This year’s iManage ConnectLive event confirmed what we’ve been hearing from clients all year long: legal teams are hungry for tools that simplify document management, reduce costs, and meet the demands of an evolving compliance and security landscape.

Archiving, Backup, and Help Desk Management: The Top Priorities for 2025

Across the sessions and side conversations, one theme stood out: firms are desperate for archiving and help desk solutions that help them cut costs in the CloudiManage environment. If there was one request we heard over and over again, it was this: “We need reliable archiving and backups from the cloud.”

With mounting pressure to lower CloudiManage costs without sacrificing compliance, firms are searching for tools that offer strict security controls, seamless archiving and backup, and user empowerment, all while reducing overhead.

GDSI’s DMSync with Archive and Disaster Recovery features are purpose-built for these challenges, making it easy for firms to protect their data, ensure compliance, and stay ready for anything.

And with our Helpdesk Suite, firms gain the flexibility to manage iManage content securely, even when user rights are restricted.

Export/Import: Solving for the Reality of Attorney Mobility

Another hot topic at ConnectLive: the relentless movement of attorneys between firms, driven by lateral hires and M&A activity. Firms need to move content in and out of systems fast and without risking data integrity or compliance.

GDSI’s Content Exporters and Importers give firms the tools they need to handle these transitions seamlessly—ensuring continuity, security, and speed when it matters most.

AI: The Buzzword Without a Blueprint

AI was everywhere at ConnectLive, but just like many buzzwords from the past, nothing appeared to be ready to solve an actual challenge.

GDSI is actively working with firms to help solve challenges and requests with the use of AI. Bring us your thoughts and let’s build something together!

Final Thoughts

iManage ConnectLive 2025 was a powerful reminder that legal teams need practical, purpose-built solutions. At GDSI, we’re ready to meet that demand head-on. Whether it’s archiving, backups, export/import, or smarter help desk management, we’re delivering the tools that firms need to work smarter, stay compliant, and control costs.

Want to learn more? Reach out to us here or email info@gdsi.com. Let’s talk about how we can help your firm take the next step.