Your External
IT Department in the UK
Secure infrastructure, cloud solutions, and automation. We streamline your IT so you can focus on growing your business. 24/7 monitoring and support — no technical jargon.
• 💻 UK-wide remote support • 🤝 No long-term contracts to start
Technologies We Work With
Managing and supporting industry-leading solutions.
- Cloud SQL
- Workspace
- GCP & Kubernetes
Linux
- Debian / Ubuntu
- Bash & Auto
- Apache / Nginx
Microsoft
- Active Directory
- Azure & 365
- Windows Server
Proxmox
- Klastry HA
- LXC / KVM
- Proxmox Backup
Network
- Cisco / UniFi
- Firewall / VPN
- VLAN & Routing
VMware
- vSphere / ESXi
- vCenter Server
- P2V Migrations
Hard Rules, No Fluff
Instead of promises, we ensure concrete service parameters.
Response Time (SLA)
Critical issues are prioritised immediately (typically under 60 min during business hours).
24/7 Monitoring
Our systems monitor your network around the clock. We know about failures automatically. Response times aligned with your SLA and business hours.
Full Transparency
You receive a monthly report: what was done, what threats were blocked, and the overall health of your network.
What Does Managed IT Include?
We secure every aspect of your technical infrastructure, ensuring business continuity.
Helpdesk & Support
Your team gets unlimited remote support. Most issues are resolved quickly — with clear response times and no call centres.
More about Managed IT Services →Monitoring 24/7
We detect issues (e.g., low disk space, service failures) before they disrupt your work. Working in the background.
How monitoring works? →Cybersecurity
Implementing MFA, managing antivirus, and automating Patch Management to protect you from attacks.
Check security →Cloud Management
Full administration of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Azure, and AWS environments. Cost optimisation.
Cloud services →Backup & DR
Daily backup verification. Ensuring your data is safe and recoverable in case of failure.
Data recovery →Hardware Inventory
Tracking warranties, licenses, and device lifecycles so you know what you own and when to upgrade.
IncludedTypical Issues We Solve
Problem: Email Chaos
Client was using cheap hosting. Spam flooded inboxes, and calendars didn't sync on phones.
- • Migration to Microsoft 365
- • MFA Implementation
- • Shared calendars & OneDrive
Problem: Slow Wi-Fi & VPN
Staff complained about connection drops. Remote work was impossible due to slow VPN.
- • New UniFi Access Points
- • Network Separation (VLAN)
- • Fast & Secure VPN Tunnel
Problem: Data Loss Risk
No central management. PCs not updated for years, high ransomware risk.
- • Central RMM System
- • Automated 3-2-1 Backup
- • EDR Protection on every PC
Why Trust SmartOps IT?
Direct Contact, No Corporate Red Tape
SmartOps IT provides specialized IT support for businesses that value speed and concrete results. We cut out the bureaucracy. You get direct access to experts who know your infrastructure inside out.
We collaborate with trusted partners for specialized projects, but our core team remains your main point of contact and quality guarantor.
Transparent Pricing
Simple packages. You know what you pay for.
Essential
Essential security.
- ✓ Microsoft 365 user & email management (onboarding/offboarding)
- ✓ Managed endpoint protection (AV)
- ✓ MFA enforcement for Microsoft 365 accounts
- ✓ Basic patch compliance (Windows)
- Remote IT support (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) — fair-use
Advanced Protection
Peace of mind for staff.
- ✓ Everything in Essential
- ✓ Unlimited remote helpdesk (fair-use, business hours)
- ✓ Microsoft 365 management (users, mailboxes, policies)
- ✓ Email & file backup (Microsoft 365)
- ✓ Next-gen endpoint protection (EDR) + MFA enforcement
- ✓ Patch management & device health checks
Project Support
Migrations, Audits, Networks.
Need one-off help with server deployment, cloud migration, or security audit?
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No long-term "locked-in" contracts to start. No hidden fees. We operate on trust – if you are not satisfied with the services in the first month, you can cancel without penalties.
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