Mitratech Launches Quick Start Prepackaged Services To Help Legal Departments Quickly And Cost-Effectively Deploy TeamConnect® Matter Management Systems

Quick Start reduces implementation risks with an upfront commitment to the TeamConnect project scope, cost, and timeline, accelerating the return on investment

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 9, 2007 - Mitratech, a leading provider of software solutions for legal departments to manage matters, risks, and ensure compliance, today launched its Quick Start services package.  Quick Start is designed for legal departments looking to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy TeamConnect matter management systems to optimize performance, improve decision-making, and reduce costs.

Using pre-defined parameters and a condensed requirements gathering phase, Quick Start delivers a pre-packaged TeamConnect system, based on the best practices of mid- to large-sized companies. Mitratech resources handle all aspects of the delivery process from project management, business analysis, and system configuration to quality assurance and testing.  This accelerated approach delivers a quicker return on TeamConnect investments and is ideal for organizations that lack dedicated legal IT resources.

At a fixed price and with rapid delivery, Quick Start helps Mitratech customers avoid cost and scope overrun.  This offering provides the fastest way for legal departments to realize the operational efficiencies and strategic support TeamConnect delivers.

TeamConnect Legal Quick Start guarantees:
     •  Fixed price core deployment
     •  Accelerated implementation timeline
     •  End-to-end business process automation for:
             o Disputes
             o Transactions
             o Financials
             o Matter Creation/Closing
             o Document Management
             o Advice & Counsel
             o Resource Management

Quick Start implementation provides the flexibility to expand as business requirements grow.  With a phased deployment strategy, legal departments can better assess business processes and make informed decisions about any future upgrades and options.  Among Quick Start’s options figure: fixed price data conversion and fixed price interfaces.

“We are committed to providing easy, scalable and affordable solutions, accelerated implementation times, and lower costs," said Megan Boyer, Vice President of Client Services at Mitratech.  “We have been leaders in providing customized legal management systems to the largest and most demanding legal departments.  Quick Start allows us to deliver the same level of sophistication to organizations that simply do not require heavy customization but do want to benefit from the 20 years of best practices and experience we have amassed." 

About Mitratech
Since 1987, Mitratech has provided matter management, compliance, and security solutions to the world’s largest organizations. With direct access to financial, performance, and exposure data, our clients have better aligned departmental management strategies with corporate and budgetary objectives.  Beyond operational efficiency gains, Mitratech clients use TeamConnect to collaborate with business partners, provide superior service, and realize tangible cost savings.  For more information, please visit www.mitratech.com.