IT ’ S AN INDISPUTABLE fact that technology is now disrupting every single industry , and in this issue of Gigabit Magazine we tell a story of transformation in the legal sector with an in-depth feature on Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer .

The global law firm has been a pioneer throughout its 275-year history and now it ’ s taking a bold approach to digital innovation . Its aim is to create a ‘ frictionless end user experience ’ and its journey to technological excellence is being led by our interviewee , CIO Jon Grainger .

“ I wouldn ’ t say we ’ re at a ubiquitous state with technology and law but certainly the relationship has changed quite markedly ,” he told us . To learn more , read the full article inside and also take a look at our exclusive video from Freshfields ’ new Manchester office .

Another compelling read in this magazine centres on Equinix , the world ’ s largest data centre and colocation provider . Brian Lillie , Chief Product Officer , explains how the company is putting customers at the heart of its digital strategy .

Alongside more must-read articles we also bring you our latest Top 10 , which this month details the most popular collaborative tools designed to enhance productivity .

Finally , our exclusive digital reports feature interviews with , on top of Freshfields , Exim Bank , FDH Bank , Nedbank Insurance , Orange Egypt , Charter Hall , Mercedes-Benz Group , QNET , Oracle , Digita Oy , Essex County Council , Groningen Seaports , KLM , Raiffeisen Bank International , Server Farm , United Arab Bank , Oportun , UCSF and Schneider National , among others – all involving in-depth discussions with top executives and industry experts .

We hope you enjoy this latest issue and , if you have any feedback , you can find us across social media : Gigabit ’ s Linkedin group , or follow us on Twitter and Facebook .

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