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New technology to keep MPs in check

A new IT system will be used to clamp down on MPs' expense claims reminding business owners everywhere of the potential to check costs and save face through the smarter use of technology. So what can Utilize do to help protect your organisation?

In the week after the general election, the new intake of MPs was already being briefed on a brand new computer system for managing allowances and wages.

Designed to prevent the excesses and dodgy practices of their predecessors, the system which is called Expenses at Work, was presented to the new arrivals during a briefing by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

The new technology means that members’ claims will no longer be managed by the discredited Commons fees office, which came under heavy fire last year for failing to prevent the expenses abuses exposed by The Daily Telegraph.

Whilst this move spells good news for the UK taxpayer, it also reminds small businesses everywhere of the potential for computer software to help control costs and protect organisations from the indiscretions of their staff.

But whilst this move spells good news for the UK taxpayer, it also reminds small businesses everywhere of the potential for computer software to help control costs and protect organisations from the indiscretions of their staff.

Using IT to control costs and protect reputations

Now if technology can be used to help curb the scheming of even the most devious of MPs, just imagine the powers of good it might hold for us mere mortals. All year round, Utilize advises clients on new ways of using technology to save money and protect sensitive data. Some of the areas we discuss include:

Money saving:

• Sage accounts software to maximise your cash flow and enable cost centre analysis

• Internet telephony to reduce your call costs

• Managed firewall solutions to provide small businesses with leading-edge protection

Face saving:

• MailMarshal and WebMarshal software to prevent email and Internet abuse by your staff

• Sophos technology designed to lockdown your network endpoints to prevent data theft

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