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IT Support Cambridge – Managed IT Services for Local Businesses

We provide IT support specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses across Cambridge city, Cambridge Science Park, St John’s Innovation Park, and nearby areas including Ely, Newmarket, and Huntingdon. Our team understands the unique technology challenges facing growing companies in one of the UK’s most innovative business regions.

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Fast, local IT support in Cambridge for SMEs

This page is for small and medium-sized businesses, research organisations, and non-profits in Cambridge seeking reliable, local IT support. We explain our managed IT services, cloud solutions, cyber security, and consultancy, and why these matter for business growth and resilience in Cambridge’s competitive environment. Reliable IT support is essential for Cambridge businesses to maintain productivity, protect sensitive data, and stay ahead in a region known for innovation and rapid growth. With the right IT partner, your organisation can minimise downtime, control costs, and focus on what you do best.

We provide IT support specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses across Cambridge city, Cambridge Science Park, St John’s Innovation Park, and nearby areas including Ely, Newmarket, and Huntingdon. Our team understands the unique technology challenges facing growing companies in one of the UK’s most innovative business regions.

Our responsive service desk delivers clear SLAs with a 15-minute average response to critical tickets during business hours. Whether your team works from a dedicated office, hot-desks at WeWork Cambridge, or operates a hybrid model across multiple locations, we keep your systems running smoothly with both remote support and on-site visits.

What you can expect from our IT support services:

  • Unlimited support via phone, email, or online portal
  • Same-day on-site response for contract clients within Cambridge
  • A single partner for all your IT needs—no juggling multiple vendors
  • Predictable monthly costs with no surprise bills
  • Proactive monitoring to catch problems before they cause downtime

Less downtime. Lower costs. One reliable team to call. That’s what Cambridge businesses tell us they want—and that’s exactly what we deliver.

About our Cambridge IT support company

We are a Cambridge-based IT provider with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting local organisations. Our head office is located near the CB4 business district on Milton Road, placing us within easy reach of the Science Park, city centre, and surrounding business hubs.

Our dedicated team includes qualified engineers, helpdesk staff, and project managers holding certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and Cyber Essentials. We’re not a faceless call centre—our friendly team knows the Cambridge area and builds genuine relationships with the clients we serve.

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Why Cambridge businesses trust us:

  • More than 100 years of combined team experience across IT infrastructure, security, and cloud platforms
  • Supporting over 2,000 endpoints across Cambridgeshire
  • 99.8% average system uptime maintained for clients in 2023
  • Microsoft Partner status and Cyber Essentials certified
  • Client focused approach with dedicated account managers

We work across a range of sectors common to Cambridge: technology start-ups, research labs, law firms, accountancy practices, schools, and non-profits. Whatever your industry, our specialists adapt to your business needs and deliver tangible business results.

Managed IT support services in Cambridge

Fully managed IT support offers an outsourced alternative to building an expensive in-house IT team. Instead of hiring, training, and retaining technical staff, you pay a fixed monthly fee per user or per device and gain access to a complete IT department whenever you need it.

This model is especially cost effective for companies with 10–250 staff. We handle everything from day-to-day troubleshooting to long-term IT strategy, enabling you to focus on running your business rather than worrying about technology.

For larger organisations with internal IT teams, we act as third-line escalation support—stepping in for complex issues, major projects, or additional capacity during busy periods.

What a managed IT contract typically includes:

Service

What’s covered

Unlimited remote support

Phone, email, and portal-based helpdesk during support hours

Scheduled on-site visits

Regular engineer visits for proactive maintenance

Proactive monitoring

24/7 surveillance of servers, workstations, and networks

Patch management

Security updates installed outside business hours

Endpoint protection

Next-generation antivirus and threat detection

Vendor liaison

Coordination with ISPs, software providers, and hardware suppliers

We regularly support fast-growing start-ups moving into Cambridge Science Park, professional firms opening second offices in the city centre, and established businesses upgrading creaking systems to modern platforms. Our managed IT services flex with your organisation as you grow.

Remote and on-site IT support

Our helpdesk operates from 8:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, with optional 24/7 cover available for critical infrastructure and out-of-hours incidents. Expert engineers resolve most issues remotely using secure access tools, meaning problems are often fixed within minutes of being reported.

When on-site work is required, we dispatch engineers to offices across Cambridge, Ely, St Ives, and surrounding villages. Travel times within the city are short, so contract clients typically receive same-day or next-business-day visits.

Common on-site tasks we handle:

  • Hardware failures and replacements
  • New office setups and equipment installations
  • Cabling tidy-ups and patching
  • Wi-Fi surveys and access point installation
  • Moves between local premises
  • Server and network equipment maintenance

Our friendly approach means you always know who to call and what to expect. No automated phone trees—just real people who understand your business and your IT environment.

IT service management and monitoring

We use professional remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools to keep an eye on your servers, workstations, network devices, and cloud services around the clock. This proactive approach catches small issues before they become expensive problems.

How we manage your IT environment:

  • 24/7 automated monitoring with instant alerts for critical events
  • Security patches and firmware updates installed outside core hours
  • All tickets tracked in a service management system with clear priorities (P1–P4)
  • Defined response and resolution targets for every ticket type
  • Monthly or quarterly service review meetings to discuss performance and upcoming changes

Our systematic approach keeps your networks safe and your data protected. You receive regular reports showing what we’ve done, what we’ve prevented, and what improvements we recommend for the coming months.

Cloud services and Microsoft 365 for Cambridge businesses

Cloud services like Microsoft 365 and Azure have become standard for Cambridge businesses that need secure remote working and seamless collaboration. Moving to the cloud reduces capital expenditure on servers, simplifies backups, and lets your team access files and applications from anywhere.

We plan and execute cloud migration services from on-premise servers or legacy email systems (POP/IMAP) to modern platforms. Whether you’re consolidating multiple tenants after a merger or setting up a brand-new environment for a growing team, we handle the technical complexity so you can focus on your business goals.

Cloud services we provide:

  • Microsoft 365 licensing, setup, and ongoing support
  • Azure infrastructure design and management
  • Email and data migration from existing systems
  • Hybrid cloud configurations connecting on-premise servers with cloud resources
  • Backup and disaster recovery in the cloud
  • Cost optimisation reviews to control monthly cloud spending
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Microsoft 365 setup and support

Microsoft 365 combines familiar tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook with powerful collaboration features including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. We help Cambridge businesses get the most from their investment through proper configuration and user training.

Our Microsoft 365 services include:

  • Licensing advice to ensure you’re on the right plan for your needs
  • Tenant configuration and security hardening
  • Email migration from legacy systems with minimal disruption
  • SharePoint and OneDrive setup for document collaboration
  • Teams configuration for meetings, chat, and voice calling
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies
  • Intune enrolment for device management and security
  • Staff training to boost productivity and adoption

We create standardised device build images that automatically enrol into Intune, making it simple to onboard new starters and manage remote workers. Security is built in from day one with properly configured admin accounts and access controls.

Azure and other cloud platforms

Azure provides flexible hosting for line-of-business applications, remote desktops, and development environments. We design and manage Azure infrastructure for software companies, research organisations, and growing businesses across Cambridge.

Typical Azure projects we deliver:

  • Virtual machine deployment and right-sizing
  • Backup and disaster recovery implementation
  • VPN and Azure Virtual WAN for secure office connectivity
  • Hybrid environments connecting local servers with cloud resources
  • SQL database hosting and management
  • Cost optimisation and reserved instance planning

Regular reviews keep your cloud spending under control while ensuring performance meets your needs. We monitor usage patterns and recommend adjustments to stay ahead of unnecessary costs.

Cyber security and compliance

Cyber security is a core part of every support contract—not an optional extra. Phishing attacks, ransomware, and data breaches affect businesses of all sizes, and Cambridge organisations are no exception.

We align our security practices with UK standards including Cyber Essentials and sector-specific requirements for law firms, financial services, and education providers. Our cyber security solutions provide multiple layers of protection to keep your business, data, and reputation secure.

Security measures we implement as standard:

  • Next-generation antivirus with behavioural detection
  • Email filtering to block phishing and malicious attachments
  • DNS filtering to prevent access to dangerous websites
  • Multi-factor authentication across all critical systems
  • Secure remote access solutions for hybrid workers
  • Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
  • Simulated phishing campaigns to raise staff awareness

Our cyber security services go beyond basic antivirus. We implement cutting edge solutions including managed detection and response (MDR) to identify and contain threats before they cause damage.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus support

Many Cambridge organisations need Cyber Essentials certification to meet supplier requirements, win contracts, or strengthen insurance applications. We help you prepare for certification by auditing your systems and closing identified gaps.

Our Cyber Essentials preparation process:

  • Asset discovery to identify all devices and software in scope
  • Policy review and documentation updates
  • Configuration hardening across firewalls, devices, and user accounts
  • Patch status checks and remediation
  • User account clean-up and access control review
  • Technical lead during certification assessments
  • Liaison with certification bodies to simplify the process

Certification demonstrates your commitment to security and provides a baseline that protects against common attack vectors. We make the process straightforward so you can achieve compliance without disrupting daily operations.

Disaster recovery and business continuity

Robust backups and a documented recovery plan protect your business against server failure, accidental deletion, cyber attacks, or power outages. We design backup solutions with clear recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) tailored to your risk tolerance.

Our approach to disaster recovery:

  • Image-based backups of servers and critical workstations
  • Cloud backup of Microsoft 365 data (email, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
  • Regular restore tests to verify data integrity
  • Documented recovery procedures shared with key stakeholders
  • Offsite backup copies to protect against local disasters

A typical scenario: if a file server fails, we can restore it within hours rather than days. Staff receive clear instructions on what to do during an incident, minimising confusion and getting your business back to normal quickly.

Network support, Wi-Fi, and connectivity

We design, install, and support wired and wireless networks for offices, labs, and multi-site businesses across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Reliable network infrastructure underpins everything else—without it, cloud services, VoIP phones, and critical applications simply don’t work.

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Network services we provide:

  • Network design for new offices and refurbishments
  • Business-grade routers, firewalls, switches, and access points from vendors like Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Fortinet
  • Firewall configuration and security policy management
  • Liaison with internet providers for fibre and leased-line connections
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of network equipment
  • Wi-Fi surveys and optimisation for modern open-plan offices

We work with local internet providers to order, upgrade, or troubleshoot connectivity issues for Cambridge postcodes. When your internet goes down, we coordinate the fix so you don’t have to chase multiple suppliers.

Structured cabling and office moves

Moving office is stressful enough without worrying about whether your IT will work on day one. We handle the technology side of office moves within Cambridge, from initial survey through to post-move testing.

Office move services include:

  • CAT6 cabling installation, cabinet setup, patching, and labelling
  • Coordination with electricians and building landlords
  • Server, workstation, and telephony migration
  • Evening and weekend moves to minimise disruption
  • Post-move testing of connectivity, printing, and shared resources

We ensure network readiness before your team arrives, so staff can start working immediately. No waiting around for engineers, no first-day frustrations.

Business connectivity and Wi-Fi optimisation

Modern offices rely on strong, consistent Wi-Fi. Hot-desking, video meetings, and cloud applications all demand bandwidth and coverage that basic consumer routers can’t deliver.

Our Wi-Fi and connectivity services:

  • Professional Wi-Fi surveys with heatmaps and coverage analysis
  • Optimal access point placement and channel planning
  • Guest Wi-Fi separation for visitors and contractors
  • Bandwidth management and quality of service configuration
  • 4G/5G backup connections for sites with unreliable fixed-line services

The result: stronger signal, fewer dropouts, and better performance in meeting rooms and open-plan spaces. We also assist rural Cambridgeshire businesses where fixed-line connectivity is less reliable with mobile backup solutions that keep you connected.

Strategic IT consultancy and planning

We provide ongoing strategic advice, not just reactive support. Technology should enable your business goals—not hold them back. That’s why we form long term partnerships with clients and help plan technology investments over the next 12–36 months.

What strategic IT consultancy includes:

  • Assigned virtual IT director or account manager
  • Quarterly review meetings to discuss roadmaps, budgets, and upcoming changes
  • IT strategy documents aligned with business objectives
  • Hardware refresh planning and lifecycle management
  • Standardisation of software, hardware, and processes
  • Policy guidance for security, acceptable use, and data protection

Whether you’re expanding into new locations, growing headcount, or preparing for audits, we help you plan ahead. Our IT experts identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost savings over time while ensuring your infrastructure supports future growth.

IT audits and health checks

Before making major changes or investments, it pays to understand exactly where you stand. Our structured IT audit service provides a clear picture of your existing environment, highlighting risks and opportunities.

What we review during an IT audit:

Area

What we assess

Infrastructure

Server health, storage capacity, hardware age

Security

Firewall rules, antivirus status, user permissions

Backups

Backup success rates, restore testing, offsite copies

Network

Topology, switch configuration, Wi-Fi coverage

Licensing

Software compliance, unused subscriptions, optimisation opportunities

Documentation

Network diagrams, passwords, procedures

Findings are presented in a clear report with risk ratings, recommended actions, and a prioritised roadmap. Audits are particularly valuable before mergers, office moves, or major system changes—they reduce surprises and unplanned costs.

How we onboard new IT support clients in Cambridge

Switching IT provider doesn’t have to be disruptive. We follow a structured onboarding process over several weeks that minimises risk and ensures a smooth handover. Most transitions complete with no downtime and clear communication to staff throughout.

Onboarding stages:

  1. Initial consultation and discovery
  2. Technical assessment and scoping
  3. Proposal and agreement
  4. Handover coordination with previous provider
  5. Implementation of monitoring and security tools
  6. Steady-state support and optimisation

We document your systems thoroughly, implement quick-win security improvements immediately, and then move to longer-term optimisation based on our findings.

Initial consultation and assessment

We offer a free, no-obligation consultation by phone, video, or on-site in Cambridge to understand your current challenges, systems, and goals. This conversation helps us identify what’s working, what isn’t, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

Information we gather during discovery:

  • Number of users and office locations
  • Core applications and line-of-business software
  • Existing contracts with other vendors
  • Current pain points (slow systems, security worries, unreliable Wi-Fi)
  • Budget parameters and timeline expectations

Subject to access being granted, we carry out a technical assessment to build a complete picture of your IT environment. This allows us to scope the right support package and provide a clear proposal with realistic timelines and transparent costs.

Transition, implementation, and ongoing support

We coordinate with any outgoing IT provider to obtain documentation, backups, and credentials securely. This follows an agreed schedule that protects your data and maintains service continuity throughout the transition.

Early implementation steps:

  • Install monitoring agents on servers and workstations
  • Deploy remote support software for helpdesk access
  • Verify backup integrity and implement improvements where needed
  • Apply security baselines including MFA and endpoint protection
  • Introduce staff to the new support process

Staff learn how to log tickets via phone, email, or our portal, along with expected response times for different issue types. After the first 60–90 days, we conduct a formal review to identify further improvements and confirm the support model is working well for your organisation.

Why choose us for IT support in Cambridge?

Cambridge businesses choose us because we combine local presence with genuine expertise. We’re not a distant call centre—we’re your neighbours, and we understand the technology challenges facing organisations in this region.

What sets us apart:

  • Local team based in Cambridge with fast on-site response
  • Over 100 years combined experience across our professionals
  • Comprehensive services from helpdesk to strategic consultancy
  • Strong security focus with Cyber Essentials certification
  • Proactive approach that prevents problems before they occur
  • 98.5% client satisfaction through consistent service delivery
  • Microsoft Partner status and latest technological advancements

Our contracts are transparent with clear SLAs, no hidden charges, and regular performance reviews. We don’t lock you into long contracts with penalty clauses—we earn your business through exceptional customer service and results.

Clients tell us they value the reduced downtime, predictable costs, and having a single partner who handles everything from password resets to major project delivery. We’re proud to form long term partnerships that help Cambridge businesses stay ahead of their competition.

Our clients and service area across Cambridgeshire

We serve businesses across the Cambridge region with a focus on organisations that value reliable, proactive IT support.

Locations we cover:

  • Cambridge city centre and business parks
  • Cambridge Science Park and St John’s Innovation Park
  • Ely, St Ives, Huntingdon, Newmarket, and Royston
  • Surrounding villages and rural Cambridgeshire
  • Satellite offices in London and other UK regions

Typical client profiles:

  • Technology start-ups and scale-ups
  • Life sciences and research organisations
  • Law firms and accountancy practices
  • Manufacturing and engineering companies
  • Schools, academies, and education providers
  • Charities and non-profit organisations

Whether you have 10 users or 250, we adapt our services to match your requirements. Our local knowledge means we understand the specific challenges of operating in this competitive technology hub—and we know how to help you succeed.

Contact us for IT support in Cambridge

Ready to simplify your IT? We’d love to hear from you.

Contact us today to arrange a free IT health check or no-obligation consultation. We’ll discuss your current setup, identify quick wins, and explain how our managed IT support can help your business thrive.

Get in touch:

  • Call our Cambridge office to speak with our friendly team
  • Email us with details of your requirements
  • Complete our online contact form for a prompt response

What happens next:

  1. Short discovery call to understand your needs
  2. Optional on-site visit to assess your IT environment
  3. Written proposal with clear pricing and timelines
  4. Structured onboarding with minimal disruption

We’re based in Cambridge and can arrange on-site meetings for prospective clients anywhere in the local area. Your initial discussion is completely confidential with no obligation to proceed.

Let us handle your technology so you can focus on what you do best—growing your business.

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