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Dec 53 min read

Building Operational Resilience for Financial Services: Testing DR and BCP in SaaS and Application-First Infrastructures

Operational resilience is a critical concern for financial services firms, particularly as the Bank of England mandates enhanced...

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Nov 43 min read

Digital transformation and cybersecurity trends in 2025

In 2025, the financial services sector stands at the forefront of digital transformation, embracing emerging technologies that redefine...

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Oct 163 min read

Biology – Does It Really Matter? Exploring the Physiological Impacts of Working in a High-Pressure Industry

By Carrie Whamond, Founding Partner at Alternit One In the world of finance, many of us thrive on high-stakes decision-making and...

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Oct 143 min read

Alternit One’s Cyber Attack Scenario – How to Limit Your Risk Profile (Part 2)

By Carrie Whamond, Founding Partner at Alternit One Part 1 of this series explored the first signs of a cyberattack and the initial...

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Oct 143 min read

Choosing Between Google and Microsoft for Operational Software: A Regulatory Perspective for Financial Services Firms

When selecting an operational software provider, two key players often stand out: Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Both platforms...

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Oct 103 min read

Alternit One’s Cyber Attack Scenario – How to Limit Your Risk Profile (Part 1)

By Carrie Whamond, Founding Partner at Alternit One Cybersecurity is now a board-level priority for every business, and for Chief...

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Aug 272 min read

Why AV Technology is Critical for the Future of Financial Service

In today’s rapidly evolving financial market, effective communication and collaboration are vital for maintaining a competitive edge. The...

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Aug 272 min read

Navigating the Regulatory Challenges of AV Technology in Finance

As financial institutions increasingly adopt advanced audio-visual (AV) technology, ensuring regulatory compliance has become a top...

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Jul 113 min read

Why trust is a leading factor in Alternit One’s ESG strategy

In today's business environment, trust is paramount. Companies that prioritise Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies not...

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Jul 112 min read

The importance and benefits of vendor accountability

In today's dynamic business environment, vendor accountability has become a critical concern for companies seeking reliable and...

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Jun 53 min read

Preparing for DORA: A Guide for Financial Services IT Providers

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to take effect in January 2025. Marking a significant regulatory shift, the act is...

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Apr 293 min read

Alternit One’s Guide To Implementing DMARC

Email attacks (spoofing and phising) have never been more of a concern for the financial services industry, and earlier this year,...

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Apr 113 min read

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of email security

The landscape of email security requirements is constantly evolving. This is largely due to the ever-growing sophistication of cyber...

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Feb 213 min read

Embracing and Optimising AI and CoPilot developments

2023 was a significant year for generative AI. Within a few weeks following its launch in November 2022, Reuters reported that Open AI...

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Jan 102 min read

2024 set to establish a new paradigm for ESG reporting

2024 is set usher in a new wave of ESG regulations in both the UK and the EU. At the end of Q4/23, the FCA finalised its rules regarding...

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Dec 11, 20233 min read

Was 2023 AI’s most disruptive year yet?

2023 has been a disruptive year for artificial intelligence (AI) - so much so that McKinsey&Co dubbed the year as “generative AI’s...

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Oct 31, 20233 min read

Navigating Microsoft Copilot whilst safeguarding data security

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Copilot that will go live on November 1st. Chris Steele, CTO at Alternit...

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Oct 3, 20233 min read

The first ISSB Standards sets a promising tone for ESG regulation

At the end of June, The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its first two IFRS Sustainability Disclosure...

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Sep 4, 20233 min read

Cyber Resilience remains a key business consideration

This month, The FT is hosting its Cyber Resilience Summit. The summit is the second of its kind hosted by the newspaper, and follows the...

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Aug 7, 20233 min read

Supporting engineers to achieve their professional and personal goals

Alternit One recently recruited Alyssa Grindstaff as the first female engineer at the business. Alyssa started her career in IT eight...

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