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Clue team gathers for January Kick Off

The annual event is a chance to reconnect, reflect and focus as a united team.

Team Spotlight: Sarah Dimond, Senior Customer Success Manager

In this month's spotlight, we spoke to Sarah Dimond, Senior Customer Success Manager.

Clue welcomes NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services

NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services provides a comprehensive service to reduce the risk of fraud and corruption in the Scottish healthcare system.

Infographic: The Clue user threat landscape

Our latest visual highlights the expanse of evolving threats Clue users face daily.

Clue Connect Live 2023: Highlights

Relive the actions from Clue Connect Live 2023 with our selection of key highlights from the day.

Team Spotlight: James Fulton, Customer Success Manager

We tilt the spotlight on James Fulton, Customer Success Manager.

Team Spotlight: Rilwan Aminu, QA Lead

We tilt the spotlight on Rilwan Aminu, QA Lead.

Sanctions, kleptocracy, and the malign influence of hostile states

In his latest column, Clue's Director of Intelligence and Investigations, Matt Horne, explains why robust and effective sanctions enforcement demands a techn...

Insights from Clue Connect Live 2023

Guided by the theme 'Working together to protect society', Clue welcomed users from 80 organisations to our landmark annual conference.

Clue Awards 2023 – Winners announced

Winners were recognised across six peer-nominated categories at Clue Connect 2023.

Shortlist announced for the Clue Awards 2023

Six award categories will recognise the dedication and achievements of Clue users in 2023.

Team Spotlight: Dan Watson, Implementation Consultant

We tilt the team spotlight on, Dan Watson, Implementation Consultant.

4 insights from our anti-doping webinar

Anti-doping leaders joined us to explore how to better protect sports and athletes with intelligence-led approaches.

Nominate your team for a Clue Award in 2023

Want to showcase your outstanding work in intelligence and investigations? With six award categories on offer for 2023, it only takes a few minutes to enter.

Clue Head of Sport joins safeguarding tech panel at SSI 2023

Phil Suddick joined experts to explore the crucial role of innovative technology at the leading forum for safe sport.

Team Spotlight: David Derbyshire, Senior Release Manager

We tilt the team spotlight on, David Derbyshire, Senior Release Manager.

Webinar: Is dope testing still a numbers game?

Sports integrity experts will tackle how we can maximise technology for a proactive approach to anti-doping.

Is dope testing still a numbers game? 

Leaders in sports integrity will tackle whether sports are maximising technology for a proactive approach to anti-doping.

Team Spotlight: Leigh Homer, Director of Customer Success

We tilt the team spotlight on Leigh Homer, Director of Customer Success.

Richard McLaren to join anti-doping webinar

The preeminent sports law expert is well-known for his investigation into state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.

Using Clue for investigations into competition manipulation

Learn how sports integrity teams can use Clue to better detect, disrupt and protect athletes from suspected match manipulation in this free-to-access guide.

Jonathan Kinnear KC to join Clue Connect 2023

Joining the user conference as a distinguished keynote speaker, the ‘legal luminary’ has been instructed in some of the most serious and complex fraud cases.

Tackling money laundering with data, intelligence & partnerships

Combatting fraud with data and intelligence

Protecting sport with proactive counter corruption strategy

Safeguarding in sport - achieving earlier intervention

Clue Connect 2023

Join us at Clue Connect 2023 to explore best practice in investigations and intelligence and create new connections with your peers.

Explainer: Clue for Economic Crime

Fraud, money laundering, and corruption and bribery. Our investigation and intelligence application helps organisations protect against key economic crime th...

The crucial role of outcome measurement in investigations

Our Head of Communities reflects on Clue's latest Measuring for Success webinar, emphasising the critical role of outcome measurement in driving effective in...

Clue appoints Richard Helson as Head of Communities

Clue Communities provide customers and the investigations community the opportunity to connect and share best practices.

How can we overcome sport's data-sharing dilemma?

This issue of data sharing repeatedly raises two common questions; ‘Can I share it?’ and ‘Should I share it?’ In his latest column, our Head of Sport, Phil S...

Decoding the evolving threats to intelligence in law enforcement

This year’s NPCC National Intelligence Conference focused on the themes of prevention and early intervention; Matt Horne, Head of Policing & Government for C...

Intelligence and investigation management software: To build or buy?

Should you build your intelligence and investigation management software in-house? We believe better value comes from Clue.

Clue Communities: Counter fraud teams explore prevention

Counter fraud teams from DEFRA and NHSCFA joined us for a lively day of knowledge exchange.

3 insights from our money laundering & illicit finance webinar

Clue gathered anti-money laundering and financial crime experts to tackle the malign influence of money laundering and opportunities to disrupt it.

Clue’s Clare Elford awarded Public Sector Entrepreneur at Enterprise Awards

Clare was recognised for her leadership, innovation and dedication to community-building.

Watch: Tackling money laundering with data, intelligence & partnerships

In our latest webinar, financial crime experts from Standard Chartered Bank, RUSI and NECC joined us to tackle the dark underworld of money laundering and il...

Team Spotlight: Iona Mott, Director of Support

We tilt the team spotlight on Iona Mott, Clue’s Director of Support.

3 insights from the 2023 National Intelligence Conference

Supporting communities, open technology & data sharing, and technological innovation were key themes at the event.

Enhancing intelligence: The key to tackling fraud at its source

Following our Counter Fraud webinar, we reflect on key talking points. In this blog, we explore why becoming proactive is crucial to tackling fraud.

Understanding the corporate Risk Register

Managing risks effectively is crucial for corporations to safeguard their interests and ensure long-term success.

Clue Software: 58% growth with innovation, talent, and community-building

From Whitehall to the racecourse. Customers are turning to Clue to investigate corruption, fraud, doping and safeguarding concerns.  

Delivering a vision-led Product Strategy and Roadmap at Clue

In his latest blog post, our Head of Product Russell Gould reveals the thinking behind our Product Vision and Strategy.

Why we must normalise reporting safeguarding concerns in sport

Following our Safeguarding in Sport webinar, we reflect on key talking points. In this blog, we explore why normalising the reporting of safeguarding concern...

Webinar: Tackling money laundering with data, intelligence & partnerships

Join Economic Crime experts as we tackle the dark underworld of money laundering and illicit finance in our latest webinar.

Why community and collaboration are central to effective counter fraud

Following our Counter Fraud webinar, we reflect on key talking points. In this blog, we explore why collaboration and community efforts are vital.

Endeavour: More productivity for your investigations

Discover the smarter way to investigate with Clue's latest release, Endeavour.

Joining the dots between counter fraud intelligence

Following our Counter Fraud webinar, we reflect on key talking points. In this blog, we explore why connecting the dots between intelligence is key to tackli...

Does effective safe sport culture start with educating volunteers?

Following our Safeguarding in Sport webinar, we reflect on key talking points. In this blog, we explore why educating volunteers is key to protecting athlete...

3 insights from our Safeguarding in Sport webinar

Experts in safeguarding came together to discuss the state of safeguarding in sport and practical opportunities to improve safe sport culture.

Watch: Safeguarding in sport - achieving earlier intervention

Leading safeguarding experts joined Clue in a 90-minute webinar to discuss the importance of safe sport and how we can better protect athletes, officials and...

3 insights from our Counter Fraud webinar

Economic crime experts from some of the most potent counter fraud agencies in the UK and overseas convened in our latest webinar Combatting Fraud with Data a...

Rob Thomas joins Clue as Chief Technology Officer

Rob thrives on being challenged and is excited to contribute to the growth and success of our leading application.

Watch: Combatting fraud with data and intelligence

Clue gathered experts from SFO, NCA (NECC), City of London Police, RUSI, and US Homeland Security to tackle practical fraud prevention strategies.

Safeguarding software: How to improve your sports organisation's reporting and case management

Fostering and protecting safe environments is crucial in sport. In this article, we explore how Clue can help ensure effective safeguarding in sport.

‘Is it going to be us next?'​ Tackling safeguarding shortfalls in sport

Our Head of Sport explores why it's time for sports organisations to 'live and breathe' safeguarding code of conduct and culture.

Fraud Detection: Protecting your business in the 21st century

We explore the definition of fraud, how methods of fraud detection have evolved in a digital world, and how counter fraud intelligence and investigation mana...

Clue’s Head of Policing & Gov joins techUK National Security Committee

Clue Software’s Head of Policing & Government, Matt Horne, has been elected to techUK’s National Security Committee.

Webinar: Safeguarding in sport - achieving earlier intervention

The expert panel will tackle actionable steps sports organisations can take to enhance their approach to safeguarding.

Why we are now ready to turn the tide on Economic Crime

Our Head of Policing & Government explores how the Economic Crime-fighting community can improve its response with a collaborative effort.

Webinar: Combatting fraud with data and intelligence

In the first of a series of webinars dedicated to tackling economic crime, Clue gathers industry experts to talk fraud prevention.

Straightening the curved lines from law enforcement to sports integrity

Our Head of Sport reflects on a career investigating serious crime and sports corruption - and why the sporting world has a hefty challenge in keeping pace w...

Counter corruption: Getting to the root of insider threats

The threat from corrupt insiders has never had a higher profile in law enforcement, than today. Our Head of Policing & Government explores effective counter ...

How can we detect bribery in a digital world?

We explore the definition of bribery, the evolution of modern bribery, and the importance of intelligence, investigation and case management systems.

Tackling identity fraud with the Home Office

Clue Head of Policing and Government to discuss tackling identity fraud with Home Office Deputy Director at Counter Fraud 2023 conference.

Economic Crime: ‘Reflections from a life on the frontline’

In the first of a new series tackling economic crime and technology's power to disrupt it, Matt Horne reflects on his NCA experience and the scale of the cha...

Explainer: Clue for sports integrity

Protecting sport from match manipulation, corruption, doping and safeguarding threats. Learn about Clue for sports integrity in our latest explainer.

Clue to attend Counter Fraud Conference 2023

Bringing together 350+ members of the counter fraud community, 'Staying at the Forefront of Counter Fraud Evolution' is the theme for the 2023 conference.

Why organisations need an effective counter fraud strategy

Co-written by former City of London Police Commissioner and counter fraud expert Ian Dyson QPM, we explore the rise of fraud and the importance of proactive ...

Clue is shortlisted for ISA Sports Tech Company Award

Making the shortlist is tribute to the importance of effective intelligence and investigations for sports integrity.

Q&A: Matt Horne joins Clue as Head of Policing & Government

The former NCA Deputy Director of Investigations brings three decades of high-level law enforcement experience to Clue.

Community breakouts - a launchpad for 2023

At our User Conference 2022, we invited all attendees to take part in Community breakout sessions tackling pressing talking points.

Detecting match manipulation with data

Global betting data has become the “most important and largest source of information” to detect and prevent match manipulation.

Looking back at Clue User Conference 2022

The message 'progress requires collaboration' struck a note throughout the day at London’s Congress Centre. 

Watch: Ian Dyson QPM on counter fraud in 2022

Clue talks to former City of London Police Commissioner and financial crime expert Ian Dyson QPM about the rise of fraud and how to combat it.

Winners announced for Clue Awards 2022

Winners were announced across five coveted categories at the Clue User Conference 2022 in London.

Why sports integrity needs partnerships

“To counter the global nature and scale of crime, the world of sport needs partners.” - Thomas Bach, IOC President

Shortlist announced for the Clue Awards 2022

Five award categories will recognise innovation, collaboration and going the extra mile to make a safer society.

Clue User Conference 2022 – update on rescheduled train strikes

In response to rescheduled strike action, the Clue User Conference will begin 30 minutes later.

Police ICT Company and Clue - a glimpse into the future?

Clue’s Commercial Director, Thomas Drohan, shares insights on joining The Police ICT Company’s vendor management service as a managed vendor and what the fut...

Clue CEO to chair techUK Interoperability in Policing Working Group

Clare Elford will chair the member-led group focused on tackling data sharing challenges in law enforcement.

'Corruption is a global business' - insights from our sports integrity webinar

How can sport tackle the global business of corruption? We reveal key advice from the experts in our sports integrity webinar.

Watch: Sports integrity experts tackle proactive counter corruption

In our latest webinar, members of the FBI, Interpol, HKJC and more gathered to share insights and advice into protecting sport from corruption.

FBI and The Hong Kong Jockey Club join Clue sports integrity webinar

Clue unveils new brand identity and website

Clue Software has officially launched its new brand identity. It gives me enormous pride to share our new livery and website with you today.

Clue User Conference – Train Strike 5th October, new date 10th November

A train strike has been announced for 5th October across England, Scotland, and Wales. We have therefore decided to change the date of the conference to 10th...

The Clue Awards 2022 – Nominations open

The Clue Awards are an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary ways our customers use Clue to enhance digital intelligence and investigations.

Webinar: Clue gathers global sports integrity experts to tackle proactive counter corruption

In the webinar ‘Protecting Sport with proactive counter fraud strategy’, Clue is bringing esteemed sports integrity experts together to discuss how sports go...

How the PSFA could help counter fraud on a path to prevention

As the UK Government announces the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA), Clare Elford, CEO of investigation and intelligence software provider Clue, comments...

Clue User Conference 2022  

The Clue User Conference is back for 2022 on November 10th, hosted in-person at the Congress Centre, London and streamed live for customers joining remotely.

Proximity, fuzzy and wildcard – Getting to know Global Search

Here, we explain how our Global Search function is helping to enhance and optimise investigations for our users - do you know your fuzzy from your wildcard?

Bringing the Clue Community together to talk Case & Disclosure

Clue face-to-face communities are a valuable opportunity to understand what investigations team need from their software.

Clue wins the Good Award at the SPARKies 2022

Clue celebrated success this week, winning the Good Award at the SPARKies 2022.  

Cifas Fraudscape 2022: Threat rises in cost-of-living crisis

The latest report from Cifas reveals a rise in fraud volume and sophistication. As rising costs of living and remote working contribute to the threat, collab...

Genius Sports partners with Clue to launch the most advanced integrity intelligence system in sport

Genius Sports, the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, and Clue, a leading provid...

Tackling sports corruption with technology

What do we mean by sports corruption and how can we tackle it? Clue’s Head of Sport, Phil Suddick, breaks down the definitions, the role of data and technolo...

Clue shares growth investment story at CyNam

The Clue purpose is to help organisations across industries safeguard integrity.

What's driving sports corruption? An interview with Ian Smith, Esports Integrity Commission

Clean Sport Week: Driving awareness around doping

Clean Sport Week champions clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK.

The Police Foundation: Join research into 'disruption' for crime control

The Police Foundation is currently involved in research to examine ‘disruption’ as a mode of crime control for tackling serious and organised crime.

How important is tech for counter fraud teams?

Three in four counter fraud professionals say technology is important for counter fraud prevention.

Police Digital Summit 2022: Getting the data house in order 

Clue joined the policing technology community last week at Police Digital Summit 2022.  

Do counter fraud teams face a digital skills gap?

Nearly two-thirds of counter fraud professionals found it difficult to find candidates with the right skillsets.

Is automation key to effective counter fraud?

70% of counter fraud professionals claimed to spending too much time on manual processes.

Why data collaboration is vital for effective counter fraud

Half of counter fraud professionals feel overwhelmed with disconnected and siloed data.

How can counter fraud teams improve early detection?

85% of counter fraud professionals are concerned they miss early warning signs - at least to some extent.

Clue quarterly momentum report - Q1 2022

Clue reports robust growth in Q1/22 as demand for digitalising investigations grows

Understanding the connection between animal abuse and violent acts between people

The third week of every April is Animal Cruelty and Human Violence Awareness Week.

Partnering with leading organisations fighting match fixing in sport

On the 15th of April every year, #EUSportIntegrityDay is an opportunity for those who care about sport integrity to show commitment to fighting against match...

Clue's Counter Fraud in 2022 report reveals progress towards prevention

Facing record levels of fraud driven by rapid digitalisation during the pandemic, a new report by Clue explores how counter fraud teams in UK government and ...

Interview with Ian Dyson: three key actions to tackle escalating fraud

Interview with former Commissioner, City of London Police, at Counter Fraud 2022

Rachel Evans joins Clue - Chief Customer Officer

Rachel joins Clue as Chief Customer Officer, with a wealth of experience across multiple industries, specialising in customer experience from pre-sales, impl...

Prevention and collaboration in the fight against fraud

Industry leaders made a clear and consistent call to adopt proactive strategies and break down information silos in a panel debate hosted by Clue at the Coun...

Phil Suddick joins Clue

Clue and Chorus connect to combat crime

Clue and Chorus Intelligence, providers of digital intelligence and investigation software today announced a new collaboration that enables their respective ...

Clue named as 'One to Watch'

Clue has been named as 'One to Watch' in TechMarketView’s UK Police Software & IT Services: Suppliers, Trends & Forecasts 2021-2024. 'Ones to Watch' are 'wor...

Watchlists: Pioneering proactive investigations with Clue

Watchlists signals our continued shift from reactive to proactive investigations.

Clue announces strategic growth investment from Frog Capital

Funding targeted to support company’s international growth strategy and platform innovation to improve the outcome of specialist investigations.

Key themes from the Clue User Conference 2021

More than 70 organisations attended this year’s Clue User Conference in-person at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC.

Data sharing could leave fraudsters with no place to hide

Celebrating success and improving collaboration were the key themes of Clue’s recent Investigating Fraud webinar.

Clue joins leading fraud prevention network Cifas

Clue has joined Cifas, the fraud prevention network that manages the largest database of instances of fraudulent conduct in the UK.

How cloud investigation technology supports safeguarding

Safeguarding has become a key priority for many organisations worldwide.

Reflections from the Clue User Conference 2019

Sharing best practice, our product roadmap, and community feedback were key objectives for the day.

What can policing learn from open banking?

Clue CEO Clare Elford reflects on lessons policing can take away from the Open Banking Initiative.

ESIC adopts Clue to help tackle corruption in Esports

Esports players and spectators set to benefit as ESIC adopt Clue to help tackle corruption in many of the worlds biggest esports tournaments and leagues.

How Open APIs will improve police IT interoperability

In an interview with Policing Insight, Clue CEO Clare Elford explains how police users can get siloed IT systems to 'talk to each other'.

Reflections from the Clue User Conference 2018

“I’ve never seen such an enthusiastic and engaged group of users, even at 5pm when the bar was open”.

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for investigations

The technology's potential lies in pattern recognition and highlighting connections for human attention.

How can investigation software help government tackle fraud?

Government bodies only detect a fraction of fraudulent activity - the vast majority of incidents go un-investigated and unpunished.

How is technology used to combat sports corruption?

Match fixing and its direct links to illegal betting and organised crime have fast become the scourge of many global sports.

The importance of UX for investigation software

Effective UX makes technology simpler, faster and more intuitive – and ultimately, more useful. When it comes to investigation software, this can mean the di...

Tom Gash on the future of British law enforcement

The way we think about crime and policing is dogged by myth and misconception, according to academic, former government adviser on crime and author, Tom Gash.

Independent review lauds Clue for sports integrity

Clue's investigation software was given special mention by The Independent Review of Integrity in Tennis. The review into sports integrity describes Clue as ...

Why is data analysis such a challenge for UK police?

Data is a powerful resource for investigation and crime prevention - but the sheer volume of it means it’s becoming increasingly difficult to manage with con...