How BITS Enabled a Dublin Accountancy Firm to Work Securely from Anywhere
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Kenny, Whelan & Company is a long-established accountancy practice based in Dublin, providing professional accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, payroll and taxation services to businesses throughout Ireland for more than 35 years.
As a business handling highly confidential financial information, secure access to systems and client data has always been critical to daily operations.
Having worked with BITS since 2018, the firm trusted our team to modernise its IT infrastructure while maintaining the high levels of security and reliability expected within the financial services sector.
THE CHALLENGE
Like many professional services firms, Kenny, Whelan & Company operated entirely from its Dublin office.
Employees relied on desktop computers connected to on-premises servers, with no secure remote working capability in place.
This presented several business challenges:
- No secure remote access to business systems
- No laptops for employees
- No video conferencing capability
- Sensitive financial information stored exclusively on-site
- Risk of business disruption if employees could not access office systems
Most importantly, the firm needed to continue delivering responsive client service while ensuring confidential financial data remained fully protected.
Understanding The Requirements
BITS worked closely with Kenny, Whelan & Company to understand both the technical and operational requirements.
The objectives were to:
- Enable secure remote working
- Protect confidential client information
- Maintain productivity outside the office
- Preserve business continuity
- Allow staff to collaborate from any location
- Create a scalable solution for future hybrid working
Rather than introducing temporary fixes, BITS designed a secure infrastructure capable of supporting the firm’s long-term digital transformation.
The Solution
BITS implemented a more secure remote working environment that allowed employees to access office systems from any location while maintaining the same level of security available within the office.
Secure VPN Connectivity
Employees could securely connect to office desktops, servers and business applications from home using encrypted VPN technology.
Secure Access to Business Systems
Staff accessed accounting systems, client files and business applications as though they were working directly from the office.
Video Collaboration
BITS introduced secure video conferencing technology, allowing employees to communicate effectively with both clients and colleagues.
Strategic IT Consultancy
Beyond technology implementation, BITS provided ongoing guidance on best practices for secure remote working, helping the business confidently transition to a hybrid operating model.
“From an IT point of view, they have been the best decision for the firm.”
Business Results
The new remote working solution enabled Kenny, Whelan & Company to continue operating without interruption while maintaining the high standards of client service expected by its customers.
Employees gained secure access to business-critical systems regardless of location, allowing them to remain productive while protecting confidential financial information.
The business also established a long-term foundation for hybrid working, giving employees greater flexibility without compromising security or operational performance.
Key Benefits
- More secure remote access to office systems
- Protected confidential client information
- Business continuity during disruption
- Improved employee flexibility
- Reliable access to accounting applications
- Secure video collaboration
- Increased workforce productivity
- Future-ready hybrid working infrastructure
- Ongoing strategic IT support
Why Secure Remote Working Matters for Financial Services
For accountancy firms and financial services organisations, remote working requires more than simply providing employees with laptops.
Businesses must ensure confidential client information remains protected while enabling secure access to accounting software, document management systems and communication platforms.
BITS helps financial services organisations implement secure remote working solutions that support compliance, productivity and business continuity without compromising data security.
“Without the BITS solution we would not have been able to work remotely and remained responsive. It would have been detrimental without a shadow of a doubt, and our clients would have suffered. We need to be able to respond to clients on an immediate basis.”
Business Profile
Organistation: Kenny, Whelan & Company
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Industry: Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Business Benefits
- More secure remote access to office systems
- Protected confidential client information
- Business continuity during disruption
- Improved employee flexibility
- Reliable access to accounting applications
- Secure video collaboration
- Increased workforce productivity
- Future-ready hybrid working infrastructure
- Ongoing strategic IT support
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FAQs
Secure remote working solutions such as encrypted VPN connections allow accountants to safely access business systems, financial applications and client information while maintaining high levels of security and compliance.
The best solution combines secure remote access, encrypted connectivity, collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and ongoing IT management to protect sensitive financial information while enabling employees to work efficiently from any location.
For many businesses, VPN technology remains an effective way to provide secure remote access to office-based systems. The right solution depends on your existing infrastructure, security requirements and cloud strategy.
Yes. BITS designs and supports secure hybrid working environments that enable employees to work from the office, home or other locations while maintaining secure access to business systems and confidential data.
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