IT Strategy – A Future-Ready Plan For Business Growth

A well-defined IT strategy is the cornerstone of aligning your business, its workforce, and technology towards a unified vision.

At Matrix, our approach starts by understanding your business requirements, current objectives, and overarching goals. By doing so, we develop an IT strategy that not only identifies potential risks but also recommends effective solutions, allowing you to plan and allocate resources for the future.

Consider our partnership as a conduit for gold-standard expertise and best-in-class technology, seamlessly integrated into your business vision.

It is important to note that crafting a robust IT strategy is an ongoing process, rather than a one-time event. Throughout every stage, a dedicated project manager will collaborate closely with you, offering strategic and impartial guidance based on a forward-thinking perspective.

It starts with a conversation so call us on 01329 888 444 to talk about your business. If you’d prefer to write, hit the button below:

IT strategic planning — How it works

Your IT strategy defines your vision and guides future decision-making. It adapts to change, providing agility and flexibility for your business.

INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW

It’s evolution, not revolution. We review your existing infrastructure to see what’s working and where resources can be saved.

IMPLEMENTATION

We secure maximum value from what you have, streamlining systems, filling technology gaps and strengthening cybersecurity.

FUTURE PROOFING

As your business continues to grow, the technology will move with you to bring long-term, dependable value for your organisation.

WHAT IS AN IT STRATEGY? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

An IT strategy combines a full technical audit with an analysis of your ideal business future. The aim is to bridge the gap between the two.

Your strategy must be realistic, affordable, free of risk and measurable. We’re working towards short-, medium- and long-term requirements — and you’ll want to see the operational benefits in black and white.

So, what are the benefits of an IT strategy? There are quite a few:

  • It helps you develop a long-term business vision and prioritise through a series of milestones.
  • You have streamlined, simplified technology — no more wasteful duplications.
  • Team collaboration, customer communication, talent acquisition and retention…They all become easier.
  • It means increased efficiency, greater productivity, higher staff morale.
  • You’re prepared for the future.

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IT STRATEGY ONBOARDING PROCESS

AUDIT

A technical audit of the existing IT infrastructure and working IT practices

DISCOVERY

A review of how IT is currently used and what challenges and inefficiencies exist

RECOMMENDATIONS

Gain a detailed understanding of all areas of risk and improvement recommendations

PLANNING

Both parties to agree and commit to achievable improvement plans to support the business

ROADMAP

We deliver agreed IT services in line with your bespoke IT roadmap that works with your business plan

IT STRATEGY

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Your Cyber Security Checklist

Are you looking to protect your business from cyber-attacks and data breaches? Download our Cyber Security Checklist and assess your organisation’s overall level of cyber security risk.

In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of securing your IT network, business information and employees, we have created a Cyber Security Checklist to help you get an understanding of your organisation’s overall level of cyber security risk.

Virtual IT Director

Most small businesses don’t employ a full-time IT director. We can fill the gap by offering ongoing strategic support in the form of a virtual IT director. 

We use the initial onboarding process as a baseline, and as a means of tracking progress, Our virtual IT director then works with you to help drive forward and track IT progression, and to measure business improvement.

WHY CHOOSE MATRIX IT?

We want to help your business succeed, develop and grow through great technology. At Matrix, we employ the best technically qualified team of experts who listen, tailor solutions and provide strategic advice. It’s our goal to make technology effortless.

We work with businesses of all sizes and sectors across Hampshire and the south of England, including Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Guildford and surrounding areas.

Customer service excellence

Good service levels persuade many business to switch to our Managed IT Solutions

We provide a wide range of Managed IT Solutions for businesses located across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and Sussex. Many businesses choose to switch their Managed IT Services to us to benefit from our high customer service levels.

"Matrix IT handled everything for us"

Head – Hampshire School

Our school desperately needed an upgrade to it’s Wi-Fi network. Matrix IT handled everything for us. They found us the right technology and installed it very quickly, with no disruption. Very professional and reliable.