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Increase your technology capability and capacity in insurance and retail. Jumar’s unique blend of people and technology-led solutions has underpinned strategic systems change, transformed customer experience and accelerated change.

Our experience

Jumar has worked with consumer and corporate-facing financial services firms since its inception and as a result has a unique insight into the regulatory pressures that often drive systems change – and the opportunities digital technology can provide when responding.

Changing demographics is driving significant change with integrated, multi-channel customer engagement now the norm. Jumar underpins the technology elements of this change, from maximising the value of legacy systems through to developing user-centric digital customer experiences that drive retention through their simplicity and elegance.

Why Jumar

Flexible

Flexible engagement models – from fixed price, milestone, managed service, time and materials and call-off

Expert

Blend of technology subject matter expertise and resourcing capacity enables rapid engagement, whether Jumar or the client is leading the engagement

Experienced

Significant domain knowledge in insurance and retail banking

Compliant

With mature established processes and strong governance, Jumar is FSQS compliant and holds ISO certifications in 27001 and 9001

News and insight

Jumar accelerates environmental and social value commitment

A major project to revolutionise Jumar’s impact on the environment, communities and society as a whole, has gathered pace with the adoption of a number of ambitious projects.

Women in Technology: Karen Jean-Francois

Our latest interview in our Women in Technology series features Karen Jean-Francois, Analytics Consultant at Cardlytics, an advertising platform in banks’ digital channels.

Women in Technology: Alison Williams

The next interview in our Women in Technology series features Alison Williams, Global Head of Data at dunnhumby, a customer-centric data science company.

Webinar: Winning the race for IT talent

The technology jobs market has gone from one extreme to the other in the last 12 months, having whip-sawed from a client-driven market with significant uncertainty in the depths of 2020 through to a candidate-driven market with significant individual opportunity in 2021.

Women in Technology: Lynne Bailey

In the first interview in our Women in Technology series, Lorraine Rourke speaks to Lynne Bailey, Chief Data Officer at KPMG.

Jumar recognised in Top 200 UK Women-Powered Businesses by J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Jumar, a leading technology solutions provider, is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 'Top 200 UK Women-Powered Businesses' in J.P. Morgan Private Bank's esteemed UK Women-Powered Business Report.

Jumar affirms its commitment to social value

Jumar Group has reinforced its commitment to embedding social values into its businesses, by partnering with Social Value Portal to measure the social value it creates for the community.

Our journey to carbon neutral: paving the way for a greener future

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Jumar has officially become a Carbon Neutral business! It’s been an incredible journey of hard work and dedication from all our people that has spanned the last 3 years.

Growing demand for technology talent

What a difference a few months make in the world of recruitment! As we entered the second wave of the Covid pandemic, the job market inevitably suffered, and organisations were naturally reluctant to recruit people amid all the uncertainty.

David Suttie joins Jumar as Business Development Director

Jumar is pleased to announce the appointment of David Suttie as its new Business Development Director. With a proven track record in driving business growth and leveraging technology to create strategic advantages, David will play a key role in collaborating with public sector organisations to drive their digital transformation goals.

Inside IR35: Attracting the best talent

As lockdown restrictions in the UK continue to ease, businesses have been more willing to bring in new people in line with the economic recovery

London Tech Week - Worth the visit?

Earlier this month, Jumar participated in London Tech Week through our industry association techUK, which is a collective voice for the tech sector in the UK. During the event, techUK was represented by an impressive exhibition stand featuring several innovative UK companies, of which Jumar was one.

Jumar partners with CAST to drive digital innovation

Jumar, a leading provider of digital services, has announced a partnership with CAST, the market leader in software intelligence, to transform the way organisations build, manage, and govern their software applications.

Jumar donates computers to local school to help students during lockdown

Specialist IT recruitment and business technology solutions group, Jumar Group, has donated devices to a local school to support children with online learning.

What does agile transformation really mean, and why is your role as a senior leader pivotal?

Agile transformation is not just a buzzword that can be introduced on day one without any thought. It requires a fundamental inspection of organisational ways of working to address the challenges faced and/or achieve intended goals within the organisation.

Diversity in recruitment

Jumar’s Marcus Berry talks to Sally Andrews-Mercer from CV Collaborator about how to create a more inclusive recruitment process, how to prevent unconscious bias influencing your recruitment, and how to attract more diverse candidates.

How to Exploit Microsoft's Power Platform's Latest Developments

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are constantly seeking ways to achieve efficiency, cost reduction, and automation. One platform that has gained significant attention is Microsoft’s Power Platform.

Women in Technology Roundtable: Supporting the next generation

Jumar’s inaugural Women in Technology Roundtable event took place in November and focussed on supporting the next generation of women in technology.

Technology Leaders Roundtable: adopting, adapting, transforming

The latest event in Jumar’s Technology Leaders Roundtable series focussed on resilience, the challenges experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, the lessons learned, and the impact on future strategy.

Jumar is recognised as one of the 2023 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™

Jumar is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of the 2023 UK's Best Workplaces in Tech™. The list was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Jumar among the list of top 100 organisations in the Small & Medium Size category.

Accelerating digital transformation within building societies

The latest event in Jumar’s Technology Leaders Roundtable Series was well-attended with delegates spanning a range of senior roles from the building society sector.

IT strategies not changed, just reprioritised

Jumar held its first virtual event in its Technology Leaders Roundtable Series last month. The events are designed to give senior technology leaders an opportunity to discuss key challenges, including those presented by COVID-19, with peers from across industries.

Mastering Legacy Modernisation for a Digital Future

At Jumar, we have been delivering complex modernisation programmes for mission-critical systems for 20 years, systems that “can’t” fail, that must continue to provide their service during the modernisation process, and that have often been built and maintained by various teams over the system lifetime.

How do you build long-lasting relationships with new clients remotely?

Over the past 15 weeks, businesses across the country have adapted to working remotely to protect the NHS and save lives.

Aliter completes investment in Jumar

Aliter Capital LLP, the private equity investment specialist focused on the small to medium-sized UK support services sector, has announced the completion of an investment in Jumar, the West Midlands headquartered tech talent, digital transformation and technology solutions business.

Managing teams remotely

As organisations navigate their way through the coronavirus pandemic, many people are coming to terms with managing their teams remotely.

Jumar plants more than 500 trees at Heart of England Forest

Jumar took a major step beyond becoming a carbon neutral business by organising a Social Value Day where a team of 16 employees dedicated their time to a major reforestation initiative.

Jumar shortlisted for industry leading Recruiter Award

Jumar is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Best Candidate Care category at this year’s Recruiter Awards, the UK’s most prestigious honours in recruitment.

Future proofing your business with cloud native technologies

We explore the benefits of a cloud-native approach to your technology investments. Read more on our website.

5 ways to attract more women to your business

The IT industry is suffering from a lack of gender diversity. Right now, women represent less than a fifth of the industry – a number that has decreased over the last 30 years.

Why does gender diversity in the workplace matter?

Diversity in the workplace can bring so much more than a statistic your marketing team can proudly shout about.

What tests determine IR35 status?

The IR35 private sector reform, which will take effect in April 2020, will require organisations that use off-payroll workers to make stringent checks to determine their employment status and where the responsibility for tax and national insurance contributions (NIC) lies.

Don’t bury your head in the sand on IR35

Since the government announced the public-sector changes to IR35 would be rolled out to the private sector, employers have been wondering what this means for them.

Should you pay your contractors holiday pay?

The new rules place the emphasis on the end-user to determine the IR35 status (and therefore the likely net income) of the contractor.

Raising the quality standard – Jumar transitions to an improved level of compliance

Jumar is delighted to announce that it has made a significant step in its ongoing commitment to quality, by transitioning to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard.

Winners of the Outstanding in Technology and Innovation Award 2021

We are proud to announce that at this year’s Solihull Annual Awards, Jumar Technology won the “Outstanding in Technology and Innovation” award 2021 and became Business of the year 2021 finalists.

Jumar opens new Offshore Development Centre in Vietnam

Less than a year since business outcomes specialist, Jumar announced the opening of its first Offshore Development Centre (ODC); today it reveals the launch of yet another centre, this time in Vietnam.

Adoption of Agile methodology within financial services

In this blog, we look at how organisations in the financial services sector can adopt agile methodologies to quickly adapt to technological change and deliver faster ROI.

Improving processes for digital transformation with automated process mining

Improving processes for digital transformation with automated process mining.

Not sure whether to develop or buy a new Policy Administration or underwriting system?

Accelerated digitalisation and virtual operations are now a priority for many insurers. This includes parametric policies or new usage-based insurance, increased automation, tighter underwriting standards, or greater online capabilities such as self-service portals.

QPR Software and Jumar Technology partnership

QPR Software and Jumar have joined together to form a strategic Reseller Partnership in the UK and Ireland.

Common modernisation mistakes – CRM system

We ask our experts, what are three most common CRM modernisation mistakes seen throughout their career

Remote working with scrum teams

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, teams across the globe are having to embrace remote working without having had the chance to prepare for the sudden change of working environment and team interaction.

Common modernisation mistakes – part 3 – CA Gen

We ask our experts, what are three most common modernisation mistakes seen throughout their career - Part 3

Common modernisation mistakes – part 2

We ask our experts, what are three most common modernisation mistakes seen throughout their career - Part 2

IT mistakes over the decade and how to avoid them

Over the past decade, what mistakes have been made in the IT industry and how have we learnt from them? How can we avoid these mistakes in the future?

Jumar Technology appoints new MD

Jumar Technology are happy to announce the promotion of our Services Director, Matt Fox, to Managing Director.

Before you outsource application support

Before you outsource application support… Here are some key questions you should ask

SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement

In Microsoft’s continual drive to deliver greater productivity tools across Office 365, they have been investing heavily in their power platform.

Avoid IT project failures- Project & programme management

As pressure rises to offer new and existing products and services anytime, anywhere, organisations are often required to undergo enterprise-level digital transformations to cater for these needs

3 reasons you might still have Azure Classic VMs in your estate

Back in 2020, Microsoft announced that their classic Virtual Machine Service Manager would be switched off in September 2023. We’re now only a few months away from the deadline when these VMs will stop working.

Questions to ask before outsourcing development

In the coming years, 70% of companies are going to outsource more. However, once the decision has been made to outsource development, the next step is to consider which providers should be approached to carry out the work.

What should we expect from the technology industry during 2023?

Much has been said about the “booming” technology industry over the past few years. Since the end of the pandemic, the sector has reached an all-time high, with huge recruitment drives, skyrocketing salaries, and record company profits.

9 Reasons to use Enterprise and Solution Architecture Services

With fast, continuously evolving technology and marketplace demands, there is significant pressure on IT functions to adapt quickly.

Unlocking potential with the Power Platform

In many organisations, using spreadsheets to log and track data can be time-consuming with employees spending a large proportion of time ensuring those spreadsheets are up to date and accurate.

Agile, it’s more than a framework

An Agile mindset can propel organisations to a place where they have the agility to not only react to changing market conditions (such as COVID-19) but to be leaders in their industry and be ahead of the curve.

Evolution of the CIO/CTO role: technical expert to strategic leader

Around five years ago, the role of a CIO (Chief Information Officer) or CTO (Chief Technology Officer) was perceived as primarily focusing on managing IT infrastructure and operations. The responsibilities of CIOs and CTOs were to ensure the stability and security of an organisation’s technology systems and to manage the IT department's day-to-day operations.

IWD: Practical tips from our CEO to build a successful career

Growing up in inner-city Birmingham in a working-class family, and leaving school at sixteen with few qualifications, isn’t a usual start in life for many CEOs. In 1981, Wendy Morgan began her career as an apprentice for a technology company, she was one of only a couple of women in the organisation and saw very few female role models across the industry.

Jumar launches new brand identity

Technology and application development specialist, Jumar has today completed a major rebranding to reflect the company’s combined expertise and expansion within the public sector, financial services and corporate sectors.

Still using Azure Classic VMs? Here's how to tackle them...

Microsoft’s cloud platform Azure has evolved a great deal since it was launched over 13 years ago, and during that time we have seen many services introduced and retired. This year, a significant element of the platform is being switched off, a move that was announced back in 2020.

Jumar strengthens its Board

Jumar has welcomed Chris Weston, Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), to its board to support the continued growth of the business and reinforce our digital and technology expertise in within Financial Services, Public Sector and Corporate.

Finding the right CIO for your company's digital transformation

When it comes to finding the right CIO for a company, it's important to recognise that different organisations require different types of leaders depending on their stage of digital transformation.

Jumar's Agile Lead on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Robbie Ross, Agile Lead / Delivery Manager at Jumar has always had a passion for working with and empowering teams to foster agile environments at scale. Robbie recently joined Vasco Duarte on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast for a short series covering the many demands of the Scrum Product Owner role.

Why should you consider an apprenticeship in technology?

With the growing demand for skilled workers in the tech industry, many companies are turning to apprenticeships to attract and train new talent.

Big things start small

Black History Month has been commemorated every October since 1987 in the UK. For me, it represents a time for people of all backgrounds to reflect on the contribution of Black culture and history to our society. The theme of this short article is “Big things start small” - a message that applies to each and every one of us.

Challenges and strategies for mothers returning to work

Returning to work after maternity leave can be a daunting experience for many women. Mothers may feel overwhelmed by the challenges of balancing work and family life and concerned about maintaining their goals and professional development.

Why CIOs should review their legacy modernisation strategies as a result of COVID-19

Chris Weston, CDIO at Jumar, shares his thoughts on the biggest consideration when running legacy technology

5 tips to help you feel great in the winter

Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day and at Jumar, we recognise how important mental health habits are to your wellbeing. Sarah Wright, People Director has compiled five hints and tips to make you feel great through the winter.

The four indicators of poorly implemented Agile

“Being Agile, not just doing Agile.” A phrase that I hear often, and often I question what does this mean for each of the organisations that I work with? Agile is truly effective method when done correctly, and I’ve seen the word Agile used widely as a gold standard for problem solving complex systems, but at what stage can an organisation define themselves Agile?

Meet our Head of Business Analysis

Sarah Barrett talks about her first six months with Jumar

Empowering vulnerable communities: personalisation, AI and user-centred design in government services

The focus on personalisation, artificial intelligence tools, and user-centred design (UCD) is likely to increase in the coming years as public services continue their efforts to improve delivery and efficiency.

Building the right team with a cultural add, not a cultural fit

Building teams has changed greatly in the time I’ve been working with people. At the beginning of my career, we still spoke about ‘personnel’ and the people who ran these departments were mostly concerned with process and rules.

The value of quality in your testing capability

Is your software testing capability fit for purpose? If it isn’t working as well as it could, you might be wasting a considerable amount of time and money in other parts of your operation.

Jumar is awarded Solution Partner | Digital and App Innovation on Azure

Jumar has been awarded the designation, Solutions Partner for Digital and App Innovation (Azure). This designation badge was awarded through a combination of performance, achieving new technical certification, training and deploying workloads and systems into Azure.

Approaching digital transformation from a testing perspective

At Jumar we deal with a wide variety of clients across several sectors who have embarked upon a digital transformation journey and one of the areas that we regularly engage in, is how you position your testing capability and strategy to support this.

Why 2023 will be the year of Tactical Automation in business

Automation tools have seen a great deal of investment in the past few years with the bigger vendors leading the charge with large-scale deployments of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.

Five key challenges around gen

As technology advances and business goals and objectives change, it can be difficult for businesses using legacy software to adapt.

Defining and adopting user centred design

User Centred Design is a sum of multiple elements which lead to a consistent user journey. That journey allows for multiple scenarios so that users can choose various paths to achieve their goals and overall business objectives with or without the support of the digital service.

Jumar experts summarise Broadcom Mainframe Software event takeaways

Kevin Tate, Mainframe Portfolio Director and Mervyn Murray, Senior Solution Sales - Legacy Modernisation, attended the Broadcom Mainframe Technical Exchange in Prague. It’s one of three technical exchanges taking place this year, with the other two being held in Plano, Texas in June and an online event in October.

Tackling the challenges of CA Gen systems

Jumar’s CA Gen specialists hosted a webinar to support senior IT decision makers looking to address a range of technical difficulties.

What can you do to bridge the skills gap?

The skills shortage across the UK, and internationally, is no secret with 87% of businesses worldwide saying they have a skills gap or expect to have one within the next few years (McKinsey & Company).

How taking a step back from your testing approach can break down barriers to scale

Many businesses have a long-established testing team within their organisation. These businesses often face challenges which are frequently perceived by the wider delivery and development teams that QA is a blocker to progress and that an overall approach to development and testing needs to be better aligned to objectives.

The five benefits of cloud computing

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

Delivering social value through supporting the next generation

With businesses investing in more robust social value strategies, it’s more important than ever to show commitment to the local community. Businesses should be looking for ways to increase the positive difference they make and one way to demonstrate this commitment is to recruit apprentices from your local area, playing a key part in developing the next generation.

Recognised competencies in user centred design

User centred design (UCD) is an approach to design that focuses on the needs and recognises the limitations of the end user. This approach emphasises the importance of involving users in the design process to create products and services that are both useful and usable.

Aliter-backed technology transformation and resourcing group announces CEO appointment

Aliter Capital LLP, the specialist buy and build investor focused on SME support services businesses, has appointed John Antunes as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its technology transformation and resourcing investment.

Sustainable IT, one project at a time

At Jumar, we've developed a simple methodology that helps our clients embed sustainable principles into their software development initiatives.

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