BLUE HAT ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Cloud Architecture and Solution Design

Our service provides a comprehensive approach to the requirements discovery, solution design, architecture selection, selection and implementation of cloud platforms. The team engages key stakeholders to design a solution that is operationally robust, secure, reliable, performant and cost effective combining appropriate cloud native and hybrid cloud technology.

Features

• Cloud agnostic selection (AWS, Azure, GCP and Oracle)
• Security in identity and traceability
• Secure data at rest and in transit
• Automate recovery from failure
• Scale horizontally to handle variable workload
• Utilise advanced technologies (such as serverless) where appropriate
• Implement strong cost control and budget planning
• Perform infrastructure operations as code (DevOps)
• Support frequent small reversible changes

Benefits

• Reduce cost of ownership with fit for purpose platform
• Implement security by design throughout the process
• Ensure data is encrypted and access restrictions are enforced
• Build systems that are resilient to hardware and software failures
• Ensure system can scale to handle peaks in demand
• Pragmatically select the technology that's right for the problem
• Provision services on demand to reduce cost
• Create a robust method to provision systems
• Support agile software development and frequent releases
• Build testing and test automation into the platform

£200 to £1,400 a person a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODT

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  ODT

• Service definition document

  ODT

• Terms and conditions

  ODT

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 publicsector@thinkbluehat.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

700354832052564

Contact

Marcus De' Freitas
07966 155 836
publicsector@thinkbluehat.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our highly experienced project and programme managers will work closely with you to develop a comprehensive architecture tailored to the needs of your organisation, services to support the planning include; - Project/programme governance and quality assurance - Comprehensive model of the problem domain and legacy landscape - Target state business, data, integration, systems and security architectures - Full set of transition state architectures - Data extraction, data cleansing, data quality, data migration, business continuity and fall-back strategies
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: We provide on-site and remote training and mentoring to assist clients make best use of cloud based data services. Our training is classroom based, or in-person on site. Commonly our training is delivered alongside consultancy engagements where we "train by doing".
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: We are cloud agnostic, working with the leading cloud vendors. We operate a lift-and-shift approach to some migration, effectively moving systems at a hardware level to reduce physical servers and tin (PaaS). In some cases we migrate to on-premise Cloud options which allow many of the advantages or cloud but control on the physical hardware. In most instances we work on migrating systems to utilise the SaaS benefits of cloud technology.
• 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 engineers have extensive experience of automated testing, continuous integration and delivery into production environments. Our approach is to encourage and support our clients to adopt comprehensive functional and non-functional test coverage, automated delivery and test, in order to reduce risk and increase delivery velocity.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services
• Certified security testers: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: Due to Covid-19, our ability to be on site is limited. We are equipped to work remotely. We follow government advice and expect to be working in person as soon as this is recommended.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: No
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: N/a

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: No
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  At Blue Hat Associates, we are committed to combating climate change and minimising our environmental footprint. We have implemented measures to reduce our impact, such as optimising office space usage, minimising waste generation, and minimising unnecessary travel. Moving forward, we will conduct an annual review of our equipment and infrastructure to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency. Additionally, we will maintain and evolve our hybrid working practices to strike a balance between staff well-being, environmental protection, and delivering excellent client outcomes. To further our progress, we have appointed an Environmental Champion responsible educating our teams and our clients on sustainability and minimising resources both for economic and for environmental objectives. By taking these proactive steps, we aim to foster a culture of environmental stewardship within our organisation, while actively contributing to the global efforts in mitigating climate change and preserving our planet for future generations.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Blue Hat associates recognises its responsibility to support individuals and communities in recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to contributing to this recovery effort through our service delivery and broader organisational activities. During the pandemic, the Blue Hat team build a crowd sourced Covid tracker. The tracker was adopted by the Scottish Government and St Andrews University and contributed towards research into long Covid and health outcomes for those hospitalised during the first lock down. Recognising the isolation that Covid has created, we are supporting the mental and physical well-being of our staff. We have provided home-working office equipment, facilitated regular informal check-ins, organised regular well-being events, and established dedicated communication channels to wellbeing.

  Tackling economic inequality

  As an SME established by entrepreneurial individuals, our company is committed to fairness, inclusivity, equity, equality, and social justice. Recognising the importance of community involvement, we offer a summer intern program to help GCSE and A level students in local schools gain work experience and build hands on knowledge in software industry. As a forward-thinking company, we actively support innovation and research into disruptive technologies, aiming to deliver lower-cost and higher-quality software and services. We prioritise modernising delivery methods and increasing productivity through the development of scalable approaches, continuously seeking ways to optimise our processes and operations. As an SME, we actively encourage collaboration within our supply chain, fostering a fair and responsible approach to working with our partners, ensuring resilience and building capacity in the delivery of our services. Through these initiatives, we strive to tackle economic inequality by creating opportunities, promoting inclusivity, and driving positive change within our sphere of influence. We believe that by empowering individuals, fostering innovation, and upholding ethical business practices, we can contribute to a more equitable and prosperous society for all including those with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.

  Equal opportunity

  Recognising the importance of community involvement, we actively volunteer and provide retraining and return-to-work opportunities, mentoring programs, and technical skills development. We address skills gaps through mock interviews, CV guidance, and career counselling. Additionally, we offer internships and experience weeks to facilitate a seamless transition from academic learning to practical application. Through these initiatives, we strive to tackle economic inequality by creating opportunities, promoting inclusivity, and driving positive change within our sphere of influence. We believe that by empowering individuals, fostering innovation, and upholding ethical business practices, we can contribute to a more equitable and prosperous society for all including those with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.

  Wellbeing

  We prioritise supporting our staff's physical and mental health and overall wellbeing. To accomplish this, we provide home-working office equipment to ensure ergonomically sound working environments for our employees. Additionally, we support hybrid working arrangements to accommodate varied preferences and lifestyles. We maintain wellbeing-focused and off-topic communication channels, as well as regular in-person events, to foster a sense of community and facilitate open dialogue. To promote an active lifestyle and encourage physical and mental well-being, we have established a sports and social club for our employees. Furthermore, we implement inclusive talent attraction and selection processes to grow and retain a happy, diverse talent pool that reflects the communities we serve. Recognising the importance of giving back, we actively support and encourage our employees to engage in volunteering opportunities within our local communities. By doing so, we aim to foster a culture of social responsibility and contribute positively to the areas where we operate.

Pricing

• Price: £200 to £1,400 a person a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODT

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  ODT

• Service definition document

  ODT

• Terms and conditions

  ODT

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 publicsector@thinkbluehat.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.