In today’s financial services and insurance landscape, operational resilience is no longer optional, it’s a regulatory and strategic imperative. Boards and executive teams are under increasing pressure to ensure business continuity, maintain compliance, and protect against evolving cyber threats. Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring real-life examples, practical advice, and interactive Q&A.

Key Topics We’ll Cover

• Business Continuity & Cyber Resiliency: Explore strategies to maintain uptime and protect against disruptions, from cyber threats to data center outages.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understand how to meet FSA and ISO standards with documented processes and demonstrate preparedness- even without recent incidents.
• Automation & Protection Mechanisms: Learn how automated safeguards and actionable playbooks accelerate recovery and reduce operational risk.
• Managed Services for 2026 and Beyond: Get a preview of ANS’s upcoming managed service offering, combining a center of excellence with ongoing testing, planning, and disaster recovery support.
• Real-World Insights: Hear from industry experts and customers who have successfully navigated operational resiliency challenges.

Why Attend?

• Understand why assessing your current landscape and identifying gaps is critical.
• Learn how automation and proactive planning can minimise downtime and protect your business.
• Discover how leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem can help you build a resilient roadmap for success through modern, scalable infrastructure.

Meet the Speakers

Garth Niblock

FS&I Industry Lead at ANS

Garth Niblock is the Financial and Professional Services Industry Lead at ANS. With a robust background in both industries and Microsoft's technology portfolio. Garth brings over four years of experience from his tenure at Microsoft and knows how to get the best out of any investment. His extensive knowledge of Azure and its applications in positions him as a key player in driving digital transformations. Garth’s expertise enables organisations to leverage Azure for innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and fostering growth in the digital age.

Anthony Holland

Head of Cloud Presales at ANS

Ant has been a pivotal member of ANS for the past eight years, currently serving as the Head of Presales. With a robust background in Solutions Architecture within the Infrastructure space, Ant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. His expertise is centered on digital transformation and achieving tangible business outcomes.