Akita Systems Ltd

Cloud Consultancy Services

Master the deployment and expansion of public, private and hybrid cloud setups with guidance from Akita’s expert enterprise cloud consultants.
With over 15 years' experience in delivering private and public sector cloud solutions, we can strategise, develop and support all requirements relating to cloud implementation, migration, integration and ongoing security.

Features

• Tailored cloud strategies aligned to organisational goals.
• Expert deployment of public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions
• Seamless migrations to cloud
• Enhanced system efficiency through strategic cloud integration solutions
• Expert ongoing cloud maintenance and optimisation
• Robust security measures and processes to protect cloud data
• Cloud performance monitoring for operation and cost efficiency
• Training and knowledge transfer for leveraging cloud technology
• Comprehensive disaster recovery and continuity solutions
• Strategic insights for managing and reducing cloud expenditures

Benefits

• Over 15 years of expertise of enterprise cloud solutions
• Enhances organisational agility through expert advice in cloud implementations
• Versatile cloud solutions based on private and public sector insights
• Boosts performance through strategic insights from cloud specialists
• Consultant-led cloud transitions ensure ROI minimise risk
• Robust security guidance with expertise in diverse cloud environments
• Delivers cost-efficiency in cloud operations
• Delivers advanced cloud technology insights from industry experts
• Can deliver expertly crafted disaster recovery solutions for business continuity

£110 a unit an hour

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

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

814709576517397

Contact

Akita
0330 058 8000
info@akita.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our cloud implementations involve a scoping and consultancy session to align organisational goals with the right cloud solutions. This includes an assessment of current technologies, pain points and challenges faced, wider operational or regulatory requirements, and how cloud technology will fit with ongoing growth plans.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Depending on requirements, Akita will typically operate a ''train the trainer" model; empowering a super user within your organisation with the required knowledge of cloud platforms. Wider training sessions can also be organised as necessary.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Akita develops bespoke cloud migration strategies that aligns seamlessly with organisations’ needs and objectives. ; Recognising that every organisation has unique requirements, Akita offers tailored solutions, whether you are considering a hybrid cloud approach—combining on-premises infrastructure with cloud services—or a fully integrated cloud migration that transitions all your data and applications to the cloud.; Our approach begins with a thorough assessment of your current IT infrastructure, workloads, pain points, and overall objectives. This evaluation allows us to formulate a migration plan that not only minimises downtime but also aligns with your budgetary and operational needs. ; We ensure that every aspect of the migration process is meticulously planned, from initial data migration to full system integration, providing you with a clear roadmap, risk analysis and timeline.; Once the migration is successfully completed, Akita’s support extends beyond the initial transition. Our dedicated infrastructure team is equipped to manage and optimise your new cloud environment, ensuring it delivers peak performance and remains scalable to your evolving business needs. ; This ongoing support includes regular system updates, security enhancements, and performance monitoring, enabling your organisation to maximise its cloud investment.
• 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: Akita maintains a strong quality assurance and testing regime. ; ; We begin by establishing clear and measurable objectives for performance testing, ensuring that these objectives align with your specific aims for cloud migration. We focus on defining key performance indicators such as system uptime, response time, data integrity, and user satisfaction, which guide and measure the efficacy of our testing efforts.; We then meticulously develop a testing strategy tailored to address various critical aspects of your cloud environment. At Akita, our strategy includes:; Functional Testing: We verify that all system functions operate correctly according to specifications within the new cloud environment, ensuring flawless functionality.; Integration Testing: Our team ensures that newly migrated applications integrate seamlessly with existing systems and third-party services, maintaining smooth operations across interfaces.; Performance Testing: We assess the system's stability and responsiveness under different load conditions to identify potential bottlenecks or performance issues, ensuring optimal performance.; Security Testing: We are committed to detecting vulnerabilities in your cloud setup and ensuring that your migration adheres to relevant standards and regulations for data security.; By undertaking these strategic tasks, Akita supports a smooth transition to cloud services and ensures ongoing reliability, security, and user satisfaction.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design

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: Akita can also provide support for private and public cloud setups. We can preserve the integrity and efficiency of your cloud infrastructure through proactive monitoring and maintenance delivered by our NOC team (https://www.akita.co.uk/services/it-support/noc-services/). By continuously overseeing your systems, we proactively address potential issues to prevent operational disruptions. ; Alongside this, we uphold stringent security measures, conducting regular security audits, vulnerability scans, and compliance assessments as per requirement to protect your data and ensure adherence to relevant standards.; Akita operates round-the-clock technical support to swiftly address and resolve any issues or enquiries. Our dedicated team of experts ensures that any potential disruptions to your business operations are minimally invasive, providing peace of mind and reliability. This comprehensive support framework not only secures your cloud environment but also enhances user confidence and satisfaction.

Service scope

• Service constraints: Akita delivers cloud consultancy services across the United Kingdom, though these tend to be limited to remote sessions for those in the north of England, south west of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our consultancy services are delivered with the expectation of engagement from customers; failure to engage may result in changes to project timelines. The effectiveness of cloud solutions is dependent on an organisation having robust connectivity.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: Support can be provided for cloud environments as an additional service. Akita operates a 2-hour service level agreement for response for our cloud support service
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Outside of specific consultancy services, Akita can deliver ongoing cloud infrastructure monitoring and support. Services will be handled by our dedicated infrastructure and NOC teams. Pricing is subject to infrastructure setup and expected support requirements. Every ongoing customer will be assigned an account manager to report on key KPIs and discuss improvements to setup and service.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Reseller providing extra features and support
• Organisation whose services are being resold: Microsoft, AWS, Google, Private Cloud

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: British Assessment Bureau
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 11/03/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: The organisation does not perform software development
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: Yes
• Any other security certifications: Cyber Essentials Assessor Status

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  Wellbeing

  Wellbeing

  At Akita, our people are our greatest asset. Our team are chosen for their intelligence, adaptability and – above all – dependability. And as a company, we’re committed to cultivating a culture of learning and development that empowers them to reach their full potential. They're also supported in their wellbeing through provision of healthy in-house meals, provision of personal support measures and enhanced annual leave.

Pricing

• Price: £110 a unit an hour
• Discount for educational organisations: No

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