Litigation teams can now initiate, track, and complete service of process without ever leaving the SmartAdvocate case file.

DENVER, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Proof Technology, Inc., the service of process and e-filing technology platform, and SmartAdvocate, the award-winning legal case management system, today announced a new integration that brings service of process in every jurisdiction directly into the SmartAdvocate platform.

The integration allows the 20,000+ legal professionals who manage their cases on SmartAdvocate to serve legal documents on anyone, at any time, anywhere in the United States—directly from the case file they’re already working in. No second login, no re-typing case data, no copy-and-pasted status updates, no unnecessary downloads, and no distracting emails.

Until now, managing service of process alongside a case management system has meant working outside of it: rekeying names, addresses, and document details into a separate serve request, chasing process servers for status updates over phone and email, pasting tracking notes into the case file, and downloading affidavits and invoices from one platform only to re-upload them into another. Every handoff is an opportunity for an error, a delay, or a missed deadline. This integration eliminates that entire loop—service of process becomes another step in the SmartAdvocate workflow instead of a separate errand.

The integration was designed around how SmartAdvocate law firms actually work. Rather than an additional tool that demands new training, Proof built the experience to fit directly into existing SmartAdvocate workflows:

Users initiate a serve from the Documents tab of any case, pulling documents and contact details already in the matter.Proof’s Autofill™ technology reads the uploaded document, identifies the party to be served, and pre-fills the serve request details automatically—while real-time address validation and duplicate-serve checks catch errors before the serve goes out.As service progresses, every status update appears in the SmartAdvocate case file, giving paralegals, case managers, and attorneys a shared, real-time view of every serve.When the job is complete, signed affidavits and invoices sync automatically into the SmartAdvocate case folders the firm designates, and invoices can post directly to the matter as disbursements—so nothing slips past accounting.

“Our clients expect technology that removes complexity—not adds to it. By bringing service of process directly into SmartAdvocate, we’re continuing to deliver on our promise of a truly connected litigation platform. Firms can now manage the entire service process without leaving SmartAdvocate, improving efficiency, increasing visibility, and reducing the risk of costly delays. This integration reflects our broader vision of providing law firms with the technology they need to operate smarter, move faster, and deliver exceptional results for their clients,” said Allison Rampolla, SVP of Sales and Marketing at SmartAdvocate.

“A lot of SmartAdvocate firms already use Proof—they’ve just had to run the two side by side,” said Dima Kovalev, Chief Product Officer at Proof. “Now serves start, track, and close out right inside the case file. The early feedback is some of the strongest we’ve had for any launch. Firms tell us it’s changed how the whole intake-to-serve process feels—and the word that keeps coming up is ‘effortless.'”

The integration is available now to SmartAdvocate firms. Existing Proof customers can contact their Account Manager to get started; firms new to Proof can visit proofserve.com/integrations/smartadvocate to learn more.

About Proof Technology, Inc.: Proof is a legal technology company that gives law firms and litigation practices a single platform for service of process in every jurisdiction, backed by 2,600+ rigorously vetted professional process servers. Founded in 2017 by veteran attorney Eric Voogt, Proof enables legal teams in every jurisdiction to create electronic serve requests, track attempts in real time, and receive court-ready, notarized affidavits complete with photos and location data. The platform is used by thousands of law firms and government agencies across the United States to digitize and streamline service of process and e-filing. For more information, visit https://www.proofserve.com/.

About SmartAdvocate: SmartAdvocate is a fully customizable, award-winning case management software used by more than 20,000 legal professionals. Built for today’s litigation firms, the platform helps attorneys and legal staff manage cases, documents, communications, reporting, and firm operations in a single, unified system. At the core of SmartAdvocate’s innovation strategy is built-in SmartIntelligence™: AI-powered features that help firms improve intake, automate document-intensive processes, enhance communications, and gain deeper insight from case data. With more than 175 integrations and a responsive in-house team dedicated to client success, SmartAdvocate combines innovative technology with personal support to help law firms operate more efficiently and achieve stronger outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.smartadvocate.com/.

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PERRY, Ga., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sigma Defense, a leading provider of mission-critical software, communications, and C5ISR systems for the Department of War, today announced it has been selected to deliver a SUNet 2.0 (Secure Unclassified Network) prototype under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).

SUNet 2.0 is a modernization initiative designed to establish a secure, governed environment that enables artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) development, data collaboration, mission partner integration, technology experimentation, and future operational mission applications across the Department of War. Sigma Defense proposed an operational platform designed to provide the Government with a durable, mission-ready foundation that maintains government ownership of governance, identity, security, data, and operations.

“Sigma Defense is focused on delivering superior operational capabilities to the warfighter.” said Matt Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Defense. “SUNet 2.0 represents the future of defense software, delivering secure operational platforms that accelerate innovation while remaining adaptable to changing missions and technologies.”

Under the initial six-month effort, Sigma Defense will deliver a production-representative Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that enables the government to evaluate and validate core capabilities supporting AI/ML development, data operations, secure collaboration, governance, and technology integration. The prototype represents the first phase of the program and includes the potential for a follow-on production effort.

For more information about Sigma Defense contracts and capabilities, visit www.sigmadefense.com.

About Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD) providing systems and services for CJADC2, DevSecOps, Electronic Warfare and software development since 2006. The company’s software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Customers turn to Sigma Defense for engineering, program management, and data logistics services for technical solutions that encompass ground, sea, air, and space-based systems and sensors and network and satellite communications. Sigma is headquartered in Perry, GA with satellite offices both CONUS and OCONUS.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence is one of the most powerful business tools ever created. Yet as companies race to integrate AI into nearly every aspect of their operations, many are making the same costly mistake: replacing human expertise and critical thinking with technology instead of using technology to strengthen them.

Kristen Kukta, founder and CEO of Nashville-based advertising and public relations firm Unblurred Media, says the biggest threat isn’t AI itself. It’s the growing number of businesses that assume AI-generated information is accurate simply because it sounds convincing.

“The most dangerous thing about AI isn’t that it gets something wrong. It’s that it can sound so confident that people stop questioning the answer,” said Kukta. “AI is one of the most powerful business tools ever created, but it’s still a tool. It should support human expertise and critical thinking, not replace them.”

“Many people believe AI searches the entire internet, compares every source, separates fact from fiction and always delivers the right answer. It doesn’t,” Kukta continued. “AI analyzes enormous amounts of information and recognizes patterns to generate responses, but it doesn’t think like a human, independently verify every fact or understand the unique context behind your business. That’s why human expertise still matters, especially when it comes to a business’s marketing needs.”

As AI adoption accelerates, businesses are being flooded with promises that technology can replace marketing teams, customer service departments and even strategic decision making. Kukta says the hype is creating unrealistic expectations about both results and cost, leading many business owners to believe effective marketing should now be inexpensive simply because AI is involved.

“AI can make certain tasks faster, but it does not eliminate the need for a realistic marketing budget,” Kukta said. “Your competitors are still investing in advertising, building their brands and competing for the same customers. AI improves efficiency, but it doesn’t replace strategy, testing, media buying or experience. Businesses that chase cheap marketing because AI is involved often spend less upfront only to waste far more on solutions that were never capable of delivering the results they were promised.”

The marketing industry is now seeing that same misconception play out in search engine marketing.

“Ten years ago, agencies promised businesses immediate Page One rankings on Google. Today, many are making the same promise about appearing in ChatGPT and other AI platforms,” Kukta said. “But SEO has never produced overnight results, and AEO doesn’t either. Both require time, authority, credible content and a strong digital presence. AEO should be viewed as one component of a long-term digital strategy, not as a replacement for paid advertising, lead generation or human sales conversations.”

Automation presents similar challenges. While AI can improve efficiency and streamline repetitive tasks, it cannot replace trust, empathy or the relationships that drive business growth.

According to PwC’s 2025 Customer Experience Survey, 86% of consumers say human interaction remains important to their experience with a brand. Research from InsideSales found businesses are more than eight times more likely to qualify a lead when responding within the first five minutes. Automation can provide that immediate acknowledgment, but it should never replace the conversation.

“Automation has an important place, but it should not become your front desk, your sales team or the person responsible for building trust,” Kukta said. “The goal isn’t to replace people. It’s to help your team respond faster, stay organized and spend more time doing what technology can’t: building relationships, answering questions and earning trust.”

As businesses continue investing in artificial intelligence, Kukta encourages business owners to separate the hype from reality before making decisions that affect their marketing, customer relationships and long-term growth.

“Businesses shouldn’t be asking how AI can replace people,” Kukta said. “They should be asking how AI can make good people even better. That’s where the real competitive advantage is. AI doesn’t replace expertise. It amplifies it.”

About Unblurred Media

Unblurred Media is a Nashville-based advertising, public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in strategic marketing for medical practices, med spas, law firms, Amazon brands and growth-focused businesses. From digital advertising and public relations to website development, CRM automation and Amazon storefront management, Unblurred Media combines data-driven strategy, creative expertise and emerging technology to help clients strengthen their brands, attract qualified leads and achieve measurable growth. For more information, visit www.UnblurredMedia.com. 

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