hSo

Based in London, hSo supplies business internet connections and cloud consultancy to UK organisations, linking their sites, cloud platforms and staff. The company has since adopted the name Syntura, with a new website and new services. Its offer covers network connectivity, cloud hosting and IT security, and it has whole-of-market access to the UK's network operators.

Connectivity for offices and staff

Wide area networks link a client's sites together, and leased lines are quoted on request. Cloud telephony and unified communications bring phone calls onto the same network as the rest of a business's services. Remote working is also supported, with secure access to files, email and phone calls from anywhere.

Cloud design and migration

Cloud design and build covers migration to hosted VMware, migration to Microsoft 365 and migration to hybrid cloud arrangements that combine on-site and hosted systems. Disaster recovery is sold as a service, so an organisation can recover systems after a failure without building its own recovery site.

Security for networks, data and access

The security offer includes zero trust network access, protection against denial-of-service attacks, and GDPR compliance measures intended to guard against data leaks. The company also sells services to central government, including through public sector frameworks.

Support and certification

Support is provided around the clock from the UK, on processes that are ISO-certified. The company also records an environmental management certification.

Case studies from charities, councils and colleges

Its case studies describe a flexible managed network for the International Salvation Army, serving its global operations and its online donations. Rugby Borough Council updated its ageing core IT infrastructure while keeping services running and cutting operating costs. CIPD improved connectivity between its offices and to hosted resources through an hSo data centre. A college consolidated its IT at fewer sites over a wide area network and introduced VoIP and video conferencing. CLIC Sargent, formed by a merger of two charities, integrated two networks, and Briggs Equipment UK combined two networks after a merger on a tight deadline. Other examples include an architects' network that had to serve seven studios and clients, and a scalable network for Brompton, which expected rapid growth.