Differentis
Accelerated Cloud Strategy and Implementation Planning
Our accelerated cloud strategy and implementation service employs framework models to forge ideal cloud strategies. It encompasses designing the Operating Model, developing IT principles, validating Business Architecture, crafting User Journeys and Stories, formulating Service and Technology Architectures, assessing IT maturity, identifying constraints, and devising a comprehensive roadmap and implementation plan.
Features
- Comprehensive review of entire operational model for integrated strategies.
- Swift, broad methodology to find effective cloud implementation paths.
- Partnering closely with clients to align with goals and culture.
- Direct methods to quickly identify and resolve pressing issues.
- Keeping up-to-date with latest trends to inform strategies.
- Using structured templates to streamline processes.
- Creating user stories reflecting true customer needs and priorities.
- Highly skilled experts leading cloud strategy and execution.
- Adapting strategies to new insights and challenges dynamically.
- Demonstrable success in achieving client objectives through deployments.
Benefits
- Independent advice ensures right outcomes tailored to your business needs.
- Seasoned management navigates complex deployments for smooth execution.
- Expert architects design cloud infrastructure to minimize initial risks.
- Security: Secure-by-design approach meets highest cloud security standards.
- Expertise in Cloud FinOps optimizes spending for best value.
- Expert practitioners ensure smooth cloud model transition into organisation.
- Services designed focusing user satisfaction and enhanced usability.
- Data analysis drives quality management and continuous improvement.
- Detailed metrics and KPIs dashboards enable strategic planning.
- Clear insights into operations enhance control over cloud environment.
Pricing
£375.00 to £1,750.00 a unit a day
- Education pricing available
Service documents
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Framework
G-Cloud 14
Service ID
5 3 8 2 3 0 6 9 4 3 0 9 5 7 2
Contact
Differentis
Marie Mulcrone
Telephone: 01483551200
Email: marie.mulcrone@differentis.com
Planning
- Planning service
- Yes
- How the planning service works
- We provide strategic advice, direction, and the delivery support needed to solve your complex business and technology challenges, and ensure a smooth transition to a cloud first model. From the first call, we will work collaboratively with your teams to understand your requirements for transformation, discover your motives for change and create a bespoke delivery roadmap that will drive your projects forward. Our planning services encompass a range of functions, including: Strategic Advisory, Vision Articulation, Health Checks, Delivery Assurance, Specialist Architectural Services, Target Operating Ecosystem, Continuous Improvement Development, Cloud Cost Modelling, Testing, and Risk Awareness/Assessments. Supported by the utilisation of a number of world leading methodologies, our services are designed to support organisations in Planning, Implementing and Delivering digital change in an effective and efficient manner. This enables our clients to realise benefits and achieve their desired outcomes on time and in budget.
- Planning service works with specific services
- No
Training
- Training service provided
- Yes
- How the training service works
- Our teams are highly skilled a wide range of cloud software and hosting services, allowing us to offer bespoke training services to our clients and their teams. Our expertise as trainers is derived from the frequent use of the tools that we endorse, the specialist training we have undertaken, and the vast industry experience we have gathered across a broad range of competencies. Training can be tailored in a manner that suits your organisation and its people. Whether 1 to 1 or in a group environment, we are able to facilitate engaging and interactive workshops (remote or face to face) that ensure your people are upskilled, knowledge transfer is delivered and the capability of your business is enhanced.
- Training is tied to specific services
- No
Setup and migration
- Setup or migration service available
- Yes
- How the setup or migration service works
- Throughout your transformation, we utilise vast expertise of implementation and migration programmes to provide strong insight and management of any risks and issues you may come across. Delivery of carefully planned outcomes requires effective management at every stage, supported by experts who provide critical guidance and assurance. Our teams specialise a range of functions, including: Transformation Leadership, Programme, Portfolio and Portfolio Management, Delivery Models/Teams, Action Plan Development, Audit and Governance Practices, Proof of Concept development, and a wide range of renowned practices, including Agile and Dev-Ops, embedding best practice methodologies in your organisation through close collaboration with your teams. Through our specialist knowledge of systems implementation and migration initiatives, we deliver results that minimise downtime and allow you to operate in a ‘Business As Usual’ manner.
- Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services
- No
Quality assurance and performance testing
- Quality assurance and performance testing service
- Yes
- How the quality assurance and performance testing works
- Our specialists will support clients throughout the final phase of their transformation to deliver a legacy of success that allows change to be championed by your people, and ensure benefits are realised organisation wide. To ensure cloud solutions have been calibrated and delivered as required, our QA and Testing services offer a variety of options that allow you to be confident in your new platforms. This includes (but not limited to): Benefits Realisation, Solution Lifecycle Management, Solution Enhancement, UAT, Integration Design and Delivery, Proof of Concept, Data Analytics Design/Delivery, and Capability uplift and knowledge transfer. Our teams will ensure the final phase of your implementation is managed effectively to deliver lasting results.
Security testing
- Security services
- Yes
- Security services type
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- Security strategy
- Security risk management
- Security design
- Cyber security consultancy
- Security testing
- Security incident management
- Security audit services
- Certified security testers
- Yes
- Security testing certifications
- CREST
Ongoing support
- Ongoing support service
- No
Service scope
- Service constraints
- Out of hours working carries an additional charge.
User support
- Email or online ticketing support
- Yes, at extra cost
- Support response times
- 24hr response Service Level Agreement
- User can manage status and priority of support tickets
- No
- Phone support
- No
- Web chat support
- No
- Support levels
- The Differentis cloud consultancy service offers tiered support levels to suit various business needs. Each tier includes dedicated account management and access to certified consultants. Clients benefit from tailored solutions, proactive monitoring, and strategic guidance to optimise their cloud infrastructure and drive innovation. Costs are based on our SFIA rate card.
Resellers
- Supplier type
- Not a reseller
Staff security
- Staff security clearance
- Conforms to BS7858:2019
- Government security clearance
- Up to Developed Vetting (DV)
Standards and certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification
- No
- ISO 28000:2007 certification
- No
- CSA STAR certification
- No
- PCI certification
- No
- Cyber essentials
- Yes
- Cyber essentials plus
- No
- Other security certifications
- No
Social Value
- Social Value
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Social Value
- Fighting climate change
- Covid-19 recovery
- Tackling economic inequality
- Equal opportunity
- Wellbeing
Fighting climate change
Our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability is paramount. Our cloud services are hosted in energy-efficient data centres that rely on green energy sources, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, our digital solutions promote remote working, which is instrumental in reducing commuting emissions.Covid-19 recovery
Our services have played a critical role in enabling remote working environments, which was crucial for business continuity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We have helped businesses and organisations maintain operations while ensuring the safety of their employees. Furthermore, our cloud solutions have facilitated the digital transformation of healthcare services, aiding in efficiently managing healthcare resources during such crises.Tackling economic inequality
Our technology empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering scalable and affordable cloud solutions. This democratises access to high-end technological resources, enabling smaller players to compete more effectively in the marketplace, thereby reducing economic disparities.Equal opportunity
Inclusivity is at the core of our workforce and client engagements. We design our hiring practices and training programs to ensure equal opportunities for all, including those from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.Wellbeing
We recognise the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, particularly in the digital era. Our cloud services promote a better work-life balance by enabling flexible working arrangements. We also engage in initiatives that educate and encourage employees and clients to adopt healthy digital habits.
Pricing
- Price
- £375.00 to £1,750.00 a unit a day
- Discount for educational organisations
- Yes
Service documents
Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format,
email the supplier at marie.mulcrone@differentis.com.
Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.