It you own or work in a senior role at a financial planning firm, you’ll know that you have to keep quite a few plates spinning at all times. So, the last thing you want to be worried about is your IT infrastructure, particularly if you’re not a computer geek and words like “network protection” and “data storage” make your head spin… possibly faster than the plates! This is where outsourcing IT services can help.
It’s not just about cutting costs. It’s about gaining expertise, helping to ensure security, which is particularly important when it comes to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) compliance (more on that later), and freeing up your time to focus on what really matters: serving clients and growing the business.
Access expert knowledge
Outsourcing IT services means you have a team of experts ready to get stuck in and handle those really important tasks such as data storage, security monitoring, and network management. Providers like us who have years of experience helping financial service firms with their IT needs bring with them specialised IT knowledge that can be leaps and bounds ahead of what an in-house team might offer. We understand the unique challenges of the financial industry, including compliance with regulations like those set by the FCA.
Better efficiency with experienced support
By outsourcing, you can easily bring in experienced pros to handle your projects and daily operations. And when things slow down, you can scale back without the headaches of managing a full-time team. This way, you can spend more time focusing on your clients and less on IT headaches.
Plus, cloud services from outsourced partners make everything more efficient by getting rid of the need for expensive infrastructure. You can quickly adapt to changes, support growth, and even adopt sparkly new tech without hefty upfront costs too.
Strengthen security and ensure compliance
If there’s one thing you’ll have heard about IT in financial service firms, it’s that your cybersecurity needs to be on fire (not literally)! Financial service firms hold a lot of sensitive data, so it makes sense that your cybersecurity measures reflect that; problem is, cybersecurity can be a bit of a minefield if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Outsourcing IT services gives you access to the latest and greatest in security measures like data monitoring, protection, and backup solutions that might be challenging to implement in-house. External IT providers like us, know all of the ins and outs of cybersecurity, as well as understand the importance of compliance with industry regulations. We can set up strong security protocols to make sure your data stays safe from breaches and cyber threats, so your clients’ info stays secure, and your reputation stays squeaky clean.
Save costs and improve budgeting
Outsourcing IT services is also a pretty smart financial decision. By outsourcing, you avoid the high costs of recruiting, training, and retaining IT staff. Plus, it can help to improve efficiency and lets you allocate your resources better which can save you big bucks in the long run.
Outsourced IT services offer a scalable solution where you only pay for what you require at any given time. This means you avoid the financial burden of maintaining extra capacity. This flexibility lets you allocate resources efficiently, whether you’re expanding services or improving current operations. Who doesn’t love flexibility, right?
Stay free to focus on what matters
Outsourcing IT services allows your in-house team to pour all of their energy and talents into what they do best: innovating, nurturing client relationships, and driving business growth. By handing over routine IT tasks and problem-solving to external IT specialists, you free up precious time and energy to focus on strategic initiatives that drive your company forward. This teamwork ensures that any minor IT issues get sorted out quickly by external providers, keeping your internal team fully focused on smashing those business goals – a win all round!
Does your financial firm need IT support? Contact our team today to find out about our range of IT services.