Consultancy

Data Governance

Do you struggle to sleep at night, think about the myriad of data your business has? Where is it, is it safe, secure and backed up and who has access to what?

Many businesses struggle with data governance, often due to a lack of accountability or resources. This challenge, though often overlooked due to its inherent complexity, is critical for ensuring data security, accuracy, and compliance. Without proper governance, risks increase, and control is lost.

Orca understands these challenges. We help businesses regain control by improving data management, ensuring compliance and data safety with pragmatic, sensible approaches based on standards achieved by Orca.

These include our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations, which allow us to offer proven techniques to transform your approach to data governance, aid with all aspects of ensuring data is protected and understood and ensuring your data is secure, correct, and easily accessible when needed.

Compliance

Are you concerned about your compliance with insurer’s requirements or industry standards when thinking about IT?

Compliance is crucial across various industries, from the Accountancy specific ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) or the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) through to the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) for legal professionals and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) for most businesses. Technology plays a vital role in meeting these requirements, but not all Managed Service Providers understand this complexity, especially in heavily regulated industries.

With increasing demands from insurers for detailed technical compliance, the challenge grows. Our experience with regulated industries, combined with our ISO accreditations, enables us to guide you through these challenges, ensuring your business meets all technology-related regulatory requirements, proactively addresses compliance risks, and builds trust with clients and stakeholders.

IT Strategy

When was the last time you sat down with your Managed Service Provider to discuss your IT strategy?

If you haven’t reviewed your IT strategy within the last year, the chances are it is no longer right for your business.

From the adoption of cloud technologies to enforced home working which most of us experienced, your IT needs will have changed.

Modern workplaces require modern IT systems, and the concept of Digital transformation arguably never ends, with innovative technology appearing as fast as the latest and greatest technology seems to settle down.

What was right twelve months ago may now not be adequate, so regular strategy meeting sessions with your MSP are critical.

Virtual IT Manager (VITM)

Do you sometimes think that you need to offload IT tasks to someone else in your business? Do you think you need an IT manager in house?

Whilst there are many benefits to having a wide IT team in house, the practicalities of this are a challenge.

Many business owners become deeply involved in IT processes like data governance, which can hinder growth. Hiring an in-house IT team is not always possible or cost-effective. And, self-managing your IT carries risks, including potential gaps in technical knowledge and a lack of best-practice techniques.

A Virtual IT Manager (VITM) service offers a comprehensive outsourced IT management service, delivering all the benefits of an in-house IT manager without the associated costs. With a menu-style approach, you can choose the services you need, allowing you to focus on your business. VITM can either act as your IT manager or complement your existing team to minimise risks and enhance operations.

Virtual CIO (VCIO)

Is your business lacking a digital strategy?