ADROIT CLOUD CONSULTING LIMITED

Azure Services

Adroit Azure Service encompasses cloud computing, storage, AI, analytics, VMs, SQL Database, and Active Directory management. It ensures secure, scalable cloud solutions with seamless migration and integration. Specialising in IoT, AI, and machine learning, our team optimises Azure infrastructure for robust digital transformation, leveraging Azure's extensive tech capabilities.

Features

• Azure services with Cloud First, Agile methodologies.
• Secure storage meets GDPR, OWASP guidelines for data protection
• AI, ML leverage UK Digital Strategy, enhancing analytics capabilities.
• Database services with Azure SQL support TCoP, CDDO standards.
• Azure Active Directory ensures identity management, aligning with NCSC.
• Migration tools facilitate seamless Azure transition, ITIL 4 compliant.
• Services integrate with existing CI/CD tools
• DevOps tools foster continuous delivery, adhering to GDS principles.
• Network security with Azure Virtual Network follows Cyber Essentials.
• Rapidly deployable SC-cleared service professionals

Benefits

• Adaptable infrastructure supports dynamic scaling, aligning with Cloud First.
• Ensures data security, compliance with GDPR, enhancing trust.
• Drives business insights, supported by AI, ML analytics capabilities.
• Simplifies database management, streamlining Azure SQL, Cosmos DB integration.
• Enhances security with robust identity management via Azure Active Directory.
• Accelerates Azure migration, offering efficient cloud adoption pathways.
• Unlocks IoT potential, fostering new business opportunities with secure connectivity.
• Streamlines development, deployment using Azure DevOps, promoting Agile practices.
• Protects assets with comprehensive network security, leveraging Azure's infrastructure.
• Guarantees performance, uptime through real-time monitoring, diagnostics tools.

£270 to £2,200 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

712159179935348

Contact

Pav Khural
07732808155
business@adroitcc.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Adroit’s planning service for Azure Services creates a strategic blueprint for organisations aiming to utilise Azure for cloud computing, storage, AI, analytics, and more. Tailored to your specific needs, our service ensures a secure, scalable cloud solution, optimising Azure’s vast technological capabilities for your digital transformation.; The planning service includes:; Assessing your current IT infrastructure to identify integration opportunities with Azure services, ensuring a seamless transition that aligns with your business goals.; Designing a custom Azure architecture that leverages cloud computing, secure storage options, and comprehensive database services to enhance your operational efficiency and data management.; Integrating AI and machine learning for advanced analytics, providing actionable insights to drive business decisions.; Implementing Azure Active Directory for robust identity management, alongside configuring Azure Virtual Network for enhanced network security.; Planning the use of Azure’s IoT services for smart device management and insights, coupled with DevOps tools for agile development and deployment.; Establishing monitoring and diagnostic routines with Azure Monitor and Application Insights to maintain high system performance and uptime.; Our service prepares your business for a successful Azure integration, ensuring you can fully leverage cloud scalability, data security, and advanced analytics to foster innovation and growth.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Adroit’s training service for Azure Services equips your team with the knowledge and skills necessary to maximise the benefits of Azure’s cloud computing, storage, AI, analytics, and more. Our comprehensive training ensures seamless use and management of Azure infrastructure, empowering your team for successful digital transformation.; ; Training highlights:; ; Introduction to Azure cloud computing solutions, focusing on scalable processing power and secure storage options.; Deep dives into AI and machine learning integration for advanced analytics, using Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB for data management.; Guidance on identity management through Azure Active Directory and strategies for efficient cloud migration.; Practical sessions on IoT services for device management and insights, plus continuous integration and delivery using Azure DevOps tools.; Configuration and security best practices with Azure Virtual Network, alongside monitoring and diagnostics with Azure Monitor and Application Insights.; Our expert-led training demystifies Azure Services, providing hands-on experience and real-world application scenarios. By the end of the programme, your team will have a solid understanding of Azure capabilities, ready to implement scalable infrastructure, enhance data security, and leverage advanced analytics for insightful decisions. This training accelerates cloud adoption and fosters an environment of continuous innovation and growth.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Adroit's setup and migration service for Azure Services facilitates your transition to Azure, ensuring a comprehensive implementation of cloud computing, storage, AI, analytics, and more. Our expert team guides you through every step, from initial planning to full-deployment, optimising Azure's extensive capabilities for your digital transformation.; ; The service encompasses:; ; Preparing your IT environment for Azure integration, identifying and addressing prerequisites for a smooth migration.; Implementing secure, scalable cloud computing solutions, including setting up Azure VMs, SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and storage options: blob, file, queue storage.; Configuring AI and machine learning services for advanced analytics, ensuring your setup is primed for insightful data-analysis.; Establishing Azure Active Directory for secure identity management and Azure Virtual Network for network security, aligning with best-practices for data protection compliance.; Leveraging Azure's seamless migration tools to transition infrastructure, applications, data to Azure with minimal disruption.; Setting up IoT services for connected device management and insights; integrating Azure DevOps tools for continuous integration and delivery.; Implementing monitoring and diagnostics via Azure Monitor and Application Insights to ensure optimal performance and uptime post-migration.; Our comprehensive approach ensures secure and efficient migration to Azure and positions you to fully exploit Azure’s capabilities for innovation, scalability, enhanced operational efficiency.
• 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 quality assurance and performance testing services are embedded from project initiation, ensuring a comprehensive examination across functional and non-functional requirements. We employ a blend of manual and automated testing techniques, providing robust quality assurance and performance assessments throughout the software development lifecycle. Our agile testing strategy integrates seamlessly with DevOps practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD), establishing an efficient and streamlined software delivery pipeline.; ; Expert QA and performance testers are actively involved from the early stages—planning, design, and implementation—adhering to GDS standards. This proactive involvement facilitates the early detection and resolution of potential quality issues, effectively minimising defects to zero within sprint cycles and enhancing overall software integrity. Our approach not only ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions but also accelerates time to launch, reduces project risks, and improves stakeholder satisfaction by aligning product outcomes with the organisations' objectives and user expectations.

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: Yes
• Security testing certifications:
  • GBEST
  • CHECK
  • CREST
  • Tigerscheme
  • Cyber Scheme

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: We deliver tailored solutions to help you design, implement, and manage your hosting or software services. Our offerings are adaptable to meet your specific requirements and budgets, ranging from full outsourcing to supplementing your current teams.; ; For organisations wishing to build their own in-house capabilities, we provide comprehensive support. This includes sourcing skilled professionals, from apprentices to seasoned experts, and equipping them with the necessary training to independently manage and maintain your services.; ; Our support operates around the clock, 365 days a year, ensuring reliable service at all times. We also offer proactive monitoring and alerting systems, which can be integrated with your existing tools or provided through our own solutions.; ; Additionally, we provide access to a diverse pool of talent, whether local, nearshore, or offshore, ensuring you have the right expertise to meet your operational needs.; ; Whether you require continuous support or assistance in establishing a self-sufficient team, we work closely with you to ensure your strategy is achieved effectively and efficiently.

Service scope

• Service constraints: None apply, not applicable

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Within 1-hour and response times are not different at weekends.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AAA
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Adroit offers dedicated support for our AWS Services, providing round-the-clock assistance to ensure your Amazon Web Services infrastructure operates seamlessly. Our tailored support ensures you maximize the benefits of AWS's cloud computing, storage, analytics, and more, with a focus on security, scalability, and innovation.; ; Support Service includes:; ; 24/7 support rota, guaranteeing assistance anytime for urgent AWS-related issues.; Direct communication channels through email and phone, enabling swift resolution of queries or challenges.; Expert guidance on leveraging AWS cloud solutions effectively, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.; Assistance with AWS tools and services, from secure storage options like EBS to database services such as RDS and DynamoDB.; Support for integrating AI and machine learning, IoT services, and implementing DevOps tools for continuous integration and delivery.; Advice on network security configuration using AWS VPC, Direct Connect, and Route 53, alongside monitoring setup with CloudWatch and CloudTrail.; Our ITIL 4 compliant support is backed by AWS-certified professionals, ready to address technical challenges and provide strategic advice to optimise your AWS deployment. Adroit's support ensures your AWS infrastructure is secure, efficient, and aligned with your business objectives, enabling you to focus on growth and innovation.

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: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: British Standards Institute
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 09/02/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Nothing
• 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:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  We encourage ethical and fair-trade purchasing and sustainable and carbon-reduction elements in our purchasing strategy. Our stated policy objective is to meet our Net Zero carbon targets while achieving our wider Social Value priorities. We have; ; Developed a circular economy model approach to our procurement strategy, environmental policy, and prevention strategies.; Ensured sustainability is considered in all purchases ; We operate a water consumption and management system that closely monitors water usage and compares performance with published targets. ; Regularly reviewed opportunities for reduction of mains water consumption. ; Installed water-efficient fittings and technology ; Reduced water consumption by 25% in 2023 and 3 m3/person/year for offices. ; To ensure new development, upgrades, and refurbishments are carried out to policies, and specifications. We apply independent environmental assessment methods to new developments. Our Waste Prevention Programme focuses on the top of the waste hierarchy, which means increasing the reuse, repair, re-manufacture, and use of industrial by-products. We monitor greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. ; REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS; Remote Working: By facilitating remote and hybrid working, we actively reduce our carbon footprint by minimising commuting and business travel. This has the dual benefit of enhancing work-life balance and reducing emissions associated with transport.; Minimising Business Travel: we limit in-person meetings and opt for virtual communication tools; reducing the need for travel and associated carbon emissions.; Green Transport Initiatives: We cycle to stations for public transport wherever possible, further decreasing carbon emissions linked with car usage. We are also replacing our existing hybrid company vehicles with fully electric models to lower our emissions further.; Carbon Offsetting: We work with partners, where we plant trees locally. For each tree planted, a tonne of carbon is saved through supporting internationally verified carbon reduction projects.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Enhancing workplace conditions to support COVID-19 recovery required a comprehensive effort. Adroit implemented the following measures to safeguard the well-being of all engaged parties and the local community in order to contribute to broader recovery efforts:; Remote Working: We facilitated and promoted remote working options wherever feasible; Employee Support and Communication: Regular updates on COVID-19 developments, safety measures, and resources were communicated transparently to our employees and subcontractors; Mental Health Support: Adroit places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Through regular check-ins and an empathetic management approach, we maintain a healthy work-life balance and emotional wellbeing for all our team members. Employee mental wellness is integral to us.; Adroit is a workplace that fosters a culture of safety, flexibility, and employee well-being. Our commitment to improving workplace conditions contributes to the broader COVID-19 recovery effort and helps us emerge stronger as a united and resilient workforce.

  Equal opportunity

  As a digital transformation consultancy, a core focus is on creating equal employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment and those located in deprived areas.; We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity by providing equal opportunities to all candidates based on their skills and potential. We actively seek talent from disadvantaged communities to contribute to their economic growth. Our dedication to creating meaningful employment opportunities drives our mission to positively impact and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.; To demonstrate our dedication to this goal, we have implemented several actions:; Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits of our workforce to identify disparities in employment opportunities, skills development, and pay. These audits help us understand the areas that need improvement and ensure transparency in our practices.; Equal Pay Policy: Our equal pay ensures that all workers receive fair and equitable compensation for their work regardless of their contract status.; Skill Enhancement Programmes: We offer skill enhancement programmes to all employees, providing them with opportunities to develop and grow professionally. By investing in their skills, we aim to level the playing field and empower them for future career advancement.; Diversity and Inclusion Training: We conduct training sessions for our workforce to promote diversity and inclusion. These sessions raise awareness about fairness and respect, fostering a culture that values diversity.; Regular Feedback Mechanisms: We encourage open communication and feedback from our subcontractors. This helps us identify and address any concerns or issues related to inequality promptly.; We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees, regardless of their contractual status, have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.

  Wellbeing

  We have identified the needs of our workforce and local communities, worked with health professionals (also using our Occupational Health service providers) and workforce representatives/community leaders, conducted surveys, held focus groups, and talked to community leaders to provide our Care well-being Support Programme, supporting the Mental Health at Work Plan: our volunteers and certified partner organisation provide health and wellbeing support for our temporary workers, internal staff and local communities; ; Mental health Wellbeing & Floor Walking / Desk-Side Mental Health First Aider (pastoral support for disadvantaged groups; helping to reduce stigma surrounding mental health conditions); Healthy living ; Financial and legal well-being and Fair Work Planning; 24/7 GP consultation ; Smoking cessation ; Mental & physical health support & confidential helpline, especially during Covid-19 remote working/recovery ; Burnout prevention ; Life events counselling ; Team Coach (confidential work-based safe environment coaching support) ; Get fit programme, healthy eating at home ; Diet support/Healthy diet at work ; Financial/Legal guidance ; The programme is monitored quarterly to take feedback from participants to help us drive improvements. We especially focus on the feedback from individuals with mental health problems. Our internal volunteers are professionally trained to deliver mentoring and support. ; We work with local community organisations such as The Rainbow Project, Action Mental Health and Inspire Wellbeing, who provide support and resources to support underrepresented communities.; We work with Cancer Pledge which aims to abolish the stigma and insecurity that exist for people with cancer in the workplace. They stand together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture at work for all. We recently joined the pledge, in our continuous commitment to be inclusive and to create a supportive environment for our employees and candidates. We are committed to continuously raising awareness and creating specific policies and programs, to accommodate specific needs of cancer patients and caregivers in the workplace.

Pricing

• Price: £270 to £2,200 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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 business@adroitcc.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.