackBerry Wireless Solution.Business Editors CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2004 BlackBerry Helps Bricker & Eckler Attorneys Increase Productivity and Customer Satisfaction Bricker & Eckler LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , one of Ohio's leading law firms This list of the world's largest law firms by revenue is taken from The Lawyer and The American Lawyer and is ordered by 2006 revenue:[1]
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Between frequent trips to the courthouse and client meetings, Bricker & Eckler's attorneys spend a significant amount of time away from the office. In the past, lawyers would use their mobile phones to receive pertinent messages, coordinate with colleagues and manage calendars. With mobile phones now banned in the courtroom, there is a need for a non-disruptive and secure way for attorneys to stay connected to the office for quick access to important, and often, confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" steer, tip, wind, hint, lead . The firm sought to provide its attorneys with handhelds that would meet these criteria and also integrate easily with their existing Microsoft(R) Outlook email, calendar and contact lists. After implementing a pilot program, the firm distributed BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds(TM) to partners, associates and certain staff members. The IT department installed BlackBerry Enterprise Server BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) is the name of the middleware software package that is part of the BlackBerry wireless platform from Research In Motion. BES connects to messaging and collaboration software (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise) on enterprise (TM) behind their firewall, which leverages the firm's existing information system by integrating with Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. . BlackBerry Enterprise Server software meets client privacy and IT security requirements by providing end-to-end encryption Continuous protection of the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information by encrypting it at the origin and decrypting at its destination. For example, a virtual private network (VPN) uses end-to-end encryption. Contrast with link encryption. using Triple DES See DES. (cryptography) triple DES - A product cipher which, like DES, operates on 64-bit data blocks. There are several forms, each of which uses the DES cipher 3 times. Some forms use two 56-bit keys, some use three. The DES "modes of operation" may also be used with triple-DES. (Data Encryption Standard See DES. Data Encryption Standard - (DES) The NBS's popular, standard encryption algorithm. It is a product cipher that operates on 64-bit blocks of data, using a 56-bit key. It is defined in FIPS 46-1 (1988) (which supersedes FIPS 46 (1977)). ). With BlackBerry, Bricker & Eckler attorneys quickly discovered an increase in productivity by having wireless access to email and data. Bricker & Eckler also utilizes the Mobile Data Service feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which enables "always-on access" to corporate applications and information via BlackBerry handhelds. For example, each BlackBerry handheld is equipped with an application that provides the ability to print or fax attachment contents from BlackBerry handhelds while on the go, enabling Bricker & Eckler attorneys to fully use the information they receive. "I'm not a gadget person, but you can't pry my BlackBerry handheld out of my fingers," said Charlotte Patin pat·in n. Variant of paten. , CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Bricker & Eckler. Bricker & Eckler has realized several benefits since introducing BlackBerry, including increased productivity and customer satisfaction. The BlackBerry solution enables attorneys to easily stay in touch without having to carry a laptop and dial-in to check email. Also, when working on cases from remote locations, attorneys are automatically alerted to last-minute information and enjoy an overall increase in productivity. According to a survey conducted by Bricker & Eckler, most attorneys proclaim BlackBerry to be an essential tool for their business. "I'd lose at least a half an hour a day at my desk if I did not have my BlackBerry. It allows me to sort through an average of 20 to 30 emails per day, keep my calendar up-to-date and keep me in communication with clients, attorneys and my secretary. INVALUABLE!" says Stephen Gray, Partner, Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Department. In addition to productivity benefits, Bricker & Eckler attorneys are more accessible to their clients with BlackBerry, and the firm has seen an increase in client satisfaction. "My BlackBerry handheld has provided me with the technology to keep in touch with the office and our clients whether or not I am in the office," said David A. Rogers, Partner, Bricker & Eckler bond department. "It helps me stay connected and productive, truly offering a great benefit for my clients, the firm and me - personally." About Bricker & Eckler LLP Bricker & Eckler is one of Ohio's leading law firms. Located in Columbus and Cleveland, the firm represents individuals as well as corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health care facilities, school districts and municipalities. Dedicated to comprehensive client service, Bricker & Eckler offers services focused on both industry sectors and traditional practice areas. For more information on Bricker & Eckler, visit www.bricker.com. About Research In Motion (RIM) Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. 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