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Technology services
Eight ways we help, all independent of any vendor. Start with whichever one is on your desk right now.
At a glance
01 · Advise
Strategy and virtual CTO
An ongoing technology lead for your organisation: roadmaps, budgets and independent advice.
02 · Advise
Quote and contract reviews
Is it good value, and are the terms fair? A second opinion before you sign.
03 · Advise
Policy and AI governance
Technology policies written and reviewed in plain English, including safe, sensible use of AI.
04 · Deliver
Projects
Scoping, specifications and quotes, then coordinating vendors through to handover. Device rollouts included.
05 · Deliver
Networks and infrastructure
One network across every site, designed to stay up: Wi-Fi, firewalls, SD-WAN and failover.
06 · Deliver
Microsoft 365 and cloud
Tenancy reviews, identity, email, SharePoint, Teams and backup, set up the way they should be.
07 · Deliver
Cameras, security and building technology
CCTV, access control, cabling and fibre scoped properly for new sites and upgrades.
08 · Online
Websites and online stores
Sites and stores built, reviewed and looked after since 2009.
The detail
Advice first. Projects done properly.
01 · Advise
Strategy and virtual CTO
An ongoing technology lead for organisations that don’t have one. We set direction, keep the budget honest and report in plain English.
Good for: Organisations too small for a full-time CTO or IT manager.
What’s included
- Technology roadmaps and multi-year budgets
- Board papers, briefings and risk reporting
- Independent, vendor-neutral recommendations
- Oversight of your IT providers and projects
- A regular catch-up, not a ticket queue
02 · Advise
Quote and contract reviews
Before you sign, we check whether the solution is the right size, the price is fair and the terms won’t bite later.
Good for: Managed IT agreements, telco, software, printers, security and cabling tenders.
A technical and commercial review, not legal advice.
What’s included
- Proposal and quote reviews
- Like-for-like comparison of competing quotes
- Total cost over the life of the contract
- Terms check: renewals, price rises, lock-in, service levels and exit
- Renewal audits and unused licence clean-ups
03 · Advise
Policy and AI governance
Technology policies people will actually read, kept in step with how your systems are really set up. Including safe, sensible use of AI.
Good for: Schools, not-for-profits and businesses whose policies have fallen behind their technology.
Practical and technical guidance. Get legal advice for legal obligations.
What’s included
- Writing and reviewing IT and security policies
- AI acceptable-use policy and staff guidelines
- AI readiness checks before you switch tools on
- Review cycles and board sign-off
- A register of approved tools
04 · Deliver
Projects
We scope it, get it quoted properly and see it through to handover.
Good for: New sites, refreshes and staff device rollouts planned around your calendar.
What’s included
- Scoping and specifications
- Quotes, tenders and vendor selection
- Coordinating vendors and trades
- Device fleet rollouts and transitions
- Handover, documentation and training
05 · Deliver
Networks and infrastructure
One network across every site, designed to stay up. If one link drops, the business doesn’t.
Good for: Multi-campus schools, branch offices, retail chains and anyone with more than one site.
What’s included
- Multi-site network and Wi-Fi design
- SD-WAN, firewalls and remote access
- Connectivity, backup links and failover
- Comms rooms and data centre infrastructure
- Monitoring, documentation and recovery plans
06 · Deliver
Microsoft 365 and cloud
Your tenancy set up the way it should be: secure, tidy and backed up.
Good for: Tenancies that grew without a plan, and anyone about to switch on AI tools.
What’s included
- Tenancy and security reviews
- Identity, sign-in and access
- Email, SharePoint and Teams structure
- Backup and retention
- Licensing reviews
07 · Deliver
Cameras, security and building technology
The right cameras in the right places, and the cabling in the plans before the walls go up.
Good for: New builds, refurbishments and camera upgrades.
What’s included
- Camera scopes: models, numbers and placement
- Recording servers and storage sizing
- Access control and security systems
- Data, power, fibre and conduit for new builds
- Installer guidance, configuration and staff training
08 · Online
Websites and online stores
Sites and stores built, reviewed and looked after since 2009.
Good for: Organisations that want a site they own, can edit and can rely on.
What’s included
- Website design and builds
- Online stores
- Website reviews and current-state reports
- Before-and-after reports on changes
- Brand guides and logo kits
- Hosting, updates and ongoing care
- Point of sale and store integrations
How we work
Scoped properly. Built once.
01
Start with a conversation
Tell us what you’re planning, reviewing or stuck on.
02
We scope it
What’s needed, what it should cost and what could go wrong.
03
We deliver or oversee
Hands-on where it helps, or keeping your vendors on track.
04
Handover
Documented, explained and yours to keep.
Not sure where to start?
Most clients aren’t. Tell us what’s on your desk and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help, with no vendor to push.
Quote and contract reviews
Request a review.
Tell us what’s on the table and when you need to decide.
Advice and governance
Tell us about your organisation.
A few questions so our first conversation is a useful one.
Projects and infrastructure
Tell us about the project.
The more we know up front, the more useful our first conversation will be.
Websites and online stores
Tell us about your site.
A few questions so we can come back with something useful.