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September 6, 2010

Family offices are under increasing pressure to improve their technology. Is it worth it asks Kira Nickerson.

Heightened demand for investment transparency and tighter disclosure regimes have led to a need for greater technological resources at family offices. Businesses switching from a single family office to a multi family office structure and the growing international dynamic of families has also added pressure for up-to-date wealth management systems. However, the complex wealth management needs of family offices have led to serious gaps in areas that family offices can automate and streamline via technology.

Bouygues family boosts its stake in conglomerate

September 18, 2008

The Bouygues family has upped its stake in the family business ahead of a planned entry into the ADSL market in France.

The company’s mobile operator – Bouygues Telecom – has announced that it will launch ADSL internet and phone services in France through its Bbox home gateway on 20 October.

Bouygues is the last operator, after Orange and SFR, to launch its own ADSL internet offer. France Télécom still holds a 50% market shares and 7.84 million customers, which makes entry into the market difficult for minority players.

Every home comfort with Tracy Island technology

May 1, 2005

The world’s smartest homes can be technological wonders. From swish high-definition home cinemas to curtains that open at the touch of a screen. Ian Peel meets Eoghan McCarron whose company has wired homes from Barbados to Hong Kong and Dublin

Ian Peel is director of MCC International Ltd. www.mccint.com

The world's smartest homes can be technological wonders. From swish high-definition home cinemas to curtains that open at the touch of a screen. Ian Peel meets Eoghan McCarron whose company has wired homes from Barbados to Hong Kong and Dublin

Eoghan McCarron is the man behind thewhitehouse, a company that has equipped some of the wealthiest homes in the world. "In many respects my job resembles that of the traditional architect," says McCarron.

IT upgrades for improved performance in the growing FB

November 1, 2003

As a growing family business owner you want to ensure that your business technology infrastructure provides your company with a strong competitive advantage. Here are some ideas to help you select the right technology for your business

Jon Carroll is the co-founder of Family Office Metrics, a New York City consulting firm with a nationwide clientele.