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TECHNOLOGY secure service – something which is paramount for any organisation , but especially within the insurance industry . “ A few years ago , the reason people didn ’ t move to the cloud was security . Now , organisations are actually moving to the cloud due to the security provided by the likes of IBM and Microsoft Azure . They have some of the best security experts out there . Their business is built on secure , trustable platforms – they would be out of business if their platforms were not secure .”
Handling the kind of sensitive data AXA deals with on a daily basis means security is something Shah and his team don ’ t take lightly . “ We need to ensure we have robust processes on our side . We are selective with what we put into the cloud , especially from a compliance and regulatory purpose . Cybersecurity is one of the key drivers of this program ,” Shah explains , adding that the global insurance behemoth has a strong legacy to maintain . “ Our brand value is particularly important – when you ’ re buying insurance , you ’ re also buying a trusted brand .”
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Following AXA ’ s success on its journey to the cloud thus far , Shah believes that other organisations will follow suit – or risk being left in the dust . “ Cloud technology is going to
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