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At Formation Tech, we’re experienced IT integrators, helping you streamline processes, solve technological challenges and enable your people to thrive now - and in the future.
Problems We Solve
Disjointed Vendors
Years of tactical, vendor-by-vendor decisions create inefficiency, skills gaps and wasted spend. Consolidating vendors fixes all three.
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
You can’t manage what you can’t see. Juggling vendors and old tech hides risk; data-driven insight puts you back in control.
Our Solutions
We Don't Name our Customers. That's the Point.
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Standarising Network Security
Read the StoryWe 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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Building Resilience Through Managed Backup and Disaster Recovery
Read the StoryWe 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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Securing Remote Users with FortiSASE
Read the StoryWe 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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Validating Security Posture Through External Penetration Testing
Read the StoryWe 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
Read the StoryWe 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
Read the StoryWe 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.
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 11th at 9 AM
In Person
Cybersecurity Breakfast in the City
Join senior peers for an exclusive breakfast briefing at Fortinet HQ, London, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. This event will feature unique perspectives from both an ex-hacker and a Detective Chief Inspector from the City of London Police. You'll have the opportunity to network and ask questions in a private setting, leaving with practical advice to strengthen your security.
Thursday, June 11th at 11 AM
Online
What Attackers See That your Tools Don't
Traditional penetration testing is outdated and leaves gaps for attackers to exploit. This session explores the limits of annual tests and static reports, explaining how hackers chain misconfigurations and use "low-risk" findings to breach systems. You'll learn how attack paths form, get a framework for evaluating their testing methods, and learn to prioritise fixes based on real-world risk.
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We make the complex, simple.
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When Legacy Firewalls Become a Performance Problem
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What Good Microsoft 365 Backup Actually Needs to Do
Most organisations using Microsoft 365 know backup is important. What’s less clear is what “good”...
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How Quickly Can You Recover Microsoft 365?
Most organisations invest heavily in email security. Filters, awareness training, MFA and threat...
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