Afinety Cloud Platform

The Afinety Cloud Platform (ACP) is a managed cloud platform designed for law firms. According to the vendor, ACP offers virtual Windows desktops, hosted legal applications, and IT infrastructure, catering to law firms of all sizes. The platform aims to provide flexibility and remote work capabilities. Legal professionals, law firm administrators, legal IT professionals, legal support staff, and legal consultants and advisors are among the target users.

Key Features

Virtual Windows Desktops: ACP provides virtual Windows desktops hosted in the cloud, allowing users to access their desktops from anywhere on any device. According to the vendor, the desktops have a familiar Windows 10 look and feel, complete with the Microsoft 365 suite and managed firm applications.

Hosted Legal Applications: ACP offers hosting for a wide range of legal applications commonly used by law firms, ensuring reliable access to business-critical applications from anywhere.

Application Updates & Patching: The vendor states that Afinety takes care of application updates and patching for the hosted legal applications, saving law firms time and effort in managing updates and reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities.

Microsoft 365 Suite: ACP includes the Microsoft 365 suite, providing law firms with essential productivity tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, enabling collaboration and communication within the firm.

Cloud-Based Storage: ACP offers secure cloud-based storage for law firms, eliminating the need for on-premises storage infrastructure and providing scalability and flexibility in managing data storage needs.

Dedicated Cloud Servers: According to the vendor, Afinety provides dedicated cloud servers tailored to meet the specific needs of each law firm, offering enhanced security, control, scalability, and customization options.

Employee Support: ACP includes employee support services, aiming to provide users with assistance when needed, minimizing downtime and disruptions.

Local Device Support: Afinety offers local device support, assisting with the setup and configuration of devices used to access ACP, aiming to ensure seamless connectivity.

Elevated Cybersecurity: The vendor claims that ACP provides elevated cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, web/DNS filtering, active endpoint detection and response, and multifactor authentication, following industry best practices to protect sensitive data and systems.

Multi-Layered, Encrypted Backups: ACP offers multi-layered, encrypted backups to safeguard law firms' data, aiming to ensure data integrity, availability, and protection against unauthorized access or data breaches.