Smartdesc is an IT Service Provider and Microsoft Gold Partner whose focus is not-for-profit organisations, which includes charities, social enterprises, and the public sector.
We offer a range of IT services including strategy & IT leadership, cyber security, helpdesk support and project/programme management – tailored to you and delivered through a proactive partnership.
Our team will help you define your IT Strategy, implement systems that are cost-effective, cyber secure and future-proof, and provide IT support to your staff in plain English – and no matter where your colleagues or services are based.
Why choose us?
We have a long and deep understanding of the third sector, and use our collective experiences to take a broader view of IT, encompassing strategy, digital systems, data protection and governance. Our support team works seamlessly with our virtual IT directors (vCIO), IT managers, security & governance officers and project management teams to drive continuous improvement against an IT Strategy that supports our clients’ missions.
Through Smartdesc’s ACEVO Premium Partner Status, ACEVO members receive access to a FREE consultation with one of Smartdesc’s virtual IT directors (vCIO) giving organisations the opportunity to discuss their current IT challenges and design a roadmap for their future IT strategy.
Other services that Smartdesc offers include:
- IT Strategy and Programme planning – including virtual IT Director / vCIO services
- Digital Transformation review, planning and implementation
- IT Security, Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Cyber Essentials, ISO
- IT Security and Cyber Awareness Training
- Project Management & delivery
- Cloud and Office 365 migrations and support
- Information Governance and GDPR support
- IT Support Service – providing a full IT helpdesk, or hybrid model alongside in-house teams, including proactive monthly IT performance reporting and quarterly strategic reviews
- Implementing agile, flexible remote and mobile working solutions
- Independent audit & review, with tailored best-practice recommendations & improvement
- Remote working toolkit
The Smartdesc Information Governance Team has created a set of charity IT policy templates that can be customised as required.
Download the Smartdesc Password Policy Template.
For any other Policy Templates, please email; solutions@smartdesc.co.uk and request the one you need or the full set:
- Use of ICT
- Access Control
- Data Protection Guidance
- Data Protection Procedure
- Information Security
- Laptop & Mobile Device
- Lone Worker
- Security Incident
For more information, please visit www.smartdesc.co.uk/about-us/ACEVO