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The IT partner that treats your business like its own.

Microsoft-certified expertise, a security-first approach and a team that answers when you call, at around half the cost of an in-house IT manager.

Why Starvish

Most businesses only think about IT when something breaks. We think about it every day, so you don’t have to.

½The cost of an in-house IT manager
7Core IT services under one roof
UKWide support coverage
1Teams call to start solving
What makes us different

Four reasons businesses stay with us.

Experts in the field

Hands-on Microsoft expertise on every project: robust security, optimised networks and IT systems that keep running efficiently, day after day.

Help when it suits you

Book a Teams call at a time that works for you and we will work through your IT issue on the call. No ticket queues, no waiting days for an answer.

An IT manager for less

The knowledge and leadership of an in-house IT manager at around half the cost, with a whole team behind you rather than one person.

Security at the front

Security is built into everything we do, from multi-factor authentication and device management to backups and a clear path to Cyber Essentials.

Microsoft 365 managed services

Managed IT services
for Microsoft 365

Secure Productive Compliant Always on

We set up, secure and manage every part of Microsoft 365, so your team can work from anywhere with the tools they already know.

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IT specialist managing Microsoft 365 for a business
Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Email & collaboration

Microsoft Teams

Meetings & calling

SharePoint Online

Intranet & documents

OneDrive

File storage & sharing

Microsoft Purview

Data security & compliance

Power Platform

Automation & business apps

Microsoft Defender

Threat protection

Microsoft Intune

Device management

Microsoft Entra ID

Identity & access

User management

Onboarding, licensing and support

Security & compliance

Keep your data and users protected

Backup & recovery

Business continuity and peace of mind

Reporting & insights

Visibility and optimisation

Expert guidance

Microsoft Certified Experts
How we work

A simple, proven approach.

01

Listen & audit

We learn how your business works and review your devices, accounts, network and security.

02

Plan

A clear, jargon-free plan with priorities and costs, built around the setup you already have.

03

Implement & secure

We migrate, configure and secure your systems with minimal disruption to your team.

04

Support & improve

Ongoing support, monitoring and regular reviews keep your IT reliable and ready to grow.

Starvish IT engineer managing Microsoft 365, Teams and Intune for a UK business
Technology shouldn’t hold your business back. It should strengthen your team.The Starvish promise
The smarter choice

In-house IT manager or Starvish?

In-house IT manager

The traditional route
  • Full salary, pension, training and equipment costs
  • One person’s skills and experience
  • Gaps in cover during holidays and sickness
  • Security knowledge often learned on the job
  • Need to hire again as you grow
Recommended

Starvish IT Solutions

Your outsourced IT team
  • Around half the cost of an in-house IT manager
  • A team covering cloud, security, telephony and automation
  • Consistent support from the whole team
  • Security-first approach with Cyber Essentials guidance
  • Services that scale up or down with your business
FAQs

Questions we often hear.

Which businesses do you work with?

We support small and medium-sized businesses across the UK, including law firms, property and estate agents, care homes and growing companies of all kinds.

Can you work with our existing setup?

Yes. We always start from the systems you already have and improve them, rather than replacing everything at once.

How quickly can you help when something goes wrong?

You can book a Teams call at a time that suits you, and we aim to solve the issue right there on the call.

Can you help us get Cyber Essentials certified?

Yes. We secure your network and devices and can guide you through getting certified in Cyber Essentials.

Do you help with moving to Microsoft 365 or the cloud?

Yes. We are Microsoft Certified Experts and help businesses migrate to Microsoft 365, Azure and cloud backup, or get more from the cloud services they already use.

How do we get started?

Call us on 020 3951 9690 or send us a message. We will talk through what you need and reply with a clear, jargon-free plan.

Ready for IT you can stop worrying about?

Tell us what is holding you back and we will reply with a clear, jargon-free plan.