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Our difference

We are on a mission to deliver innovative business transforming technology solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.
 

Our culture

Our values guide us in everything we do and help shape our culture and customer approach. Find out more about our values and meet some of our team.
 

Our Microsoft Partnership

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we’ve been at the centre of the revolutionary changes that technology has brought to every aspect of life and we continue to stand by their side at the centre of tomorrow’s digital transformations.

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Our partners

We have successfully built relationships with multiple partners that prepare businesses for the future.
 

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We understand our environmental responsibilities as a UK business and IT Managed Service Provider, and we understand how important it is for our customers to partner with responsible providers.
 

Careers

Our team is made up of a diverse group of people from all around the world, and we all have one thing in common: we’re passionate about providing our customers with outstanding solutions.

Thinking of selling your IT business?

Core is a well funded Microsoft Solutions Partner with a 30 year history of being at the heart of control in IT.

We are supported by our bankers and have funds available for strategic business acquisitions. Together with our successful acquisition track record and a commitment to making deals happen, now is the perfect time to talk to us if you are considering selling your IT business.

If you are interested in discussing a potential exit of your IT business, please complete the form on the right. All correspondence will be treated in the strictest of confidence and a mutual non-disclosure agreement will be exchanged prior to any discussions taking place.

Interactive Microsoft workshops

Our workshops are designed to help you realise the value of Microsoft technologies in your business, gain real value from your investment and transform the way you work.

The workshops are a collaborative and immersive experience; our experts will work with you to identify your business objectives and establish the Microsoft technologies to help you achieve them.
 

Request a workshop

Our range of workshops covers every aspect of the modern workplace including productivity, collaboration, identity, security and compliance and communication, with interactive and engaging sessions that bring the art of the possible to life.

Download our workshop guide

Read more about the interactive workshops we offer, and how they can benefit your business by downloading our guide.

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Managed Services

Discover why Core is the first choice for many organisations looking to add flexibility, efficiency, and expertise to their teams.

Cloud Technology

From Microsoft’s leading platforms to bespoke cloud solutions, Core’s range of cloud technology solutions covers everything the modern workplace needs.

Professional Services

Whichever challenges you face on your digital journey, Core's professional services team has a solution to help, from Automation & AI to our innovative Smart Services.

Public Sector

Certified secure solution for the public sector, providing a reliable, flexible, secure and affordable IT solution.

Commercial Sector

Certified commercial sector solutions, covering all your commercial needs from financial and legal services, through to manufacturing.

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Learn how technology can help to balance productivity with wellbeing for Frontline Workers.

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Why our customers choose us

Since we were founded in 1990 and started our Microsoft journey, we have supported over 10,000 customers on their communications and collaboration projects, and with the introduction of Microsoft's cloud technology, have grown our capabilities significantly across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

What sets us apart is a talented and passionate team who truly love what they do, demonstrating boundless enthusiasm and dedication in every single project.
 

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"It was apparent from day one that Core had a depth of knowledge in Microsoft 365, which we simply hadn’t found anywhere else."

Greater London Authority

"Core has a lot of experience working with the public sector, which was definitely a benefit."

Angel Trains

"There’s such a good working relationship with Core, it’s like having another permanent person in our organisation."

Talbot

"We had a really good, down to earth relationship with a few of the guys, and they know what they are doing."

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Azure Infrastructure

Cloud Technology

Azure Infrastructure

Empower your digital transformation with Core’s expert Azure Managed Services. Harness the full potential of cloud technology to innovate, scale, optimise and stay ahead in the competitive landscape. Unlock bespoke Azure solutions and services tailored to your unique business needs.

In an era where agility and adaptability are paramount, Core stands out as your trusted partner in Azure infrastructure, offering comprehensive solutions that cater to every facet of your digital environment.

Our expertise in Azure Managed Services ensures that your IT infrastructure is not just maintained, but also continuously optimised, enabling you to focus on strategic business initiatives, while we handle the complexities of cloud management. With a proven track record of success, and a commitment to excellence, we provide scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and foster innovation.

Request our complimentary IT estate review, the Azure TACO, and embrace the future confidently, with our expert guidance and comprehensive Azure Managed Services.

Is your organisation overspending on cloud infrastructure?*

*Reference: The Flexera 2022 State of the Cloud Report and Cast AI State of Kubernetes Report

13% Organisations overspend their cloud budgets by an average of 13%
32% Almost 32% of total cloud spend is wasted (which has both a financial & environmental impact)
37% On average, 37% of compute capacity is unused
51% 51% of organisations say the primary reason for cloud wastage is through a lack of visibility into cloud usage and efficiency

Our Azure Infrastructure solutions

Microsoft Azure Solutions can provide you with the tools and resources you need to take your business to the next level. With our state-of-the-art cloud platform, you can streamline your operations, improve efficiency, and scale your applications with ease. From data storage and analytics to artificial intelligence and machine learning, our Microsoft Azure Solutions offer a comprehensive suite of services that can empower your business and drive innovation.

Cost optimisation
Eliminate wastage, right-size your environment and take advantage of the comprehensive cost management features within Microsoft Azure.

Reduce your initial investment, and save up to 72% on compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go, by committing to a fixed term with Reserved Instances, combined with an Azure Savings Plan for the less-predictable workloads. Our regular optimisation reviews and fine-tuning of reservations, intermittent workloads and VM rightsizing will ensure that your tenancy remains aligned with maximised benefits.

Using Microsoft’s automation plane, Core has developed automated cost management capabilities that are designed to proactively identify upward trends or anomalies across your individual subscriptions and service families, before the costs have been realised. Our cloud experts will respond with in-depth analysis and work with you to address issues, providing informed recommendations to minimise unnecessary expenditure.

IaaS and PaaS
Operate seamlessly across your on-premise datacentre and the cloud with Microsoft Azure servers. With end-to-end hybrid infrastructure and consistent security, identity and management features, Azure servers provide a secure pathway to the cloud from a legacy hardware environment.

Azure servers provide an opportunity for your business to transition to the cloud, whilst Core’s team of Microsoft specialists have the capability to turn that opportunity into success. Ensure optimal availability and smooth running of your Windows and Linux server estate with a fully-managed IaaS support model including patch management, backup and disaster recovery, antivirus and around the clock monitoring to detect and respond to issues as they develop.

Embrace PaaS offerings such as serverless databases and websites, improve availability and take advantage of Microsoft’s guaranteed service level agreement of 99.99% or more as you reduce dependencies on the operating system and eradicate the need for costly Windows licensing.

Backup and recovery
Schedule regular application-consistent backups with Azure VM Backup and benefit from readily accessible recovery points providing individual file or full system restores with a retention policy customised to your workload and compliance requirements.

Protect your workloads from regional disaster with Azure Site Recovery, monitored and fine-tuned by our Microsoft Azure experts to minimise your Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) for critical systems. Azure’s reporting and alerting functions provided by Azure Backup Centre and Azure Monitor allow Core’s engineering team to quickly address any failures and maintain 100% compliance for backup and disaster recovery, keeping you best prepared for any eventuality.

Security
Help secure your hosted Windows Server workloads with multi-layered, built-in security.

Maintain your security posture with native controls, leveraging the Defender for Cloud protection suite to routinely evaluate your IT against industry and regulatory standards as well as Microsoft’s own best-practice framework, enforcing these standards via Azure Policy. In addition, detect and respond to evolving threats at scale with Microsoft cloud intelligent solutions.

Identity
Protect your users and your data at the very edge with Azure’s identity and access management solutions. Defend against malicious login attempts and safeguard credentials with risk-based access controls, identity protection tools and strong authentication options, all without disrupting your users’ productivity.

With Azure IDAM features, it no longer matters if your users are based on-site or work from home. Provide them with seamless access to all their apps and data so that they can stay productive from anywhere. Automate workflows for user lifecycle and provisioning, saving time and resources with self-service management.

Azure identity and access management features are key elements of transitioning to the cloud, simplifying the move from physical to virtual servers, and then enabling the move to a modern workplace and hybrid working.

Networking
Azure networking provides the scale, performance, high availability, and security your business needs to meet the high demands of today’s workforce. By delivering a consistent, low-latency experience to users through services that bridge on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge devices seamlessly.

Microsoft Azure networking allows you to focus on delivering your applications, knowing that however busy your network gets, you have the infrastructure to handle it.

Azure networking is the fabric on which cloud services can be delivered. Core’s Microsoft specialists have the skills to make that happen. As a Microsoft Partner with more than three decades of delivering Microsoft solutions, our team has the experience and expertise to deliver your cloud infrastructure.

Application Hosting
Azure application hosting provides a flexible and unified approach to building and managing apps across Azure cloud servers and on-premises hardware. Securely run your apps in your Azure Virtual Network at large scale with enhanced privacy, power, and performance using an App Service Environment.

Microsoft Azure provides a fully managed platform to perform OS patching, capacity provisioning, servers, and load balancing. Services can be configured from the CLI or the Azure portal, which even offer prebuilt templates to achieve one-click deployment.

Core’s Microsoft specialists have the experience to manage your Microsoft Azure application servers. From day one, our team will guide you through the process, so you can be sure your applications are in safe hands.

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What you'll get from the assessment:

  • An understanding of how your business can develop a Modern Workplace
  • Clear advice on any challenges your business may face and how to overcome them
  • A clear pathway for your business to take, with guidance on adoption and deployment

What our customers say about us

Simon BealeIT Development Manager, Angel Trains
The team at Core are excellent. We enjoy working with them and they have experts in a wide variety of fields so can help with most projects we need assistance with.
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Alistair TriggIT Manager, Hart District Council
Core provides really cost-effective and flexible support in a model that works really well for Hart. Through Core’s implementation of advanced infrastructure projects, we’ve been able to offer a better experience for our communities, with the appropriate security and compliance we required.
 
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Jane LoveseyProgramme Manager, Six Degrees

Core have been outstanding to work with. They really listened to what we were trying to do, talked through all of their ideas, and fully explained the pros and cons involved while taking into account our long-term business goals.

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Tom BradyChief Information Officer, The University of Law

Over the years, Core and the University of Law have built a strong relationship based on trust, expertise and knowledge. Core has always listened to and addressed our specific needs, before tailoring a specific and precise solution, whether that be delivering a successful SharePoint Online project, or when approached for some guidance or advice around Dynamics 365 licensing. We very much look forward to collaborating on future projects with Core.

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Stephen WarrenImplementation Manager, David Lloyd Clubs

It was apparent from day one that Core had a depth of knowledge in Microsoft 365, which we simply hadn’t found anywhere else.

With pre-purposed training modules and the ability to tailor training to our specific needs, Core ticks all the boxes. What may have taken weeks to prepare by way of training materials, instead took only days.

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Rob LeverSenior IT Operations Manager, Cornerstone

Core have helped us with various projects, from initiation to delivery for web development to app deployments, and they have always shown a high level of expertise and creativity. Core is not just a solution provider, they are also a trusted advisor who take time to understand our needs and goals to ensure our investment delivers value to the business. In an age where supplier engagement can be painful, it has been a pleasure working with Core since the outset!

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