Why Law Firms Are Moving from Data Migration to Dynamic Content Streaming?

By Helen Sheeba posted 13 days ago

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 For years, one of the biggest challenges in NetDocuments SharePoint integration was the need for large-scale data migration. IT teams were often required to copy vast amounts of content from NetDocuments into SharePoint just to make documents available on intranets or collaboration sites. This approach introduced data duplication, version control issues, and increased security risk, while also creating ongoing maintenance overhead.

The Shift to Dynamic Content Streaming with netDocShare

Law firms are now shifting away from this model toward dynamic content streaming. With netDocShare, NetDocuments content is no longer copied or replicated into SharePoint. Instead, documents are securely streamed and surfaced in real time. Folders, saved searches, and filters from NetDocuments can be displayed directly on SharePoint pages, ensuring users always see the most current and authoritative version of a document.

This streaming approach removes many of the traditional pain points.
- Attorneys no longer need to switch between systems to locate matter documents.
- IT teams are freed from managing duplicate content or manual updates.
- Any change made in NetDocuments—whether it’s an edit, a permission update, or a new document—is immediately reflected in SharePoint without additional effort.

Extending Live NetDocuments Access into Microsoft Teams

The same principle extends to NetDocuments Teams integration. By bringing live NetDocuments content into Microsoft Teams, firms enable lawyers to collaborate where they already work, while NetDocuments remains the system of record. Content is dynamically presented based on Matter ID and the logged-in user’s permissions, ensuring ethical walls and access controls are consistently enforced.

A Modern Collaboration Model That Preserves Security and Governance

As firms modernize their collaboration strategies, dynamic content streaming through netDocShare delivers a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly alternative to traditional data migration—driving adoption, improving productivity, and preserving governance across both SharePoint and Teams.