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From
£15
Per user, per monthEssentials Package
- Monitoring
- Managed Anti-Virus
- Patch Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
IT Support with Guaranteed Response Times for Energy & Utilities
Tailored IT support solutions for energy & utilities — from compliance and security to day-to-day support, all managed by UK-based experts.
15-Minute Critical
Business-critical issues receive a response from a qualified engineer within 15 minutes, guaranteed.
SLA Backed
Response times are defined in your contract with measurable targets and regular reporting.
Performance Tracked
Monthly reports show actual response times against SLA targets for full transparency.
Why Energy & Utilities Choose Cloudswitched
The energy sector faces unique technology challenges — from regulatory compliance and data protection to industry-specific software and remote working. Cloudswitched delivers IT support services designed specifically for energy & utilities, combining deep technical expertise with an understanding of how your sector operates.
How it works for Energy businesses
A clear, structured process from consultation to ongoing support.
1
Contractual Commitment
Our response times are not aspirational targets — they are contractual obligations documented in your service level agreement.
2
Tiered Severity
Response times are graduated by severity: 15 minutes for critical, 30 minutes for high, and 2 hours for standard. Every issue gets appropriate urgency.
3
Transparent Reporting
Monthly SLA reports show every ticket, its severity, response time, and whether the target was met. No hiding behind averages.
IT Support with Guaranteed Response Times for Energy
Sector Expertise in Energy
Our engineers have hands-on experience supporting energy & utilities businesses, so we understand your software, compliance requirements and daily workflows.
Compliance and Regulation
We help energy businesses meet industry regulations including GDPR, Cyber Essentials and sector-specific requirements — with documented evidence for auditors.
Minimal Disruption
We know that downtime costs energy businesses money and reputation. Our proactive approach prevents issues before they affect your team or clients.
Tailored Solutions for Energy
No cookie-cutter packages. We design IT solutions around the specific needs of your energy business, from specialist software support to secure remote access.
Our SLA Guarantees
15-minute response for critical severity issues
30-minute response for high severity issues
2-hour response for standard requests
Monthly SLA performance reporting
Escalation procedures for missed targets
Quarterly SLA review meetings
Why Energy businesses choose us
Proven track record supporting energy & utilities across the UK
UK-based engineers available during your working hours with guaranteed SLAs
Experience with industry-specific software and compliance requirements
Proactive monitoring that prevents issues before they impact your energy operations
Simple per-user pricing with no hidden fees or long-term lock-in
Free onboarding including full IT audit and documentation of your environment
SLA-Backed IT Support Plans
From
£30
Per user, per monthAssurance Package
- Monitoring
- Managed Anti-Virus
- Patch Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Remote Support
- Dedicated Account Manager
From
£50
Per user, per monthUltimate Package
- Monitoring
- Managed Anti-Virus
- Patch Management
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Remote Support
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Onsite Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We currently support a number of energy & utilities businesses across the UK. Our engineers are familiar with the software, compliance requirements and operational needs specific to the energy sector.
We support a wide range of specialist applications used in the energy sector. During onboarding we document every application in your environment and ensure our team is trained on your critical systems.
We help implement the technical controls required by GDPR, Cyber Essentials and any sector-specific regulations. We also provide documented evidence packs that make audits and compliance reviews straightforward.
We run a structured onboarding that includes a full IT audit, documentation of your network and systems, installation of monitoring tools, and training for your team. Most energy businesses are fully onboarded within five to ten working days.
Absolutely. Our cloud-based tools and secure remote access solutions support energy staff wherever they work — at the office, at home or on the road.
Free On Boarding worth up to £2,000!
Limited time offer - valid until 31/05/2026
Let's Talk About Your IT
Tell us your response time requirements and we will build an SLA that meets your expectations.
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