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How Much Does Managed IT Support Cost for a 25–50 Person Financial Services Firm in London?
in IT SupportFor a 25–50 employee financial services firm in London, managed IT support typically costs £100–£150 per user per month. This puts most firms in the range of £3,000–£7,500 per month depending on security requirements, compliance support, and service coverage. Unlike standard SMEs, FCA-regulated firms pay more because IT support must include cybersecurity controls, audit-ready documentation, […]
Is 24/7 IT Support Necessary for Financial Services Firms, or Is It Overkill?
in IT SupportFor most FCA-regulated financial services firms, 24/7 IT support is not overkill — it’s a risk-management requirement. Firms with 25–50 employees experience 30–40% of IT and security incidents outside normal business hours, while FCA expectations around incident response apply 24/7, not just 9–5. This is why many regulated firms include round-the-clock monitoring and response as […]
What IT Support Does an FCA-Regulated Financial Services Firm Actually Need to Stay Compliant?
in IT SupportWhat IT Support does an FCA regulated Financial Services Firm actually need to Stay Compliant? An FCA regulated firm typically needs 6–8 core IT control areas in place to remain compliant, with most firms investing £100–£150 per user per month to cover security, documentation, monitoring and audit readiness. For a 25–50 user London financial services […]
What to implement to solve the problems from 2020
in Cyber Security, IT TipsAs we explained previously, 2020 has been unprecedented. Covid-19 has caused problems internationally, both for people’s health and their ability to work and provide for their families. Business owners have been doing everything within their power to continue trading whilst adhering to ever-changing government rules. Some made a full transition to remote working, others partial, […]
What to implement in 2021: New year, New start
in Cyber Security, IT Tips2020, a year that most want to forget! With Covid-19 came one of the worst health epidemics of modern times, which forced a shift in the way we work practically overnight. Bosses that are usually organised and prepared were struck with urgent business-defining decisions on a regular basis. Work practices became a struggle and the […]