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Many of the firms&#39; </span>clients have already been using Deacons Direct extranets (personalised private websites) for several years. The extranets are accessible through the Internet and do not require clients to acquire any additional hardware or software.<br> <br> Deacons Direct extranets provide free and instant access to case statuses, documents and even financial information such as unbilled time and outstanding bills. Deacons&nbsp;<br> Direct extranets provide personalised and immediate access to your cases and financial information. The information is updated at least once a day.&nbsp;</font></p> <p><a name="Extranets"><font face="verdana" size="2"><b>Facilities</b></font></a></p> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Deacons Direct extranets provide a personalised home page which is a gateway to:-</font></p> <ul> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">case statuses</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">contact details and professional profiles of Deacons&#39; </span>staff working on your files</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">electronic &quot;</span>virtual files&quot; </span>and access to documents</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">bill payment statuses</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">deadlines</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">printouts of case details</font></li> </ul> <p><a name="Extranets"><font face="verdana" size="2"><b>Versatility</b></font></a></p> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Deacons Direct extranets can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</font></p> <p><a name="Extranets"><font face="verdana" size="2"><b>Security&nbsp;</b></font></a></p> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Security and privacy are essential when accessing sensitive information on-line. Deacons Extranet uses the latest 128-bit technology to keep your information confidential from others :-</font></p> <ul> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Latest end-to-end encryption technology ensures security for all information and documents.</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Last log-in date and time will be displayed on your personal home page for peace of mind.</font></li> <li> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Client authentication process requires users to enter a password (which will change regularly) before receiving authorisation to access the Extranet.</font></li> </ul> <p><a name="Extranets"><font face="verdana" size="2"><b>System Requirements</b></font></a></p> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">All you need is a computer running Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP with Netscape Communicator 4.6 or above or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4.06 or above.</font></p> <p><a name="Extranets"><font face="verdana" size="2"><b>Registration</b></font></a></p> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Clients who wish to register for a Deacons Direct extranet should click <a href="http://eforms.deaconslaw.com/Form008/Default.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> for on-line registration or contact us by e-mail at <a href="mailto:hongkong@deacons.com.hk">hongkong@deacons.com.hk</a>.&nbsp;</font></p> <p><font face="verdana" size="2">Alternatively, Corporate Services clients should click <a href="/upload/other/DCSRegistrationForm.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br> </font></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td width="270" align="right" valign="top"><img src="/eng/images/deaconsdirect/overview.jpg" width="270" height="188"></td> </tr> </table> <!----> <!--End Template Here--> </td> </tr> <!--Begin Menu--> <tr> <table width="800" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="53"><img src="/eng/images/spacer.gif" width="53" height="10"></td> <td class="index_footer"> <a href="javascript:newPopUp('/eng/header_session/terms_of_use.htm');"><font color="#6699cc">Terms of Use</font></a> | <a href="javascript:newPopUp('/eng/header_session/Disclaimer.htm');"><font color="#6699cc">Disclaimer</font></a> | <a href="javascript:newPopUp('/eng/header_session/privacy.htm');"><font color="#6699cc">Privacy Policy </font></a> | <a href="javascript:newPopUp('/eng/header_session/pic.htm');"><font color="#6699cc">Personal Information Collection Statement</font></a> | <a href="/index.htm"><font color="#6699cc">Deacons International</font></a> <br> Copyright&copy;<script language="javascript">printCurrentYear();</script>, Deacons All rights reserved. </font> <td width="155"> <p><img src="/eng/images/img_hk_asia.gif" width="155" height="18"></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53"><img src="/eng/images/spacer.gif" width="20" height="20"></td> <td class="footer">&nbsp;</td> <td width="155">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </tr> <!--End Menu--> </table> <!--Begin Menu--> <!-- ******** BEGIN ALLWEBMENUS CODE FOR deacons ******** --> <img name='awmMenuPathImg-deacons' id='awmMenuPathImg-deacons' src='/eng/cmn/js/awmmenupath.gif' alt=''> <script type='text/javascript'>var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='456'; 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