Eight out of 10 brokers believe their attitude towards technology has become more favourable over the past year, according to the BM Solutions One Specialist IT Index.
Half of the brokers surveyed say the change was partly as a result of realising the potential in technology for servicing regulatory requirements, while 76% say they have recognised technology can help improve general business standards. The survey also reveals brokers favour technology in the office, rather than when they are on the move or in clients’ homes. Just over 90% of brokers use broadband and 73% use desktop computers in their day-to-day business, while only 22% use wireless connections and only 3% use blackberries to keep in touch with their emails. A further 94% of brokers...
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