Flexible Technology Consulting Services
IT Staff (ITS) help clients make the best use of their technology. We review your environment and develop a technology strategy roadmap in line with your business goals. The Director Mr Preet Chahal MSc, BSc is very experienced working with in IT industry for 28 years. He started and ran a very successful IT Services business, which is now part of a larger cloud service business. He has helped clients from small to large enterprises to achieve the required outcome.
Our Services
Cloud Solutions
Design and implement multi site to single site solutions. We partner with some of the leading telephony providers.
Cloud Solutions
Help to design and implement solutions to move from on premise to the cloud. Technologies used include Microsoft office 365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon cloud, Google cloud.
Non-Executive Director
We will provide an independent perspective to decision-making; hold senior management to account; also support and mentor the CEO and senior management. We are a “critical friend” and must act in the interests of the company’s stakeholders (e.g. shareholders, employees, pensioners, suppliers).
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Non-executive directors typically sit on the main board and have responsibility on the board sub-committees (e.g. Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee, etc.).
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The commitment can range from one day a month to a few days per month.
Project Management as a Service
ITS Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) provides access to Prince 2/Agile project professionals, resources and tools at a flexible and predictable cost.
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Our project management method has the following characteristics:
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ï‚· A finite and defined lifecycle
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ï‚· Defined and measurable project goals
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ï‚· A corresponding set of activities to achieve the project goals
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ï‚· A defined amount of resources
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ï‚· An organisation structure, with defined responsibilities
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Our project management method gives us common systems, procedures and language for all our projects, large and small. It also provides:
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ï‚· Better control and use of resources
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ï‚· A means of managing risks and issues, risk registers produced
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ï‚· Flexible decision points
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ï‚· Regular reviews of progress against the project plan
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ï‚· Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification
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ï‚· Early visibility of possible problems
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ï‚· Good communications between the project team and other stakeholders
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ï‚· A process for capturing lessons learned and continual improvement
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ï‚· Project “health Check” to be performed to ensure the highest chance of success.
Using this project management methodology has enabled us to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.
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We have experience of working within many different sectors, including Finance, Retail, Construction and Education.
Independent Virtual IT Director (vCTO)
Independent Virtual IT Director (vCTO)
We offer a truly independent flexible IT Director / CTO service to the SME market which is not affiliated to any IT provider or vendor, ensuring the interest remains with the client.
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Why choose a Virtual IT Director ?
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Typically, SME companies do not have the benefit of a board level representative with a strong blend of commercial, leadership and technology skills to direct the process of digital transformation. Primarily, this is often due to the cost of employing such an individual and the business requirements not necessitating a full-time position. A Virtual IT Director is an ideal solution.
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Our Virtual IT Directors can help. With proven skills across a wide range of sectors, we have the experience to design and implement the services, solutions and strategy to deliver a wide range of business goals.
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Following an initial discussion, we would work out a plan as to how we can help along with the required commitment. This could be as little as few weeks or a regular days per month.
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Key Benefits
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Digital Transformation Strategy
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Cost control (Opex and Capex)
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Governance and best practice
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Managing third party suppliers, improved procurement
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Board level reporting
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Auditing
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Technical solution design and validation
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Project validation
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Strategic IT roadmap produced, consider appropriate technology e.g. cloud technology, cyber security
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Assist in IT due diligence and acquisition setup
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Flexible commitment
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Sectors
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We have provided such services to many recognised bands in finance, retail, fashion, education, engineering, charities, recruitment, property and media.
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Case studies available
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