Derby

IT support in Derby.

Derby businesses don't tolerate slow IT — and neither do we. Your Farnsfield-based team is 30 minutes away when you need us on-site, and seconds away on the phone. We handle everything: managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, Microsoft 365, business continuity, and connectivity — all from one team that actually knows your setup.

We work with businesses across Derby and the surrounding area, within manufacturing, engineering, professional services, tech, as well as many other sectors. You call, you speak to someone who knows your setup, and things get sorted.

If you want an IT partner who answers the phone, gives you a straight answer, and backs it up month after month — that's what we do.

Local to Derby

30 minutes from your door.

Our office is in Farnsfield — about 30 minutes from Derby city centre along the A38. Whether it's a new starter who needs setting up, a network issue that won't resolve remotely, or a project that needs hands-on attention, we're not dispatching a subcontractor from somewhere in your area. We come from our own office, with full context on your environment and your systems already documented end to end.

Why that matters

The right setup shapes how your business actually works.

Derby's business landscape is broad — manufacturing and engineering sit alongside professional services, tech companies, finance, healthcare, and a growing creative sector. Each of those industries relies on technology differently, and an IT setup that runs smoothly for a 15-person consultancy would be completely wrong for a 60-person manufacturing operation running shifts.

We don't assume. Before recommending anything, we look at how your people actually work — the applications they depend on, the compliance requirements your sector demands, how your infrastructure has been built up over time, and where the pressure points are. That understanding is what turns a generic IT proposal into something that actually fits.

Context isn't a nice-to-have — it's what separates good IT decisions from expensive ones.

We already work with businesses across Derby and the surrounding area, so we've seen the patterns. We know what tends to go wrong, what works well, and where most businesses are underserved by their IT. That familiarity means less guesswork and faster results.

The difference

What keeps our clients around.

Dedicated to your business

You'll know your engineers by name. They understand your business inside out. That's how support should work.

Speed when it matters

Fast response times as standard. You call, someone picks up, and it gets sorted. We're 30 minutes away when you need someone on-site.

We fix it before you notice

24/7 monitoring catches problems early — and how we respond depends on your support package.

We'll tell you the truth

If something isn't worth doing, we'll say so. No upselling. Straight-up advice about what actually helps.

Tailored to your setup

No two businesses are the same. Your plan reflects how your team actually works, not a standard package.

No jargon. Ever.

We explain things clearly because that's what respect looks like. No jargon, no condescension.

How it works

We start with what you've already got.

We listen

We understand your operation — what systems are critical, how your shifts work, what's already given you problems. Everything matters when downtime costs you production.

Then we build the foundations

Full audit, clean documentation, monitoring. Everything's in place so support is fast, consistent.

We get to work

Email, phone, live chat — however you need to reach us. Every issue is handled by engineers who know your systems and understand the stakes.

Keep improving

Regular reviews with a focus on preventing future issues, clear reporting on reliability metrics, forward planning for growth. Always improving.

What we do

Every service under one agreement.

Managed IT Support

  • Remote & onsite helpdesk
  • Full outsource or co-managed
  • Onboarding & offboarding
  • Device setup & management

Cybersecurity

  • 24/7 managed SOC & EDR
  • Penetration testing
  • Security awareness training
  • Incident response

Cloud Solutions

  • Private cloud, Azure & AWS
  • Cloud migrations & planning
  • Hosting, domains & DNS
  • Hybrid & multi-cloud management

Business Continuity

  • Backup & disaster recovery
  • Continuity planning & testing
  • Failover & replication
  • Recovery time objectives

Microsoft 365

  • Licensing & migrations
  • Security configuration
  • Teams, SharePoint & Exchange
  • Ongoing admin & optimisation

Connectivity & Comms

  • Business internet & leased lines
  • VoIP hosted in our private cloud
  • Mobile contracts & management
  • Carrier coordination

In practice

What this actually looks like.

30 minutes from your door

Farnsfield to Derby is about 30 minutes on a clear run. Close enough that onsite visits aren't a major logistics exercise — they're just part of the service. When remote support isn't going to cut it, we're there the same day. That proximity is part of the value.

Everything monitored, all the time

Your infrastructure is watched 24/7 by our own monitoring platform. We don't wait for you to report problems — we see them first. Failing drives, unresponsive services, backup errors — most issues are caught and resolved before they have any impact on your team's working day.

Your dedicated point of contact

No call centres. No ticket queues that disappear into the void. The team behind your support knows your business and your systems inside out. When you need something, you call someone who already has the context — and the authority to get it sorted without unnecessary escalation.

Quarterly reviews with substance

Every quarter we go through everything — what's working, what isn't, what's coming up. These are practical conversations about your business and how IT supports it. Not a slide deck dressed up as a review. Honest assessment, clear next steps, no wasted time.

Your team

Engineers who stick around.

When you call us, you get an engineer — not a ticket number, not an automated response, not someone reading from a script. A real person who already knows your systems, understands your business, and has the authority to make decisions. Most of our engineers are senior, which means the person helping you has probably solved dozens of problems like yours before you finish explaining yours.

Continuity matters more than you'd think. The same engineers support you week to week, month to month. They learn how your business works. They know which systems you depend on most, which ones have caused problems before, and what actually matters when things go wrong. That's something you can't build with a ticketing system and a rotating roster.

The engineer who helped you last month is still the one picking up your call.

We keep teams deliberately small. We don't compete with hundreds of other companies for your engineer's attention. That means when something goes wrong, there's always someone available who knows your setup inside out. No escalation delays while someone else catches up on context — the person who picks up your call has everything they need to get you sorted.

Every level of expertise works in the same office. Helpdesk support, infrastructure engineering, security specialists — all under one roof. When your issue needs specialist knowledge, it doesn't disappear into a different company's queue. It stays with the team that understands your environment. That's how you get faster resolutions and fewer dropped balls.

The bigger picture

Why split what works better together?

Most businesses we speak to have outgrown a single IT provider without realizing it. The phone still gets answered, but there's nobody thinking ahead. No forward planning, no quarterly reviews asking what your business needs next. It's maintenance, not partnership. That might work for the first couple of years, but it creates risk.

We built this company to be different. One team handles everything — managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, business continuity, Microsoft 365, connectivity. Your business doesn't run in silos, so why would your IT? When we're looking after the whole picture, decisions get made faster. Security recommendations take your infrastructure into account. Cloud migrations factor in your connectivity. Nothing gets lost in the handoff between vendors.

When everything's under one roof, problems get solved faster and nothing falls between the cracks.

That integration matters most when things go wrong. When a security incident happens, we're already monitoring your connectivity and backup systems. When you're planning a migration to the cloud, the same team handling your Microsoft 365 licensing knows exactly what you're moving and why. There's no confusion about who owns what — we own it all.

The result is simpler than you'd think. Your team stops juggling vendor relationships and gets on with running the business. Your infrastructure stays solid, your security stays tight, and you're better positioned for whatever comes next. One team, one relationship, one phone call.

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What do you actually cover?

Everything a business needs from IT. Managed IT support (remote and onsite helpdesk, device management, onboarding and offboarding), cybersecurity (24/7 managed SOC, endpoint protection, penetration testing, incident response), cloud solutions (our private cloud, Azure, AWS), business continuity (backups, disaster recovery, continuity planning), Microsoft 365 (licensing, migrations, security configuration, ongoing admin), and connectivity and comms (business internet, VoIP, mobile). Some clients take everything, others pick what they need — and we tailor it around how your team actually works. It all sits under one roof, managed by the same team.

How quickly can someone be onsite if we need them?

Our office is in Farnsfield — about 30 minutes from Derby along the A38. The vast majority of issues are resolved remotely within minutes, but when hands-on attention is needed, we don't make you wait. We dispatch from our own office, not through subcontractors somewhere in your area. That means we come with full context on your setup, your systems are documented properly, and the person arriving at your door already knows what they're walking into. For support packages that include onsite visits, you get responsive, same-day service.

Is cybersecurity included or is that separate?

It's a separate service, but it's one of our core offerings — we manage it end to end. 24/7 managed SOC, endpoint protection, penetration testing, security awareness training, and incident response. We layer it properly — best-in-class solutions at every level, working together to keep your business protected. Most of it runs quietly in the background without your team even noticing. When something does flag, we're already investigating before you know about it.

We're on Microsoft 365 — can you look after that too?

Yes. Licensing, migrations, security configuration, ongoing admin — we take care of everything. As a Microsoft Partner, we handle it properly from the start. Most businesses aren't getting half the value from their licences because nobody's configured them right — conditional access policies, data loss prevention, proper Teams governance. We sort that out and keep it optimized as your needs change. You'll actually use the tools properly instead of letting them sit configured half-heartedly.

Will you cover the wider Derby area like Belper and Ashbourne?

Yes — we support businesses across the wider Derby area, including Belper, Ashbourne, Duffield, Spondon, Alvaston, and Castle Donington. Our Farnsfield office is centrally positioned, so everywhere in the Derby corridor is within 30-40 minutes. The A38 is a direct route from Farnsfield into Derby without the hassle of city-centre navigation. If you're based anywhere in that area, onsite visits are practical and regular — not something we charge premium rates for.

How much does IT support cost?

Managed IT support is priced per user, per month — the cost depends on team size and support level. Other services like cybersecurity, cloud hosting, and connectivity are quoted based on what you actually need — not a padded standard package. No hidden extras, no surprise invoices. We build your plan around the services that make sense for your business and scale it as you grow. Head to our pricing page for a quick estimate, or get in touch and we'll put something specific together that matches your actual needs.

What if we already have an IT provider we're not happy with?

Most of our clients came to us from another provider — it's one of the most common transitions we handle. We do a full audit of what you've got, produce clean documentation, and manage a proper handover so nothing gets missed or forgotten. There's no disruption to your team, no awkward overlap period where you're paying both providers, and we don't start billing until we're actually in place and supporting you. The switch is usually smoother than people expect because we treat the migration seriously.

What happens if our systems go down?

That's where business continuity comes in. We design backups, disaster recovery infrastructure, and continuity plans tailored to your business — not generic templates. When something goes wrong, there's a tested plan to get you back up fast. We don't wait for a disaster to find out whether the backups actually work. Everything is tested regularly, documented clearly, and built around realistic recovery time objectives that make sense for your business and how it operates. Most downtime gets prevented in the first place.

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IT that keeps your business moving.

That's what we're here for.

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