Is there a Role for the iPad in the Court Technology World? June 13, 2010

Bravo !! I find that too many court technology strategic decisions are driven by lust for gadgets instead of asking tough questions such as what are we trying to accomplish and how can we best meet our customers’ needs?

To be sure, the Ipad is cool and has a ton of superficial allure. But if I still have to carry a laptop and mobile phone when I travel, and work out alternative arrangements to print a boarding pass or file, my enthusiasm wanes.

Instead, let’s talk about two-way communication with our customers, content-versus-document management, better web service delivery, mobile apps in the courthouse, and improved compliance with court orders and fines. Let’s talk about virtual trials, distribution of work to remote court locations, and telecommunications to improve deployment of interpreters, court reporters AND judges.

Once we come to grips with these issues, THEN let’s talk about whether an Ipad makes sense as part of the technology solutions.