Ken Marr

Ken Marr, FNTS Chief Technology Officer (CTO), is a strategic and innovative leader who assists in developing long-term technology strategies to ensure FNTS remains steps ahead of technical change in the marketplace, continuing its long-standing history of providing tailored IT solutions to clients worldwide. While embracing the growing sophistication of technology, Ken works to ensure maximized results for organizations of all sizes through FNTS’ scalable, secure and custom-built IT solutions. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Ken has vast knowledge of IT operations, software engineering, data management and digital transformation initiatives, including the creation of an entire technical ecosystem and many software products, as well as advanced technology platforms. Originally from Juniata, Nebraska, Ken graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Human Resource Management. Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, traveling, hunting, fishing, boating and scuba diving.

IT for Financial Services

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3 Key Benefits of Hybrid Cloud for Financial Industry

In today’s tech-driven world, "cloud computing" has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a game changer. From hosting applications to managing data, cloud computing offers something for nearly every industry. According to Gartner, the cloud...

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5 Common Mistakes During a Data Center Migration

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Data Center Migration

Migrating a data center is a challenging endeavor that requires strategic planning and meticulous execution. To ensure a successful transition,...

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Blog 79 - Featured - F

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8 Signs It’s Time to Start Outsourcing Your IT Initiatives

It is easy to think of outsourcing as just a way to reduce costs and overhead. Organizations contract with an outside vendor to perform an IT...

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4 Essential Components Every Disaster Recovery Plan Should Include

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4 Essential Components for an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan

Imagine your business losing $5,600 every minute that your IT infrastructure is down. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for many businesses when...

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A blue-toned digital illustration of a cloud computing concept, featuring a 3D cloud icon with a grid of cubes extending outward, symbolizing data integration and cloud technology on a circuit-like background.

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Take Your Cloud Game to the Next Level with a Multi-cloud Approach

As businesses increasingly adopt digital transformation, the demand for flexible, scalable, and secure cloud solutions is skyrocketing. The rise of...

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legacy technology

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What CIOs Are Saying About the Challenges of Legacy Technology

Technology is evolving quickly, and organizations' ability to adapt and integrate new technology with their legacy systems is increasingly becoming a...

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Blog 82 - Featured - F

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[Case Study] Achieve Cost Savings and Scalable Infrastructure with IaaS

At the end of the day, every CIO and IT professional is there to enable the business to run at its highest potential. And the last thing a CIO wants...

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Blog 90 - Featured - F

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Why Every Small to Medium-Sized Enterprise Should Consider Managed IT

Small and medium-sized businesses often have laser-like focus on aggressive growth targets and maximizing customers’ positive experiences with their...

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Blog 85 - Featured - F

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4 Key Benefits of Managed IT Security Services for Financial Firms

From June 2014 to May 2017—a period of just three years—almost 250 million financial records were breached, including JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, Experian,...

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Blog 84 - Featured - F

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5 Noteworthy Microsoft Products Reaching End of Support in 2020

Does your company still run legacy software on your computers? Maybe Windows 7—or how about Microsoft Office or Exchange Server 2010? If so, you are...

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Blog 88 - Featured - f

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How to Take Your Legacy System to the Cloud

When your organization makes the decision to migrate your legacy systems to the cloud, completing the move in itself isn’t the goal. Instead, the end...

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Blog 71 - Featured - F

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Bridging the Mainframe Talent Gap with IT Managed Services

Mainframes have been integral to essential business operations for decades, supporting the finance, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and...

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