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CMS Group Ltd

Technology Management Consultancy. Technology, run with intent. Since 1990.

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United Kingdom

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Operate Services

Named in-house pod, 24/7/365 cover

Round-the-clock technical support with an 18-second average response and 87% first-contact resolution. All in-house, no offshoring.

Strategy is already in.

13 service areas
21 specific solutions

18 seconds

Avg answer time

87%

First contact resolution

24/7/365

Support coverage

4.9/5

Customer satisfaction

Service Areas

Explore our operate service areas below. Each area contains specific solutions calibrated to your operating model.

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24/7/365 IT Support

Round-the-clock support with 18-second average response time

True round-the-clock technical support covering users, infrastructure, and third-party vendor issues. Our UK-based team provides consistent, high-quality support with no outsourcing—ensuring you always speak to someone who knows your environment.

18 seconds Average response time87% First contact resolution
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Service Desk & User Administration

Starters, leavers, and everything in between

Comprehensive user lifecycle management handling joiners, movers, and leavers alongside day-to-day service requests. We manage access, licences, and permissions so your team can focus on their actual work.

Same day New starter readiness100% Offboarding completion
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Technical Services

Infrastructure expertise when you need it most

Senior technical resource for complex infrastructure issues, escalations, and specialist projects. Our Technical Services team handles what the service desk cannot—from deep troubleshooting to architectural guidance.

L3 expertise Senior engineers on every engagementRoot cause Analysis on all major incidents
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Field Engineering

Nationwide onsite support when remote isn't enough

Professional onsite engineering services for hardware deployment, network installation, and hands-on support. Our field engineers deliver consistent quality across all your locations.

UK-wide Coverage networkSame/next day Response for critical issues
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Co-Managed IT

Augment your team with specialist capability

Flexible shared-responsibility model for organisations with internal IT teams. We provide the depth and coverage you need while your team retains control of strategy and day-to-day operations.

Flexible Engagement modelsDefined Responsibility boundaries
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ISP & Vendor Management

We manage your suppliers so you don't have to

Full third-party vendor management covering internet service providers, telephony, and other technology suppliers. We coordinate, escalate, and hold vendors accountable on your behalf.

Single point Vendor contactSLA tracking Performance monitoring
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Strategic IT Partnership

Fully managed: 24/7 support plus strategy and transparency

Our flagship engagement model combines round-the-clock IT support with strategic governance and full visibility. You get 24/7/365 in-house support with no outsourcing, rolling IT strategy and roadmaps, embedded vCIO/StrategyOS leadership, and the CMS Ether client portal—so technology is run as a true partnership, not a commodity helpdesk.

24/7/365 In-house support, no outsourcingStrategy Roadmaps and vCIO
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Special Projects & Project-Led Delivery

Discrete projects delivered to a high standard

Office relocations, new site builds, network deployments, migrations, security audits, and bespoke application delivery—delivered as defined projects with clear scope, timeline, and outcomes. Ideal when you need specialist delivery without an ongoing managed contract.

Scoped Clear deliverables and timelineExpert Same team quality as managed
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Hardware & Software Procurement

Sourcing, licensing, and lifecycle management

Hardware and software sourcing, licensing optimisation, and lifecycle management. We procure equipment and licences on your behalf, manage renewals, and ensure you have the right technology at the right cost—with a single point of contact and transparent pricing.

Single point One contact for procurementTransparent Clear pricing and options
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Internet & Business Connectivity

Broadband, leased lines, and multi-site connectivity

Business broadband, leased lines, and multi-site connectivity—procurement and ongoing vendor management. We help you select the right connectivity for each site and manage the supplier relationship so you get reliable service and clear accountability.

Right fit Quotes matched to needManaged Vendor and fault management
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SIM & Mobile Contracts

Business mobile and data, single-point management

Business mobile and data SIM procurement—tariffs, bulk deals, and single-point management for handsets and data. We source competitive rates and manage contracts and renewals so your team has the right mobile capability without the admin.

Bulk rates Business tariffsSingle point Contract and renewal management
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Managed Print

Print fleet management and predictable costs

Managed print services: fleet management, supplies, and cost-per-page or fixed arrangements so you get predictable print costs and less hassle. We assess your print estate, recommend the right solution, and manage the supplier relationship.

Predictable Cost per page or fixedManaged Fleet and supplies
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Procurement & Asset Lifecycle

Procure, deploy, refresh, and retire—with full visibility

End-to-end device and asset lifecycle: procurement and standardisation, asset register and warranty tracking, refresh planning, and secure disposal or data destruction. We also manage licensing and renewals (CSP and vendor) so you have one place for procurement and lifecycle.

Full lifecycle Procure to secure disposalAsset register Warranty and refresh visibility
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Why CMS for Operations

  • UK-based team. No offshoring, no scripts, no language barriers.
  • Named engineers who know your environment
  • Proactive monitoring catches issues before you notice
  • Complete visibility through CMS Strata client platform

Our Commitment

"Strategy is already in. Delivery performance earns the right to strategic leadership, then sustains it."

Every operate engagement comes with our signature approach: radical transparency, strategic thinking, and relentless focus on value.

Ready to Operate?

Take our 2-minute assessment to benchmark your operate maturity, then discuss the results with a specialist.

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Explore Other Service Areas

Secure

Cyber security and risk management

Modernise

Cloud and infrastructure transformation

Transform

Strategic leadership and innovation