Investment Banking Software: How to Choose the Right Solution and Effectively Deploy It
When your firm is looking at investing in new tech, how do you choose a solution that will deliver long-term value to your teams? We surveyed over 600 IT and Transformation professionals in global investment banks to find out how they’re approaching strategic tech investments in 2024 and beyond. Read on to find out how […]
7 New Excel Formulas That Will Boost Your Productivity in 2024
2024 has been a great year for new Excel formulas. From enjoying updates to the well-loved VSTACK to better analyzing Pivot tables, discover the most time-saving functions and all the resources you need to master them. Read on to make your work life easier! Discover the Latest New Excel Formulas and Functions Insert Pictures into […]
Our SOC 2 Compliance Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
Embarking on the journey to SOC 2 compliance marks a significant milestone for any organization, signalling a commitment to robust security practices and meeting the standards demanded by the industry. At UpSlide, this achievement wasn’t about ticking boxes but instead about fostering long-term trust with our financial services clients. Throughout this blog, I’ll share our […]
Our Top 5 Copilot Announcements From Microsoft Ignite 2023
It’s been an exciting year for Microsoft; firstly, becoming OpenAI’s biggest investor, then introducing their AI-powered Bing, to launching the ground-breaking Microsoft 365 Copilot. It’s no surprise that at their annual Microsoft Ignite event, the tech giant unveiled a plethora of AI-related innovations that promise to reshape our use of technology in the workplace. […]
UpSlide, Copilot and Generative AI
Microsoft 365 released their highly-awaited AI-powered assistant, Copilot, on November 1st to companies with an enterprise subscription. It promises to revolutionize how we use technology in the workplace and our overall efficiency. At UpSlide, we’ve spent the last twelve years building software to achieve the same result: boosting productivity and job satisfaction in Microsoft 365. […]
AI in Finance: Insights From a B2B SaaS CEO
In the past few months, we’ve seen growing excitement around AI and its potential to reinvent the way we work. However, many unanswered questions remain about practical business applications of the technology, particularly for heavily regulated industries like finance. Having spent the last decade improving finance firms’ efficiency through technology, we wanted to dig deeper into how […]
Our Take on Microsoft Build 2023
This year’s Microsoft Build was arguably one of the most awaited to date. Just a short few months after the announcement of the Copilot System, the developer-focused event showcased the latest tools and services that will reshape the future of the Microsoft ecosystem. AI was the clear (and expected) protagonist of this year’s edition, but […]
Will Microsoft Copilot Reinvent the Future of Work in Finance?
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) arms race is truly heating up. As tech giants go all in on this revolutionary technology, Microsoft’s latest announcements could give them the edge over the rest. Just over a month after launching a new, AI-powered Bing, the tech company has pushed the envelope with the announcement of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Having worked for over […]
What Are the Benefits of Working With a Microsoft Partner?
The Microsoft Partner label means that a company is officially recognized by Microsoft as a partner capable of operating, advising and selling solutions adapted to their technologies (Office Suite, Power BI, Microsoft Azure…). This certification is gained by joining the Microsoft Partner network and then being recognized as an official member by meeting the criteria […]
The 7 Most Epic Excel Creations Ever
Many associate the Microsoft tool with headaches from crunching numbers and tedious charts but there’s more to the spreadsheet-making program than you think. Microsoft Excel may only be 30 years old, but it feels like it’s been around forever and rightly so. Whether it’s at school, at work, or at home, we’ve all used it multiple times […]