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How to Plan IT for an Office of 50 to 200 Staff
18 Mar, 2026
PSN-compliant network administration meeting the security standards UK government organisations demand.
Government networks must meet strict requirements including PSN compliance, NCSC guidelines, and appropriate classification handling. Network security failures in the public sector attract intense scrutiny and can compromise sensitive citizen data.
Cloudswitched provides network administration for government organisations, designing and managing networks that meet PSN compliance requirements and NCSC Secure by Design principles. Our cleared engineers maintain the security your networks demand.
Ely provides an excellent environment for Government businesses, offering a vibrant city. Ely is a small cathedral city in Cambridgeshire with a charming market town character. Despite its compact size, Ely benefits from proximity to Cambridge and excellent rail links to London, making it attractive for professional services and technology businesses seeking a more affordable and tranquil environment. The local economy encompasses professional services, technology, agriculture, retail, tourism, hospitality, education, creating a supportive marketplace for Government organisations looking to grow.
Ely attracts Government firms thanks to its strong commercial infrastructure and connectivity. Travel options include Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes by train from London King's Cross, close to the A10 and A14. The city offers Government businesses a credible address and proximity to key Government & Public Sector markets.
Ely supports a broad-based economy spanning professional services, technology, agriculture, retail, tourism, hospitality, education. Government firms operating here benefit from the commercial infrastructure and professional networks that have developed to serve this diverse business base.
IT administration is the ongoing, proactive management of your business IT infrastructure. Unlike reactive IT support where you call when something breaks, IT administration involves scheduled onsite visits by a dedicated IT administrator who maintains, optimises and improves your systems before problems occur — reducing downtime, improving performance and extending the life of your equipment.
Our IT administration service covers patch management, security audits, system health checks, network monitoring, vendor management and strategic IT guidance — all delivered through regular scheduled visits from your dedicated Cloudswitched engineer for your government business.
IT administration is ideal for government businesses that need regular, hands-on IT maintenance but don't have a full-time IT person on staff. It's also valuable for businesses that have an internal IT person but need specialist support for infrastructure, security and strategic planning.
If your government business experiences recurring IT issues, slow systems, security concerns, or simply wants someone proactively looking after the technology, our IT administration service provides the expertise you need on a predictable schedule.
A structured approach to proactive IT management for government businesses.
We assess your current IT infrastructure against industry best practices, identify technical risks and improvements, and translate them into a clear action plan for your government business.
We agree a regular visit schedule — weekly, fortnightly or monthly — based on the size and complexity of your IT environment. Each visit follows a structured checklist tailored to your systems and priorities.
Your dedicated Cloudswitched IT administrator visits your premises on schedule to perform maintenance, apply patches, review security, resolve outstanding issues and provide face-to-face IT guidance to your team.
After each visit, we provide a summary report of work completed, issues identified and recommendations. Over time, this proactive approach reduces reactive noise, improves system stability and keeps your IT aligned with your business goals.

Network architectures designed and maintained to meet Public Services Network compliance requirements and code of connection standards.
Network security controls following NCSC guidelines including Secure by Design principles and active cyber defence measures.
Proper network segmentation to handle different classification levels and isolate sensitive systems from general office networks.
Continuous network monitoring with automated threat detection and rapid incident response aligned with government reporting requirements.
PSN compliance experience across multiple government organisations
SC cleared network engineers with government security training
NCSC Cyber Advisor certified team members
Experience with government-specific platforms including GovWifi and HSCN
Regular compliance auditing and vulnerability management included

Our fully certified engineers completed over 100 successful projects last year, making Cloudswitched an industry leader in innovative IT business solutions.
We provide long-term support and work hard to provide our customers with friendly, knowledgeable and consistent service to build strong, lasting relationships.

I have always found Cloudswitched to be extremely efficient and helpful. They always respond to any queries immediately. I am very happy with their service.

Buy:Time
Working with Cloudswitched has been amazing. We are so glad to have chosen them for our IT support. Their team has been able to effectively solve our IT problems, and most of it without requiring to be on site. They are friendly, approachable and offer excellent customer service.

Bio Nano Consulting
No problem is too big or small for the Cloudswitched team, they are quick to respond and happy to work around the busy schedules of our team. A special thank you for your tireless efforts recently during our office move, your help and smiles throughout were hugely appreciated.

Builtvisible
For Government operations in Ely, reliable IT infrastructure is essential to daily business performance. The city offers solid connectivity and the digital foundations that modern Government & Public Sector businesses require. Expert technology management helps local firms stay productive and secure.
Ely is one of England's smallest cities, centred on its magnificent medieval cathedral in the Cambridgeshire Fens. Despite its compact size, the city benefits from strong economic spillover from nearby Cambridge, attracting professional services firms and knowledge-based businesses seeking lower overheads. Ely's direct rail link to both Cambridge and London King's Cross gives businesses excellent connectivity for a city of its scale.
Key industries: professional services, agriculture, education, tourism, technology, healthcare
Getting here: 1 hour 10 minutes by train from London King's Cross
City
Near Ely Cathedral, Oliver Cromwell's House, The Maltings
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Common questions about network administration for government businesses.
Yes, we support local authorities, government agencies, and public sector bodies across London. We understand PSN compliance, G-Cloud procurement, data classification requirements, and the specific security standards expected of government IT providers.
We provide full PSN compliance support including network architecture review, vulnerability remediation, security control implementation, and preparation for your IT Health Check. We'll ensure your infrastructure meets the required standards for recertification.
We implement technical controls aligned with government data classification policies, ensuring OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data is handled, stored, and transmitted according to Cabinet Office guidelines. This includes encryption, access controls, and audit logging.
We specialise in phased migration approaches that modernise legacy infrastructure while maintaining service continuity. We'll assess your current systems, design a migration roadmap, and execute the transition with minimal impact on staff and citizens.
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