How safe is your data?
Wed, 21st Dec 2011
It is becoming ever more prevalent for cloud based software suppliers to hold ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification. Software Europe, as an organisation, holds this certification.
ISO/IEC 27001:2005 provides a formal model for a business to manage its data security obligations under management control. It is a very good model and isn’t achieved easily; it took Software Europe over a year of formalising its plans, policies and procedures and as a result we have a structure that delivers very real advantages. ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification is independently audited annually and renewal is far from automatic; requiring an on-going attitude of constant improvement. For our customers and potential customers it means that they can feel confident that their data is in good hands, and their service is being delivered through a recognised and audited standard.
Software Europe encourages organisations to make sure any supplier they engage with holds the certification themselves and not by association only. Some SaaS providers may suggest they carry the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification when in fact it is perhaps their hosting provider or data centre that is certified. This would not cover the operation of the actual organisation you are about to do business with. In some cases the words used to describe who is certified are difficult to unravel… there’s an easy solution; ask to see their ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification, make sure it is in date and ensure it covers the solution you are interested in. View our certificate.
New Fuel Rates published by HM Revenue & Customs
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
Company Cars – advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2011
From the 1 December 2011 the company car advisory fuel rates changed. These figures apply to all journeys on or after 1 December 2011 until further notice. The changes that have occurred apply to the LPG rates.
| Engine size | Petrol | LPG |
|---|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 15p | 10p |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 18p | 12p |
| Over 2000cc | 26p | 18p |
| Engine size | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 12p |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 15p |
| Over 2000cc | 18p |
The clock is ticking...
Thu, 24th Nov 2011
Software Europe is looking forward to exhibiting at the HFMA Annual Conference next week in London - 30th to 2nd December at the Hilton London Metropole.
As the leading supplier for online expenses management solutions for the NHS, our experienced Business Development Managers are looking forward to demonstrating how 43 NHS organisations are already saving thousands of pounds using Expenses Health to manage employee expenses online.
With the clock ticking away towards those important Christmas deadlines, Expenses Health could certainly help ease the pressure. Join us at our Stand B12 and learn how our best-in-class automated expenses management solution can help Financial experts drive efforts to improve efficiencies within their Trusts.
WIN a car!
Visiting our stand will also give you the opportunity to enter our competition to win an electric toy car, that you will receive in time for Christmas. You can even treat yourself to our mince pies and chocolate treats!
Not attending the Conference?
Why not register for a virtual tour...