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Are Your Systems Safe?
When IT systems are sold as silos, they are designed to function independently without integrating well with other systems, leading to several issues.
These siloed systems often create data silos, where information is trapped within each system, making it difficult to get a comprehensive view of the organization’s data.
This lack of integration can result in poor communication between departments, duplicated efforts, and inconsistent data. Additionally, managing multiple disconnected systems increases complexity and requires more resources for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Despite being marketed as cohesive solutions, these systems often fail to deliver seamless integration, causing frustration and inefficiencies as users struggle to piece together information from different sources.
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Joined Up, Cohesive Solutions
The recent trends in cloud services show a significant shift towards hybrid and multicloud strategies. Many companies are increasingly investing in a mix of on-premises infrastructure and multiple public clouds to enhance flexibility, reliability, and performance. This approach helps mitigate risks associated with relying solely on a single cloud provider.
However, recent outages, such as the one experienced by Microsoft Azure in July 2024, highlight the vulnerabilities in cloud services. This particular outage was caused by a configuration change that disrupted backend access between Azure Storage clusters and compute resources. The impact was widespread, affecting critical infrastructures and industries, including airlines, which faced significant delays and cancellations.
Such incidents underscore the importance of having robust on-premises backup systems. When cloud services fail, businesses without on-premises alternatives can face severe operational disruptions. This has led to a growing emphasis on hybrid cloud solutions, where companies maintain some critical functions on-premises while leveraging the scalability and flexibility of the cloud.
Are you currently using any cloud services for your work or personal projects? How do you manage potential outages?
With over 30 years of experience in IT across all verticals we can tailor solutions to meet your business needs.
We provide tailor made solutions that fit your business model
Recent outages show how vulnerable both private and public sector services are to the myth that big cloud is safe and resilient.
What is the impact to your business if you have no systems for many hours or a day or more
Scoping
Proper scoping for integrated IT systems, software, and workflows is crucial as it ensures that all components work seamlessly together to meet business objectives. It involves defining precise requirements, setting realistic goals, and identifying potential risks and constraints.
This process helps avoid scope creep, leading to project delays, increased costs, and system inefficiencies. Additionally, proper scoping facilitates better resource allocation, enhances stakeholder communication, and ensures the final solution is scalable, secure, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals.
Ultimately, it lays the foundation for successful implementation and long-term sustainability of IT initiatives.
Systems Implementation
The best way to implement IT systems and software involves a structured and phased approach. You can start with thorough planning and requirement analysis to make sure that business objectives are aligned.
Engage stakeholders early to gather input and secure buy-in. Next, design the system architecture with scalability, security, and integration in mind. During the development phase, adopt agile methodologies to allow for iterative testing and feedback.
Ensure comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, to identify and resolve issues before deployment. Provide adequate training and support to users to facilitate smooth adoption.
Finally, a robust monitoring and maintenance plan should be implemented to ensure ongoing performance and promptly address any emerging issues.
This approach helps minimise risks and maximize the chances of a successful implementation.
Solutions Design
Proper IT system architecture design involves several critical components to ensure the system is robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals. It starts with understanding the business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
This includes selecting appropriate technologies, defining system components, and establishing how these components will interact. Security considerations are paramount, ensuring data protection and compliance with regulations. Additionally, the architecture must be designed for scalability and flexibility to accommodate future growth and changes.
Communication and collaboration among stakeholders are essential throughout the design process to ensure that all needs are met and potential issues are addressed early.
A well-designed IT system architecture provides a solid foundation for reliable and efficient operations.
Work Flow Alignment
Scoping, systems, and software align people in an efficient operations workflow. Proper scoping ensures that everyone understands the project goals, requirements, and constraints, which helps set clear expectations and avoid misunderstandings.
Well-designed systems provide the necessary infrastructure and tools to support seamless operations, enabling teams to collaborate effectively and perform their tasks efficiently. Software solutions tailored to the organisation’s specific needs automate routine processes, reduce manual errors, and enhance productivity.
Together, these elements create a cohesive environment where people can work harmoniously, stay aligned with organizational objectives, and achieve optimal performance. This alignment is essential for maintaining smooth operations, fostering innovation, and driving business success.
Clients
We work with a wide variety of industries & users
We have experience in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical, engineering, education, food processing, distribution financial sectors and chrities to mention a few.