If you're not sure where your IT currently stands, or you've been asked to lead a tech project without a clear picture of what's involved, Discover is where we start.
It's the first phase of our three-part approach, and it gives you a clear, honest view of your systems, processes and infrastructure before any decisions are made. We'll identify where the opportunities are, flag the risks early and give you the information you need to build a solid business case - including realistic costs and timescales.
There's no jargon, just a clear picture of where you are and what makes sense next.
Why do you need the Discover phase?
A Thorough Assessment
We take the time to properly understand your setup. That means your business objectives, your current IT infrastructure, your people, how you manage data and where any security gaps might be. We look at the whole picture, not just the parts that are easy to fix.
A Plan That Fits Your Business
What comes out of Discover isn't a generic report. It's a set of practical recommendations built around your specific situation: your goals, your team, your budget. We'll tell you which Microsoft tools will actually help, and we'll be straight with you if something isn't the right fit.
Spotting Problems Early
One of the most useful things Discover does is surface risks early - vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, technical debt - so we can factor them into the plan rather than stumble across them mid-project.
Laying The Groundwork
By the end of Discover, we have everything we need to move into the Deliver phase with confidence. A well-understood foundation makes the rest of the project faster and less risky.
How do we carry out the Discover phase?
We Start With A Proper Conversation
The process kicks off with an in-depth workshop, led by one of our directors. We want to understand your goals, your frustrations and what you're working with right now. We'll work using practical terms, not buzzwords.
Then We Dig Into The Detail
From there, we gather what we need through a mix of interviews, further workshops and hands-on audits of your infrastructure, applications, data and security. We use all of this to map out your current environment, identify the right Microsoft technology for your situation, and put together a practical action plan.
You Get Something You Can Actually Use
Our findings go into a clear, readable report with specific recommendations and a prioritised plan. We'll walk you through it with your team and refine it based on your feedback. The final plan covers your full implementation, including how we'll address any issues we've found along the way.
Not Ready To Commit To A Full Project?
That's fine. Our Fixed Price Discovery service gives you everything above as a standalone piece of work. You'll come away with a clear, costed plan, and then you can decide whether to work with us to deliver it, handle it internally, or use it as the basis for a wider tender. No pressure either way.
