Technology review
An honest look at your systems, software, suppliers and how they fit together.
IT consultancy
IT consultancy for growing businesses
Technology choices are expensive to get wrong. SMART5 gives independent, plain-English advice on cloud, software, systems and IT costs, and can roll up its sleeves to help deliver the changes, across Microsoft and Linux environments.
What is included
IT consultancy: what we do
Cloud cost reviews
Cloud bills analysed and reduced; we cut our own AWS costs substantially in 2026.
Systems architecture
Plans for new systems that are secure, maintainable and sensibly priced.
Software selection
Help choosing software and suppliers, without a sales agenda.
Microsoft and Linux
Hands-on support for Microsoft and Linux servers, networks and devices.
Project support
A technical partner to plan and oversee IT projects from start to finish.
Who it is for
Is this right for you?
- Growing businesses without an in-house IT lead
- Companies whose cloud or software costs keep rising
- Owners planning a new system or a big IT change
- Teams that need a second opinion on a supplier’s proposal
How we work
Four simple steps
- 1ListenWe learn how your business works and where IT gets in the way.
- 2ReviewSystems, costs and risks reviewed against your plans.
- 3RecommendClear options with costs, risks and a suggested route.
- 4DeliverHands-on help to make the changes, if you want it.
IT consultancy: questions and answers
Do you sell software or hardware?
No. Our advice is independent. We recommend what suits your business and budget.
Can you reduce our cloud bill?
Often, yes. Unused resources, oversized servers and duplicated services are common. We review your account and show where costs can come down.
Do you work on site?
We work on site in London and the South East, and remotely across the UK.
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Get in touch
Talk to us about it consultancy.
Tell us a little about your business and what you need. We will reply with a practical next step and a fixed, no-obligation quote.
- 020 4602 9982
- info@smart5.co.uk
- London and Essex · working across the UK
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Free, no-obligation quotes.