Financial services

For financial organisations operating in the UK there is another challenge on the horizon; namely the planned overhaul of the regulatory landscape. With companies set to become answerable to multiple regulators, there are growing concerns over escalating costs and the additional resources required to comply with the new systems.

So how can Azzurri help?

Control costs: Evaluating the existing infrastructure can help organisations sweat existing assets and meet the challenges of consolidation. From reducing call/text misuse to removing redundant fixed lines and rationalising voice/data requirements, an audit provides a quick route to cost containment. Find out more »

Flexible contracts: In this fast changing marketplace, financial services organisations need a flexible contract that enables right sizing of data, voice and mobile communications requirements, perhaps in line with a branch closure programme. Find out more »

Resilience and availability: In an environment that requires at least 99.999% availability to support real time trading and real time back up, resilience is essential. Combine several points of entry into the head office with the use of multiple carriers, to maximise resilience and achieve competitive pricing. Find out more »

Centralise global operations:  Multi-national organisations headquartered in the UK can consolidate all global networking through one organisation responsible for coordinating with multiple international carriers. One invoice streamlines payment processes, whilst users have one central point for 24x7 support calls. The centralised route also enables an organisation to impose control over the acquisition of network infrastructure driving up overall resilience. Find out more »

Maximise innovation:  Financial services organisations want to use innovation such as unified communications. Built in technology refresh is essential to facilitating continual evolution from the use of presence to improve productivity to enabling home working. Find out more »

Manage Resources:  A single source of information about voice, data and mobile services by user, cost centre and manager can transform the way resources are managed. Users can mark personal calls, enabling either charge back or VAT claim back, realising further savings. Find out more »

Links

Financial Services Authority www.fsa.gov.uk
Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com
Banking Technology magazine www.bankingtech.com
Bank Systems & Technology magazine www.banktech.com
The Banker www.online.thebanker.com