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Remote working: The importance of cybersecurity
Did you know that human error is involved in 90 percent of security breaches? With more people working from home than ever before, your security systems may be less robust. Unfortunately, cyber criminals know this and are ready to take advantage. But don’t worry....
Remote working: how your business can adapt
We’re all living through the world’s ‘biggest home working experiment’ because of COVID-19. That’s according to Jan Schwarz, co-founder of analytics company Visier. The question is: how can your business adapt effectively to remote working? And, how can it take...
How to power-up your firm’s remote project management skills
Did you know that 76 percent of workers avoid the office when they need to get important work done? This is because with the right tools and software, you can actively improve your project management skills through remote working. That’s right - just because your...
3 innovative ways to boost efficiency in the finance sector
Did you know that, over the last decade, the number of UK remote workers increased by 25 percent? This is because, beyond the current lockdown due to covid-19, remote working has been gaining momentum for years. Yet, too many companies were caught on the back foot and...
Why your financial firm needs to use Microsoft Project
Project management is a critical element of any financial business. The processes, coupled with knowledge and experience, helps firms achieve their specific project objectives on-time and on-budget. However, as remote working initiatives soar in popularity and the...
Top remote working IT problems (and how to fix them) [video]
Whether you're at home, or in the office. Every business needs effective IT support to function properly. So Harry and I thought we'd talk to Matthew again and discuss everything IT support. In particular we talked about: How to get the most out of your IT support How...
How to calculate billable hours when working from home
So, your team’s working from home. You’ve established a remote working policy and you’ve set up their devices. But how on earth do you calculate their billable hours efficiently? When you’re not all in the same office building, it’s tricky to capture billed hours...
Financial Regulations: What you need to know about the FCA
Any business working in the financial sector, should be aware of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Ignoring the FCA and financial regulations is like a ship’s captain ignoring the weather - foolhardy. Take it for granted and your business will run aground. So, to...
How to work from home (the financial sector software guide)
The world of work is evolving. Nowadays, working behind a static desk is no longer a necessity. Much like the typewriter or fax machine, the nine-to-five office routine is becoming increasingly outdated. And employees are taking note. In fact, 99 percent of workers...
What is data security? What your finance firm needs to know
Did you know that financial services firms are 300 times more prone to IT security attacks than other sectors? What’s more, the average cost of dealing with a cybercrime incident is higher in the financial services industry, with the average totalling at 14 million...
Data security policy: how to protect your financial clients
Did you know that 62 percent of data breaches came from the financial service sector in 2019? As one of the most at-risk industries, it’s vital your financial organisation creates a watertight data security policy, for both the sake of your business and your clients...
3 reasons finance firms need security and pen testing
With the average data breach costing businesses three million pounds, you need to do everything you can to protect your financial firm from IT security threats. Achieving this requires a rock-solid IT and data security stance that covers many areas, such as: access...