We help customers choose the right technology to make their lives easier.

At Formation Tech, we help multi-site organisations consolidate vendors, modernise legacy infrastructure and improve visibility and reporting, across cybersecurity, secure networks and voice. Providing the skills and technology, we act as an extension of your IT team. The result: less time and money spent firefighting, and a business that's more secure and more productive. 

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We help customers choose the right technology to make their lives easier

Problems We Solve

Disjointed vendors

Disjointed Vendors

Years of tactical, vendor-by-vendor decisions create inefficiency, skills gaps and wasted spend. Consolidating vendors fixes all three.

Legacy technology

Legacy Technology

Ageing tech that wasn’t built for modern, remote work becomes the weakest link in your network, and a brake on progress.

Visibility & reporting

Visibility & Reporting

You can’t manage what you can’t see. Juggling vendors and old tech hides risk; data-driven insight puts you back in control.

How We Work

Your Journey With Us

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We meet you where you are.

Whether you need something tactical or we take you on a strategic journey, we start at your pain points today.

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We help you understand how you align.

As a strategic partner, our objective is to help our clients understand how they align to industry best practices across the three core pillars that enable our customers to protect, withstand, and recover from cybersecurity threats.

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We build the roadmap.

We help customers create strategic roadmaps that enhance their organisation by consolidating vendors, removing outdated technology, and improving visibility.

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We work as an extension of your team.

At Formation, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of success. We embed ourselves as an extension of your IT team, building a cohesive and productive partnership. By cultivating both technical and personal connections, we function as a truly integrated part of your team.

We Don't Name our Customers. That's the Point.

  • recruitment

    Standarising Network Security

    We implemented a standardised approach to network and security, leading to easier management, consistent security measures, and better reporting capabilities for a large UK recruitment firm. 

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  • Oil and energy

    Building Resilience Through Managed Backup and Disaster Recovery

    We implemented a managed backup and disaster recovery solution across M365 and server estate of a leading UK energy company, giving them confidence in the protection and recoverability of their critical data. 

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  • Finance Firm

    Securing Remote Users with FortiSASE

    We modernised a major UK financial services institution's network by deploying a comprehensive Fortinet SASE solution. This enhanced their security, improved network performance, and reduced operational complexity, allowing them to operate more efficiently and securely. 

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  • retail

    Validating Security Posture Through External Penetration Testing

    We delivered a monthly penetration testing programme for a major UK retailer, leading to ongoing visibility, operational confidence, and stronger insurance positioning. 

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    Migrating from Legacy Mitel to Microsoft Teams Voice

    We helped an academy trust migrate from a legacy Mitel telephony platform to Microsoft Teams Voice, resulting in a drastically reduced physical handset estate, an enhanced reception console, and a solution delivered on a net neutral cost. 

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    Aligning to NCSC Best Practice

    We assessed a leading UK prep school's alignment to NCSC best practice, uncovering critical oversights like exposed CCTV systems and leading to a strategic roadmap for stronger security and a better digital experience for staff. 

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Upcoming Events

Webinars and In-Person Events

At Formation Tech, we help organisations keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. We run a series of webinars and in-person events designed for IT leaders, creating a space for you to connect with peers, share insights on business security, and double-check your existing strategies.

Thursday, Sep 8th at 9 AM

In Person

Cybersecurity Breakfast in the City

Explore the growing risks of AI-driven cyber threats alongside IT and security leaders at an exclusive breakfast briefing in London. Hear from ethical hackers, cybersecurity experts, and law enforcement professionals as they share practical insights into how attacks unfold, where organisations remain exposed, and how to strengthen resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

REGISTER HERE

Thursday, July 23rd at 11 AM

Online

Pen Testing in the Age of AI

Join our upcoming learning webinar to explore how AI is transforming the threat landscape. Attackers now have access to the same automation that powers your business, with reconnaissance that once took days now taking minutes. This session will reveal what continuous, automated pen testing uncovers that your current approach likely misses, and why keeping pace with offensive automation is critical to your defence strategy.

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Latest news and updates

Get industry trends, tips, and tech news to support your day-to-day work.

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Start Your Journey With Us

The fastest way to see if we're a fit is a 30-minute call with one of our security leads. We'll ask about your security concerns and tell you honestly if we can help. You'll leave the call with at least one practical takeaway, whether you work with us or not.

Email hello@formationtech.co.uk
Phone +44 (0)20 3866 1750
Location

Formation Tech, 5th Floor, Alto Tower, 30 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9PG