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Working from home with Chalkline [video webinar]
What better way to discuss working from home and all the IT challenges that go with it than an online web conference? It's what we're all doing now. So Harry and I joined up with Matthew from our friendly marketing agency to discuss the whole thing. ...
3 cyber threats to watch out for in the finance industry
We don’t want to alarm you, but cyber threats are everywhere. All industries are at risk, but the number one target is the finance industry. In fact, financial firms are statistically 300 times more likely to be the target of a cyber attack, with the volume of...
Empower your employees with remote working solutions
The number of mobile and remote office workers is on the rise around the globe. And, along with them, remote working solutions are growing in popularity too. From executives and consultants to sales and field professionals, the number of remote workers was already...
Remote working technology: 3 tools to boost productivity
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (in a hermetically-sealed bunker), you’ll be aware of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. This isn’t the kind of thing we usually write about, and we don’t want to add to the number of fear-mongering articles that are already...
Transforming the finance sector: 7 ways the cloud can help
The financial services industry has historically been a little risk-averse. But things are changing. A cloud revolution is brewing in the finance sector, with the number of cloud computing adopters rising. Why? Because the cloud offers a way out of...
What is Power BI used for? BI and analytics in finance
A staggering 48 percent of companies say business intelligence and analytics is critical to their operations. In an age where data is at the heart of every business strategy and decision-making process, it’s no wonder the financial services sector are looking to gain...
Microsoft Teams: our essential tech tips and guide
Seventy-five percent of employees rate collaboration as very important to their own success as well as the success of the wider business. For many businesses, using the wrong software or not upskilling staff sufficiently hampers both collaboration and productivity....
What is Microsoft Azure used for? 9 perks for finance firms
Microsoft remains the most popular cloud service for many businesses, including those in the financial services sector. Why? Because Microsoft Azure services offer high grade security, scalability and innovation. What’s more, it enables a smooth move to the...
Digital tech: how tech is redefining the financial sector
Ever since the humble abacus, the financial sector has been using increasingly impressive tools to help get the job done. Thankfully, these days, it’s more about digital technology than counters on a stick. But the principle is the same; with the right tools, your...
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What are cloud migration services? [The complete guide]
Is your finance company still clinging to your clunky on-premise infrastructure? If the answer’s yes, take some comfort in knowing you’re not the only one. It’s estimated that 70 percent of businesses within the financial sector are still only in the initial phase of...
15 things finance firms should know before cloud migration
It's 2020, a new year and a new decade, so it’s time to reflect on how your financial services business can grow. It’s time to start thinking about moving to the cloud, even if your company’s IT infrastructure isn’t there yet. According to the latest statistics, the...
What impact will Brexit have on the IT Sector?
Along with the rest of the country, those working within the IT and technology sectors wait with bated breath to see if the outcome of Brexit is going to inflict any barriers or limitations. The impact of Brexit on the IT sector won’t be fully known until there is...