Core, a growing financial services firm, partnered with Zenzero to build a secure, cloud-enabled IT foundation that supports compliance, flexibility, and long-term growth.
Company
Core Fund Services
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Guernsey, Channel Islands
Company Overview
Core Fund Services (Guernsey) Limited (“Core”) is a new, independently owned financial services firm offering bespoke fund and fiduciary services in Guernsey. With a focus on sustainable growth, Core provides fund administration, accounting, compliance, and corporate governance services.
Project Description
Zenzero partnered with Core to design and deliver a secure, cloud-enabled IT environment from day one. The project introduced Microsoft 365 with a streamlined “one device” policy, ensuring staff could work flexibly and securely from anywhere. To meet strict regulatory and data protection requirements, Core also engaged Zenzero’s virtual CISO service, providing compliance monitoring, reporting, and board-level insight. The result is a scalable, resilient IT foundation that supports growth while giving clients and stakeholders confidence in Core’s infrastructure.
Project
Cloud-enabled IT foundation for a fast-growing financial services firm
Project Specifics
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Microsoft 365 and secure “one device” policy
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vCISO service with compliance reporting and board-level insight
CHALLENGE
Building a robust IT foundation from day one
As a start-up in the financial services sector, Core needed technology that could withstand regulatory scrutiny, support hybrid working, and enable long-term scalability. The business wanted to ensure that, while its clients might face complex structures and obligations, Core itself operated with simple, efficient, and resilient IT systems. From day one, the leadership recognised that investing in strong, future-ready infrastructure would reduce complexity, strengthen compliance, and deliver long-term value.
SOLUTION
Secure, flexible, and compliance-ready IT
Zenzero partnered with Core to deliver a robust IT environment designed for both present and future needs. Microsoft 365 was deployed alongside a secure “one device” policy, giving staff simple and portable access to systems whether working in the office, at home, or while travelling. Zenzero’s security specialists provided proactive guidance and hands-on support, ensuring Core met its regulatory and data protection requirements while demonstrating the resilience of its IT setup to clients and stakeholders.
To strengthen governance, Core also engaged Zenzero’s virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) service. This provides regular compliance monitoring, detailed reporting, and board-level presentations, enabling Core to evidence compliance and scale security oversight as the business grows.
“Things move quickly in our industry, and I know that Zenzero will move quickly with us. “
Martin Scott, CEO and Founder, Core Fund Services (Guernsey) Limited
RESULT
Resilient IT and trusted partnership for growth
Core now has an IT environment that is secure, portable, and designed to scale with the business. The combination of Microsoft 365, strong cyber security controls, and the vCISO service provides staff, clients, and stakeholders with confidence in the company’s infrastructure. With Zenzero providing ongoing, proactive support and compliance expertise, Core’s leadership can focus on client service and business growth without worrying about technology becoming an obstacle.
