Time for an ICT Network Audit?

If Covid-19 lockdown has highlighted issues with the current setup of your IT, or if you have doubts around how your IT is managed by the internal team or outsourced IT provider, it is time for an IT Audit.

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Lucy at Breathe Technology writes:

We are, simply put, a specialist ICT Provider to the Education Sector. You may already know us or some of your peers that work with us.

If Covid-19 lockdown has highlighted issues with the current setup of your IT, or if you have doubts around how your IT is managed by the internal team or outsourced IT provider, it is time for an IT Audit.

It’s a great time too, with the sun coming out and the summer holidays lying ahead…

The Breathe Technology IT Network Audit Service provides an evaluation of your network focusing on elements such as your IT Strategy, System Topology, Best Use of Cloud Services, Security, Reliability, Disaster Recovery, Licensing, Remote Working and running cost.

We have significant experience in working with individual schools and MAT’s.

An IT Network Audit performed by a qualified third party can capture information that in-house staff do not have the time, resource, experience or equipment to check. We are unbiased and have a strong understanding of how to design, build and support networks that shine in the Education Sector.

Some of our track record can be seen here: https://breathetechnology.com/recent-projects/

If you already have an IT Partner helping your team and question the current status of your network, it may be the ideal opportunity to get an unbiased view.

We can assist with short term goals such as Remote Working, your Microsoft Licensing, WIFI, Safeguarding, Inventory Door Access, Class Room AV, IT Consolidation, Security or reducing cost.

We are also able to assist with longer term goals while providing a more strategic perspective and how to get the most out of your IT, formulating an approach for a larger MAT or even new build schools.

Our IT Network Audits provide an independent 3rd party review by an IT expert.

When is it a good time to do an audit??

  1. There are doubts around how your IT is managed by the internal team or IT provider.

  2. You have inherited an existing IT setup that you are responsible for.

  3. Your Trust has multiple schools and no standardised IT Strategy.

  4. The Covid-19 lockdown has highlighted issues with the current setup.

  5. If your network is not performing or has become unreliable.

  6. The organisation has suffered data loss or you have uncertainty about your backup and disaster recovery plan.

  7. Considering an infrastructure project or refresh.

  8. Wondering about Cloud computing and how to leverage the best of on-premise vs cloud technology.

  9. You have an ISO certification, PCI or commercial obligation to your customers.

  10. You are unsure if your Cyber/ Network Security is configured correctly.

  11. If you have Office 365 but unsure about backup and security.

  12. You are planning expansion, a relocation or an additional site.

  13. Your organisation has grown in recent months/years without a supporting IT strategy (e.g. simply adding hardware/software as needed).

  14. Changing of IT Service Providers. It ensures you understand the state of play and get all your information before moving to a new provider.

  15. ISO Certifications such as ISO4001, ISO27001 or ISO27002.

  16. Changing of the organisations management team. The new manager needs to get a handle on things and understand exactly what is in place.

  17. You would like to work more flexibly.

  18. Considering moving your systems into the cloud or hosted environment.

These are just some of the reasons you would benefit from a Network Audit.

Once we understand the problems in isolation, it becomes possible to provide suggestions and recommendations and create an action plan.

If you would like to book an audit either call us on 01223 209920, email us on lucy@breathetechnology.com or visit our website at www.breathetechnology.com and use the live chat.

Our consultants are knowledgeable and would be more than happy to quote or just have a no obligation chat about what you need to do.

For further info on IT Audits, go to https://breathetechnology.com/it-audits/

 



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