So anyway, I'm laid-up with manflu over Christmas so I do what any bored technology journalist does in these circumstances, I start playing with gadgets and downloading software updates. In particular, I'm looking for a new Twitter client for my Blackberry. I'm running a newish Blackberry 8900 (OS v4.6.1) and while the standard Orangatame TwitterBerry app still works, its now looking clunky when compared with the apps you can now get for the desktop or the Apple iPhone platform.
TweetDeck – my first choice – is unavailable on the Blackberry (altho it is on the iPhone) so I try Orangatame's OpenBeat 1.1. It downloads OK but, despite several attempts and reloads, fails to either open or run. My next choice is the new Twitter Client for Blackbery from Seesmic, who also produce the popular Twhirl app for the desktop. History repeats itself and I get the same experience as with OpenBeat – despite several attempts and reloads, fails to either open or run.
I then try Beejive's TweetGenius app, this is a pay-for app (about $7.99) and on paper it looks very good. I've also had a couple of personal recommendations. However the problem this time is I cannot get the Google e-payments system to accept my credit card details via the Blackberry – doubly annoying as I do have a Google account that works perfectly well on the desktop. After wasting an inordinate amount of time (well there was nothing to watch on TV) I give up. Memo to Beejive: you might trying offering some alternative e-payments services, such as Paypal.
Then it is on to option #4 – Uber Twitter, which is free to download for Blackberry App World. And it works a treat, dowloads, opens and starts running first time – and offers pretty much everything anyone would want from a Twitter client, including alternative ways of organising and viewing tweets and timelones, as well as the ability to format new tweets to include pictures, symbols and shrunken URL links. So, end of story and I'm happy – apart from the still ongoing manflu that is.
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Tuesday, December 29
Blackberry, Manflu and Twitter
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Charles Christian
on Tue 29 Dec 2009 13:30 GMT
Monday, December 28
Lies, Damned Lies & Twitter statistics
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Charles Christian
on Mon 28 Dec 2009 17:20 GMT
Falling into the category of lies, damned lies and statistics, we're amused to read that after using TweepSearch to search bios of Twitter profiles, US blogger B L Ochman reports that while 4,487 people listed themselves as social media experts in May 2009, by late December this figure has climbed to 15,740. As this represents a 3.5x increase every six months, projecting this
growth forward means there will be nearly 30 million social media experts
etc on Twitter by late 2012. All of which is very impressive given that there are currently estimated to be 3 million active Twitter users on the planet at the moment. That works out to about 1 social media expert for every 190 Twitter users.
In case you are wondering, here are some of the job titles these social media experts possess – clearly still a gap in the market for a social media ninja guru!  Wednesday, December 23
Blakemores drop IRIS for TFB
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Charles Christian
on Wed 23 Dec 2009 11:42 GMT
Birmingham-based Blakemores Solicitors has swapped out its IRIS AlphaLaw practice management system in favour of TFB’s Partner for Windows. The firm is also anticipating significant efficiency gains for the processing of their LSC family and immigration work thanks to the comprehensive legal aid functionality of Partner for Windows. The firm will be rolling out a 180-user Partner for Windows practice management system across the firm whilst implementing case management within their family, probate and immigration departments. They have also chosen to implement Partner TaskCentre, a business process management tool, which will allow them to provide timely and specific management information to key personnel.
Robert Palmer, IT Manager at Blakemores comments, ‘When we decided to replace our IRIS AlphaLaw Accounts System, we were looking for a flexible, intuitive and easy to use system. Partner for Windows meets all these requirements and more. From a user perspective, our cashiers particularly favoured it because of the comprehensive in-built LSC functionality and our Head of Finance, Kerry Sherrad, liked its flexible management reporting. From an IT perspective, its ability to work seamlessly within our existing infrastructure and integrate with other leading technologies means the system can grow with the firm and help us embrace new ways of working such as the growing market of online services.’
Another firm goes live on Elite 3E + Twitter
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Charles Christian
on Wed 23 Dec 2009 09:15 GMT
Another law firm has gone live on Elite 3E, namely Jersey (Channel Islands) based Mourant de Feu & Jeune – the firm previously ran a bespoke system based on Microsoft Dynamics Financials. This is the 6th Elite site to go live in the past 60 days.
In other Elite news... One of the largest law firms in Malaysia has chosen Elite 3E for its core financial and practice management platform. Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG) is currently the fifth largest law firm in Malaysia with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang. LHAG is Elite's first customer in the Malaysian legal market. And, Elite is now available on Twitter at http://twitter.com/elitelink Tuesday, December 22
And Season's Greetings to all our readers
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Charles Christian
on Tue 22 Dec 2009 13:18 GMT
Season's
Greetings to all our readers, comment-posters (even if you are almost exclusively Anonymous) and even to the people & vendors we are habitually rude about – as without you this blog would just be a legal tech
ghost-town.
Disclaimer: when we say Season's Greetings we also recognise Happy Christmas + Yuletide + Winter Solstice + Hanukkah + Yalda + Saturnalia + Kwanzaa + Winterval – and any other Winter Festivals we may have overlooked. 
Tikit looking for Operations Manager @ £100k
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Charles Christian
on Tue 22 Dec 2009 10:20 GMT
This job has just come in – and while we don't usually flag vacancies on the blog, the salary is one of the biggest we've seen from a vendor in recent months – nice way to start of the New Year...
Operations Manager Tikit, London, £100k plus benefits Tikit Group plc is a leading European IT Consultancy and Solutions Provider to the legal and professional services market. Tikit is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and has its head office in central London. This exciting new role has overall responsibility for the Groups Operations in respect of Consultancy and Training Services, with focus on internal and external procedures in terms of best practices. The individual will lead and assist the Business Unit Heads with maximising billing, utilisation and project opportunities. Overall further enhancing customer satisfaction and measuring the Groups performance, via client surveys, is also a key aspect of the role. Reporting to the Professional Services Director Simon Hill this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading provider of IT consultancy and solutions to the sector. To apply and for more information please email simon.hill@tikit.com Monday, December 21
FWBS say: No, this is what Windows 7 is all about
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Charles Christian
on Mon 21 Dec 2009 14:40 GMT
We're not sure if this is the last trending topic on this year or the first trending topic of next year but FWBS has now added its thoughts on the Microsoft Windows 7 compliance etc debate...
"FWBS were again one of the first registered applications for compatibility with Windows 7. By leveraging key technologies such as Restart Manager and supporting the User Access Control features of Windows 7 has enabled a Lights Up* for customers to benefit from using Matter Centre in Windows 7. Additional features including support for Sidebar gadgets and Colour schemes to support the Office platform make the user experience more friendly. Further support for Jump Lists and other Aero UI features including touch are supported." (* Editors note: The lights up reference is Microsoft marketing parlance for looks nice/works well.) It’s also worth noting that there is a formalised program for Win7 certification, so any product development plans need to be clearly implemented and take account of this statement on the Microsoft website. Overview The Windows platform has a broad ecosystem of products and partners that supports the platform. Displaying the Windows logo on your product represents a relationship and a shared commitment to quality between Microsoft and your company. Customers trust that seeing the Windows brand on your product ensures that it meets compatibility standards and performs well on the Windows platform. The Windows 7 Software Logo program is made up of policies and requirements that help ensure logo’d applications are easy to install and reliable on PCs running Windows 7. The purpose of this document is to outline the technical requirements and eligibility qualifications an application must meet in order to participate in the Windows 7 Client Software Logo Program. And this is the Windows 7 logo – which can be found on the FWBS website. 
Charity doesn't always begin at home
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Charles Christian
on Mon 21 Dec 2009 10:34 GMT
We always like to support/publicise charitable efforts by the legal IT community so here's something different from the people at Kestrel Business Solutions. The company has set up the Kestrel Education Trust with the first beneficiaries being orphaned South African twins Yolisa and Yonwabe. With Kestrel's assistance, the twins can look forward to a sound education, meals and support. Kestrel add "Yolisa & Yonwabe are the first recipients of the Kestrel Education Trust and just as the African baobab tree provides shelter and protection for many African villagers, we hope that our contribution will enhance the children's opportunities in the future."
 Friday, December 18
Something for the weekend - Dumb-down Friday
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Charles Christian
on Fri 18 Dec 2009 15:54 GMT
Here's a little training video on cross-examination techniques for litigators and criminal lawyers (sorry but CPD/CLE points are not available)...
Finally, our thanks to Andrew Haslam of AllVision Consulting for suggesting these books to read over the upcoming Christmas break... 
The Insider named as principal media partner for Legal IT Show
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Charles Christian
on Fri 18 Dec 2009 10:07 GMT
 The UK/EMEA's most widely read legal technology publication – Legal Technology Insider – has been confirmed as the principal media partner for the Legal IT Show, which takes place at the Islington Business Design Centre in London in February. www.legalitshow.com In addition, Insider publisher & editor Charles Christian will be conducting the Keynote Interview on the first day with Neil Renfrew, the head of IT at Thomas Eggar – the topic will be Legal IT and The New Normal. |
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