Networking · Design & upgrades

A network designed for how you work now

Secure, segmented and resilient networks — designed, staged and cut over with minimal disruption.

Sound familiar?

What we hear from customers

If ransomware got in, it could reach everything — nothing is separated.
Our firewall is end-of-life and the licences are about to lapse.
The network crawls when everyone is in the office.
One switch failure takes the whole office down.
The previous IT provider left no documentation.

What we do

From design to handover

Network design

High- and low-level designs based on your sites, users, applications and growth.

Segmentation

Separate networks for staff, servers, phones, devices and guests, with rules between them.

Firewalls

Next-generation firewalls, configured for security, remote access and visibility.

Switching & routing

Reliable switching with redundancy where downtime matters.

Staged cutover

Equipment pre-configured and tested, then installed after hours with a rollback plan.

Documentation

As-built diagrams, IP plans and configuration backups you own.

Architecture

A resilient, segmented design

Each layer has a clear job, so problems stay contained and are easier to find.

01Internet edge
Next-generation firewall (HA pair)Dual internet links
02Core
Redundant switchingLink aggregationRouting
03Access
PoE switchesNetwork access controlWi-Fi
04Segmentation
StaffServersVoiceIoTGuestManagement
05Management
Cloud or on-site controllerLoggingConfig backups

Where AI helps

Practical AI, switched on with care

Modern network platforms include AI analytics. We configure and interpret them for you — the AI belongs to the platform, the judgement comes from our engineers.

Platform analytics

Predictive insights

Firewall and switching platforms analyse logs to highlight likely issues before they cause outages.

Platform analytics

Assisted operations

Vendor AI assistants speed up troubleshooting and configuration checks.

Our approach

Design by people

Designs are created and peer-reviewed by our engineers; AI tools support day-to-day operations.

How it works

A clear path from start to finish

  1. Weeks 1–2DesignRequirements, current state and a design you approve.
  2. OrderProcureBill of materials and vendor-neutral recommendations.
  3. StageBuild & testEquipment pre-configured and tested before installation.
  4. CutoverInstall & hand overAfter-hours cutover with rollback plan and as-built documentation.

What you get

  • High- and low-level design
  • VLAN and IP addressing plan
  • Bill of materials
  • Cutover and rollback plan
  • As-built diagrams
  • Configuration backups

FAQ

Common questions

Why does segmentation matter?

It limits how far an attacker or malware can move from one compromised device. It is a core control in widely used security frameworks.

Can we upgrade without downtime?

Most of the work is done in advance. Cutovers are scheduled after hours with a tested rollback plan, so disruption is minimal.

Cloud-managed or on-premises equipment?

Cloud-managed suits multi-site businesses with small IT teams. On-premises management suits strict data or offline requirements. We recommend based on your needs.

Firewall or switches due for replacement?

Book a free consultation and we will design the right next step.