Network Fish provides managed IT support for London SMEs. We have been doing this since 2002 and our approach is straightforward: one fixed monthly fee covers everything your business needs from an IT support provider, helpdesk support, on-site engineers, proactive monitoring, Microsoft 365 administration, and security.
You get one number to call, a one-hour response target, and a team that knows your setup.
What this cover means in practice
| If this happened tomorrow | With Network Fish in place |
|---|---|
| Someone’s computer plays up and they cannot work | We watch every machine around the clock and often fix problems before anyone notices. When your team does need help, we respond within one hour, and in London we come to you. |
| A member of staff clicks a dangerous link or lands on a fake website | Dangerous websites are blocked automatically on every device, in the office or away from it, and security software spots and shuts down attacks that slip past the first line of defence. |
| A laptop is lost, stolen, or simply dies | Every machine is encrypted so a thief cannot read what is on it. Every device is backed up to the cloud and can be wiped remotely. We can have the person working again the same business day. |
| Criminals target out-of-date software, the cause of most security breaches | We keep every computer and application up to date automatically, and urgent security fixes are pushed through as a priority. |
| Someone leaves the company, or a new starter needs setting up | Accounts are created on day one and switched off the day someone leaves, so no forgotten logins are left open for misuse. |
| A regulator, bank, or partner asks you to prove your IT is secure | Your machines are locked down to a recognised security standard, with reports to show for it, and we guide you through Cyber Essentials certification step by step. |
In short: one monthly fee, one number to call, and the day-to-day risk of running your business technology becomes our job, not yours.
What is included in managed IT support
Helpdesk support
When something goes wrong, your team calls or emails our helpdesk. Our target response time is one hour during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. An engineer picks up the issue, resolves it, and logs what was done. There is no per-call charge, no per-hour billing, and no limit on the number of issues your team can raise. That is what the contract is for.
Most issues are resolved remotely, without anyone needing to visit your office.
On-site engineers
Some issues need a physical presence. Hardware failures, network problems, new office setups, and device installations require an engineer on-site. For London clients, we can attend your premises the same or next working day.
Where possible, we send the same engineer each time. They already know your office layout, your infrastructure, your team, and the history of your setup. There is no time wasted on introductions or background briefings. They arrive, they know the context, and they get on with it.
Remote monitoring and management
We deploy remote monitoring and management (RMM) software across every device, server, and piece of network equipment in your business. It watches performance, disk space, security status, backup completion, and dozens of other indicators, around the clock. Our software also scans continuously for vulnerabilities across devices and the network, capturing missing patches, outdated software, and exposed services.
When something looks wrong, we are alerted automatically. In many cases the issue is resolved before anyone in your business notices. In others, an engineer picks it up proactively. Most managed support clients contact our helpdesk significantly less often than they did with their previous IT provider. Not because anything has changed about how easy we are to reach, but because proactive monitoring means fewer things go wrong in the first place.
Security included as standard
Every managed support client gets a full security stack included: managed antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), DNS-layer web filtering, multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforced across every account, patch management, and vulnerability scanning. This is not an optional add-on. It is part of what managed IT support means. See our Cyber Security page for the full detail.
Microsoft 365 and SaaS platform support
A large proportion of day-to-day IT issues for London SMEs are Microsoft 365 related. Outlook not connecting, Teams calls dropping, SharePoint permissions not working, OneDrive not syncing. We support all of these as standard.
Our engineers handle Microsoft 365 administration, security configuration, user account management, and licence assignment as part of your monthly fee. We also support other SaaS platforms your business relies on, including account provisioning, permissions, and security settings. See our Microsoft 365 Business Support page for more detail.
Cyber Essentials readiness
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme that gives businesses a clear, practical baseline for IT security. Network Fish holds Cyber Essentials certification and we guide managed support clients through the process as part of the relationship.
Your managed support contract directly addresses the five technical controls assessed under Cyber Essentials: secure configuration, access control, malware protection, patch management, and network boundary protection. For most clients the gap between their current setup and certification is smaller than they expect.
We carry out a gap analysis, provide hands-on remediation support, and coordinate with your chosen certification body. Cyber Essentials Plus, which involves an independent technical audit, is available as a separate engagement.
See our Cyber Essentials page for more detail.
Endpoint backup
Endpoint backup is included in your managed support contract as standard. Every device is backed up automatically to the cloud, with versioned file recovery, encrypted storage, and backup monitoring integrated with our RMM platform. If a device is lost, stolen, or simply fails, we can restore files or rebuild the machine the same business day. If a device is lost or stolen, it can also be wiped remotely to prevent anyone accessing the data on it.
Microsoft 365 backup, covering your email, calendars, Teams data, and SharePoint, is available as a separate add-on. Cloud data is not automatically protected by Microsoft’s own retention policies, and many businesses are unaware of the gaps. If a mailbox is deleted, corrupted, or held to ransom, a third-party backup is the only way to recover it. See our Backup and Disaster Recovery page and Microsoft 365 Disaster Recovery page for more detail.
Who we support
We work with London SMEs across a wide range of sectors, including professional services, financial services, legal, creative, and not-for-profit. Our clients typically have between 5 and 250 users and want a single, reliable IT support partner rather than managing multiple suppliers or an in-house IT function.
If your business is based in London and you want IT support that is proactive, responsive, and commercially straightforward, we should talk.
How it works
- Free site survey. We visit your office, review your current setup, and give you a written report covering your infrastructure, security posture, and any risks or gaps we find. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation to proceed.
- Onboarding. We take over the management of your IT environment. Every device is enrolled in our monitoring platform, security tools are deployed, and your team is given helpdesk contact details. Most onboardings are completed with no disruption to your working day.
- Ongoing support. Your team calls when they need help. We monitor your systems in the background. You receive a quarterly report covering what was resolved, what was found proactively, and any recommendations. Your account is reviewed annually to make sure the service continues to fit your needs.
Pricing
Managed IT support is priced per user per month. The same fee covers helpdesk support, on-site callouts, monitoring, security, Microsoft 365 support, and endpoint backup. There are no per-incident charges and no surprise invoices.
Contact us for a proposal. We start with a free IT site survey to understand your environment and give you accurate figures.
One monthly fee. One number to call.
The day-to-day frustration of IT problems becomes our job, not yours.
