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Business Talks · Jan 25, 2024 · 40 min

IT challenges for businesses

In this episode we discuss the current IT challenges that businesses are facing in an ever-developing space. Jamie Lane is joined by David Fazakerley, our IT Director, and Chris White, Head of Strategic Consultancy at QuoStar, who are a full-service IT provider. Their insights reveal a transformation where IT departments morph from traditional service providers to strategic partners, selecting the best technologies and collaborations to advance business aims. They dissect the puzzle of IT budgeting, emphasising that the true value of IT investment often only becomes apparent in the face of adversity, such as a cybersecurity breach. This conversation is an eye-opener for anyone questioning the return on their IT spend. Finally, we venture into the AI realm, where the promise of innovation meets the challenge of safeguarding privileged information. Join us for a discussion that's not just about the future – it's about shaping it. For more Business Talks Podcasts, head to: www.saffery.com/insights/podcasts/ Saffery official website Visit saffery.com Follow Saffery online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saffery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffery_uk/ Email: info@saffery.com This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute formal tax advice. Professional advice should be sought based on individual circumstances.

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In this episode we discuss the current IT challenges that businesses are facing in an ever-developing space.

Jamie Lane is joined by David Fazakerley, our IT Director, and Chris White, Head of Strategic Consultancy at QuoStar, who are a full-service IT provider.

Their insights reveal a transformation where IT departments morph from traditional service providers to strategic partners, selecting the best technologies and collaborations to advance business aims. They dissect the puzzle of IT budgeting, emphasising that the true value of IT investment often only becomes apparent in the face of adversity, such as a cybersecurity breach. This conversation is an eye-opener for anyone questioning the return on their IT spend.

Finally, we venture into the AI realm, where the promise of innovation meets the challenge of safeguarding privileged information.

Join us for a discussion that's not just about the future – it's about shaping it.

For more Business Talks Podcasts, head to: www.saffery.com/insights/podcasts/


Saffery official website

Visit saffery.com


Follow Saffery online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saffery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffery_uk/


Email: info@saffery.com 


This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute formal tax advice. Professional advice should be sought based on individual circumstances.

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