Secure, good-value foundations

Secure, tidy, good-value foundations.

Secure, cost-aware cloud and Microsoft 365 set up properly for a small business. We make full use of what you already pay for, with no surprises on the monthly bill.

Is this for you?

  • You pay for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and suspect you're using a fraction of it
  • You're not sure who has access to what, or what happens when someone leaves
  • You'd like to know your data is properly backed up, and that you could recover it
  • A customer has asked about Cyber Essentials or your security arrangements
  • You still rely on an on-premises server and are wondering about its future
  • Cloud and software subscriptions have multiplied, and so has the bill

What we do

  • Microsoft 365 health check. A review of your tenant covering security settings, sign-in protection, sharing, licences, and how Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive are organised, with clear recommendations.
  • Security and access. Multi-factor authentication, sensible admin roles, device management and joiner and leaver processes, all proportionate to a small business.
  • Backup and resilience. Independent backup for Microsoft 365 or Google data, tested restores, and a simple continuity plan.
  • Cyber Essentials readiness. Preparing your systems and documentation for the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.
  • Migration and modernisation. Moving files, email and on-premises servers to the cloud with careful planning and minimal disruption.
  • Cost optimisation. Right-sizing licences and subscriptions, removing duplication, and making sure you're on the best-value plans.

What you get

  • A clear picture of how your cloud services are set up, and how secure they are
  • Practical improvements, prioritised and explained in plain English
  • Confidence that your data is protected and recoverable
  • Lower waste, and costs that are easy to understand

How it works

  1. Conversation. We understand your set-up, concerns and plans.
  2. Health check. A fixed-price review with prioritised recommendations.
  3. Improvements. We carry out the agreed changes, working with your support provider where you have one.
  4. Keep it tidy. Optional periodic reviews so things stay secure and good value as you grow.
Questions

Frequently asked

We already have an IT support company. Where do you fit?

We complement them. Support companies keep day-to-day things running; we focus on design, security posture, value for money and bigger changes. We're happy to work with your existing provider.

Isn't Microsoft 365 backed up automatically?

Microsoft keeps the service running and offers some recovery options, but it's widely recommended that businesses have their own backup of email, files and Teams data. We help you choose a proportionate approach and, importantly, test that restores work.

Can you help us get Cyber Essentials?

We can help you prepare, by reviewing your set-up against the requirements, making the changes needed and getting your documentation in order. Certification itself is carried out by an accredited certification body.

Can you supply our Microsoft 365 licences?

Yes. We can supply and manage Microsoft 365 and other cloud licences, so set-up, support and billing sit in one place. We earn a margin on licences, as any reseller does, and we'll always tell you if buying directly or elsewhere would suit you better.

Will moving to the cloud save us money?

Sometimes, but not automatically. The bigger benefits are usually flexibility, resilience and less hardware to manage. We'll give you an honest view of costs before you commit, and help keep them tidy afterwards.

Insights

Further reading

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Practical AI

Getting your business information ready for AI

What good data means for a small business using AI, and the ordinary housekeeping that gets your files ready and pays off with or without AI.

· 6 min read
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Practical AI

Microsoft 365 Copilot for a small team: is it worth paying for?

What Microsoft 365 Copilot does, how it differs from the free Copilot Chat, what it needs to work well, and how to trial it sensibly in a small team.

· 6 min read
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