This document provides a welcome address and overview of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and legal technology. It contains the following key points:
1. Cloud computing allows for on-demand, scalable computing resources over the internet rather than local hardware. It is transforming businesses through digital transformation.
2. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, and blockchain will further impact how we access and use data and computing power.
3. Legal technology (legaltech) is utilizing these cloud and AI capabilities to make legal services more efficient, accurate, and accessible through applications like predictive analytics, automated document review, chatbots, and smart contracts. Over 50% of law firms now use cloud computing.