What is IT consultancy?
IT consultancy is the process of advising organisations on IT solutions which can help them to achieve their business aspirations and goals. Presently, the technology world is growing at a remarkable rate. The strategic use of IT within businesses is becoming increasingly more present due to its efficiency-boosting capabilities, whilst also creating a competitive advantage. At ACS, we have provided IT consultations to UK businesses for the past 30 years. It is because of this, we are confident that we can provide an IT strategy which runs in-line with your business needs, regardless of the size or sector.
IT consultancy services tailored to you
It’s important to find an IT consultant that understands your business. That’s why we will initially sit down with you to learn about your business and how it is run. From this, we will work with you directly to identify what your business goals are and provide a roadmap on how you can utilise technology solutions to achieve them. Having provided consultancy services to all types of businesses, we have the experience to tailor the amount and level of consultancy specifically to your needs. So, whether you are an SME just looking for some guidance, or an IT manager looking for an expert opinion on a digital transformation, we can help.At ACS, we pride ourselves on building long-lasting business partnerships, meaning we will strive to be more than just your IT consultant. It is because of this, many of our clients have stayed loyal to us for a number of years. In return, we have kept our clients up to date with the latest technology solutions, helping them to stay a step ahead of their competitors.
What types of IT consultancy do we provide?
Our expert IT consultants have provided advice to UK businesses for several years. So, no matter your size or situation, they will be able to provide you with reliable information to meet your expectations and requirements.GDPR is an EU law which requires organisations to safeguard personal data and uphold the privacy rights of anyone in the EU territory.
ACS can help your business understand your GDPR requirements by implementing a plan of action to tackle all aspects of data processing and security.
The increase in remote working this past year has made cyber security a hot topic. Businesses are increasingly having to find solutions to secure their network whilst making remote access as seemless as possible.
ACS can guide your businesss on how to minimise your exposure by using a multi-layered approach of both staff-training and cloud security solutions.
Often, businesses do not understand the impact of business interruption until it happens to them. ACS have helped many clients achieve the ISO 27001 accreditation which reassures a business that they have sufficient processes and procedures in place to minimise distruption.
ACS will also demonstrate to your business how migrating to the cloud can simplify this task.
In today’s workplace, the presence of policies and procedures has never been higher. Whether it's an IT Policy or a Starters and Leavers process, these documents communicate to staff and customers about your company’s culture and how you do business.
ACS can support your business with the creation of these policies and communicate them to your teams and partners.
Whether it’s an upgrade of an existing system or a complete digital transformation, change is never easy. Getting all staff to understand the reasons for these changes, and explaining the benefits is often the biggest hurdle faced by businesses.
ACS can help by a using a mixture of training programs, automations and feedback analysis to not only manage the change but also monitor and assess the results.
With cyber security at the forefront of many businesses’ priorities, ACS can offer your business peace of mind in knowing that your devices are being proactively managed using cloud technologies. These solutions can help to deploy important patch updates whilst also reporting on security incidences.
ACS can undertake an audit to better understand your business and its processes. In many cases we will suggest ways of automating repetitive tasks using a mixture of flows and apps, which form part of the Microsoft 365 Platform to drive efficiency and cost savings.