IT Consultancy Services
Your First Choice For IT Consultancy
With over a decade of experience, Your IT Department has a proven track record at helping businesses to get the most out of their technology with IT consultancy services.
As a leading managed services provider, we work with a variety of companies, helping them overcome their own unique challenges and achieve their business objectives with technology that works for them.
Often, a consultancy service only offers the theory. However, here at Your IT Department, we design and deliver strategic projects for our clients. From office moves to cloud migrations, we’ve delivered numerous projects on budget and always on time.
About Our IT Consulting Services
Our IT consultancy process gives a tailored approach. We take the time to understand your business and what you need from your technology. That might be an IT project, like moving your IT system over to the cloud, or it might involve us working with you long-term to help you stay up-to-date with the latest emerging technologies.
It’s all up to you! Our IT consultants are here to help you to understand what you need and deliver it to you, but what you can expect from us is to never push anything on you that doesn’t fit into your budget or what you want for your business.
Cloud Computing Consultancy Explained
What does cloud computing mean? Instead of keeping your important files and apps on your own computer, you use the internet to access storage and power from external data centres, known as “the cloud.”
And it’s so much easier than you realise. As Microsoft partners, we can get you set up and running in no time at all. You won’t have to spend hours trying to understand how something works or doesn’t work—we’ll fill you in on everything you need to know.
Wait, isn’t Microsoft 365 isn’t just for PowerPoint, Excel and Word? A lot of people make this mistake, but Microsoft 365 comes with a whole host of cloud-based apps for anything and everything you might need, whether that’s video meetings, speaking to co-workers via instant messages, or even creating your own team site for sharing resources internally. We’ll handle the set-up and you’ll be good to go. And it’s all customisable, so you won’t be paying for anything that you don’t need.
Our Specialist IT Consultancy Services
Planning for the future starts with understanding where you are now and where you want to be. So why not hire an entire IT consultancy team?
With our specialist IT consultancy services, you can confidently plan for the future, knowing you have a dedicated team of experts by your side every step of the way.
And we mean every step of the way. Working with a managed service provider like us means that you’re never left to figure out things for yourself—we’ll always make sure you know exactly what your IT systems are doing for you, guiding you through how to use them and answering any questions without any jargon in sight!
Solving Your IT Problems
Solving your IT problems starts with us having a conversation with you. Once we’re confident that we’ve got a clear picture of your business needs, we’ll start planning the next steps for your success.
Our goal is to not just fix what’s broken, but also to help you take advantage of new opportunities to upgrade and optimise your existing systems so that you’re always getting the best out of them.
IT Budget Consultancy
Sticking with outdated technology can be tempting to save money, but it often ends up costing your business more in the long run.
By identifying the right upgrades and improvements, we make sure that your IT budget is not just spent, but invested wisely. We also offer ongoing support and guidance, so you’re never left wondering if you’re making the right choices.
With our IT budget consultancy and cost savings, you’ll have the clarity and confidence to manage your technology expenses effectively, ensuring your business remains competitive and financially healthy.
Strategic Advice and Guidance
We’ll work with you to create custom technology solutions that fit your needs and budget. Our experienced team will walk you through every step of our strategic planning, and explain not just what the solution is, but how it helps you to reach your goals.
Plus, we offer fast technical support. Our IT support portal lets you book service times that work for you, cutting calls to the service desk by 50%. This means quicker fixes and less downtime for your business.
Project Delivery
Many IT consultancy firms might suggest bringing in an external partner to deliver the project after they’ve made their recommendations. But when you team up with us, we’ll assign an expert IT consultant to work directly with your business, managing everything from start to finish and then providing you with ongoing support.
We also provide full project management, overseeing every detail to ensure everything meets your expectations. This can include introducing new software and hardware, and with our technology buying service, we can find you the best value for the best quality.
IT Consultancy Roadmap
IT is not a fix-once-and-walk-away kind of thing! That’s why our easy-to-read IT roadmaps show you exactly what it is we’re doing, and when. This gives you a simple step-by-step document that includes your IT spending, timescales, problems and solutions.
On an ongoing basis, we’ll provide strategic guidance and expert advice to help you increase productivity, provide maximum value and help your business thrive.
Cyber Security Consultancy
Many managed IT services include cyber security consultancy as part of a standard package. However, this is often based on what the provider wants to supply, not on what you need.
Our security measures align with your business strategy to provide best-in-class solutions. From making sure your set-up is compliant with the Data Protection Act to actively looking for potential threats, no stone is left unturned.
Does your email filter miss certain scams? We’ll set up an advanced AI engine that learns your team’s communication patterns and blocks suspicious emails before they have a chance to reach your employees.
Are you worried about your staff’s cyber security awareness? We provide ongoing training, with simulated cyber attacks and lessons based on their level of knowledge.
How We've Helped: Case Study
When we started working with Wynbrook, a small housing and development company, they were due a new server and replacement computers. Not only did we take care of this, but we looked at their whole system, taking into account that the way that they worked didn’t look the same as other contractors, and adjusting our approach based on this.
Find out more about our partnership with Wynbrook
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What Is An IT Consultant? Understanding The Role
In today’s fast-paced business environment, technology plays a critical role in the success of any organisation. However, not all businesses have the resources or expertise
Why Does My Business Need Strategic IT Consultancy?
As your organisation grows, so does your reliance on IT. Many companies struggle with higher user expectations and not enough technical skills to meet them.
For smaller companies, having a full-time IT Director on the senior management team might not be practical, affordable, or necessary. Instead, the management team can call in IT consultants when they recognise the need for expertise.
This usually happens during specific projects like moving to cloud services, relocating, addressing cybersecurity concerns, or wanting to future-proof the business. These moments are perfect for bringing in IT consultancy to get the specialised support needed.
Do you think your business could benefit from IT Consultancy Services & an effective IT Strategy? Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation. Book a convenient time in the calendar below!
Why Choose Us As Your IT Consultants?
What sets us apart at Your IT Department as an IT consultant company?
Business Alignment
As a leading managed service provider we provide managed IT support alongside IT consulting services. This approach means we understand the business goals, and work closely with you to ensure that any projects give you the desired outcomes for your specific business. We learn your business inside and out so can recommend the right solutions and the most appropriate new technologies. With a full understanding of our customers and their strategy we provide the best outcome for their investment. Interested in cost effective managed IT? Try our cost calculator. Try Our Cost Calculator
We're Experts In Small Business IT Consultancy
Our IT consultants understand the challenges faced by small business owners and their IT managers. As part of your team, we take pride in working closely with you to ensure your technology is up to date with all the latest developments. We offer the best value services that will bring you fresh and forward-thinking expertise, whilst also focusing on affordability for your small business.
Frequently asked questionsIT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FAQS:
We’ve done our best to try and answer some of the most common questions about IT consultancy services below:
WHAT IS IT CONSULTANCY?
IT consultancy is when a business like you has a conversation with an IT professional like us. We’ll speak about anything you need advice on, whether that’s upgrading your technology in just one area or creating an IT roadmap to implement technology designed to take your business performance further.
WHAT DOES AN IT CONSULTANCY DO?
Information technology consultants bring technical skills set to businesses. Among the deliverables a consultant can accomplish:
Help define the scope of your projects
Plan and manage the time schedule and resources
Define and analyse software, hardware and network requirements
Help purchase and implement new IT systems
Handle design, testing, installation and training processes
Advise, manage and support security systems
Assist with Project Management and Strategic guidance
Find out more in our guide on what are the roles and responsibilities of a IT Consultant? & What is IT Consulting?
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF IT CONSULTANCY?
IT consultancies are usually generalist companies – i.e. they don’t focus on one area of commercial IT or software development. Instead, they offer their services as a one-stop shop for network, infrastructure and solutions support or improvements.
An IT consultancy may be responsible for upgrading the hardware within your company, offer specialist installation and provide data security services.
WHERE DO I LOOK FOR AN IT CONSULTANT?
IT consultants market themselves in various places, but all are available online via a Google search or dedicated industry resources and news outlets. Local IT companies are often a great option as they have knowledge of how other businesses in your area utilise physical infrastructure (broadband, data centres etc.).
Whoever you hire, make sure that the company has the following:
A good reputation and track record
Requisite certifications
A strong trading history
Good references, preferably from a company in your sector
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE AN IT CONSULTANT?
Prices for IT consultancy services vary depending on the level of support required. Some consultants will charge for initial consultancy or an assessment; others will do this for free. Usually, consultancies charge a set lump sum for installations, including parts and labour. Why not arrange a call with our IT consultants today.
WHY SHOULD I USE IT CONSULTING INSTEAD OF MY OWN IN-HOUSE IT STAFF?
IT consulting services supplement your in-house staff, they don’t replace them. They provide expert knowledge and can help with the needs assessment, research the products and services needed to meet those needs, and help implement those products and services. IT consulting services also provide strategy consulting, analysing business data, helping your team to understand different IT systems, planning for digital transformation, IT relocation plans, meeting business goals, security such as disaster recovery plans and much more.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IT SERVICES AND IT CONSULTING?
The main differences are that IT services implement solutions and provide expertise to help businesses create and improve business processes. IT consulting focuses on providing strategic IT advice on how to modify or improve solutions to reach the desired goal