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

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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.
 

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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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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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."

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

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

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"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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Success Stories

Bibby

The story

Making more efficient use of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

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"I was highly impressed with Core’s consultant who gave us the right mix of skills to achieve what we wanted. I would highly recommend Core."

Matt TombsSenior Project Manager

Overview

  • Streamline software deployment using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
  • Consultancy services to review usage and recommend best practices
  • More efficient deployment of system images and business applications

As the UK’s largest independent invoice Finance provider, Bibby Financial Services handles annual client turnover of more than £3.4 billion. Operating in the UK, Europe, US and Asia-Pacific regions, it helps support corporate cash flow and growth. Providing the right software for 1,000 staff in 44 worldwide offices requires good systems administration skills.

In mid-2010, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (a major component of Microsoft System Center) was installed by the company’s outsourced IT support provider. This replaced Microsoft Remote Installation Services for deploying disk images and avoided reliance on Active Directory and manual installation for software deployment. But by early 2011, IT Managers weren’t sure whether this powerful tool was being used to full advantage.

Streamlined software

According to Matt Tombs, Senior Project Manager, Bibby wanted to find a more streamlined software deployment process. This meant gaining an in-depth appreciation of the system’s potential including its ability to produce software audit reports. Improved usage would also help add value to the global IT infrastructure.

“We felt that the deployment of images to end-user machines was not necessarily as fast as it could be. We understood that we could make better use of the system if we had the right expertise,” said Tombs.

The most effective use of System Center Configuration Manager requires specialised skills and best practice knowledge. Microsoft, therefore, gave Bibby the names of several potential suppliers offering consultancy. Core proved to have the right level of experience along with a refreshingly proactive approach.

“I think Core were very flexible when it came to being available to meet our needs. They also came up with the right suggestions.”
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“I was highly impressed with Core’s consultant who gave us the right mix of skills to achieve what we wanted. I would highly recommend Core.”

Matt TombsSenior Project Manager

Greater insight and control

An experienced Core consultant reviewed current software deployment services by liaising with the IT support provider.

A hands-on workshop then determined the required changes. Core explained to staff the right way of deploying operating system images, updates, Microsoft Office, Adobe and VPN clients.

The remote deployment of software is now significantly improved and has eliminated the need for site visits. Software auditing has also gained from more comprehensive reports while Configuration Manager’s functions are better understood. By following Core’s advice based on numerous Microsoft System Center implementations, Bibby has now realised greater insight into and control of its infrastructure.

Project delivered succesfully

“We have made efficiency gains in the implementation of multiple desktops and laptops. We have a fairly quick process that we can go through which is very much automated,” said Tombs. “I was highly impressed with Core’s consultant who gave us the right mix of skills to achieve what we wanted. I would highly recommend Core.”

Thanks to Core’s consultancy services, Bibby Financial Services knows that Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager is now doing the best possible job.

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