Discover how CIS is building resilient organisations for a digital-first future at the intersection of infrastructure and security
For more than 35 years, CIS has helped organisations navigate technology changes with confidence. What began as a traditional IT services provider has evolved into a trusted technology and cybersecurity partner, helping organisations build secure and high- performing digital environments.
Today, the IT landscape is more complex than ever and continues to evolve at an outstanding rate. Hybrid working has become the norm, cloud adoption is accelerating, and cyber threats are becoming more frequent and sophisticated. Businesses need more than reactive IT support; they need a partner that can align technology needs with business goals while ensuring security is embedded into every layer of service.
This is where CIS has carved out its position in the market.
More than IT support: The CIS approach
The CIS ethos is straightforward: technology should empower organisations, not overwhelm them.
CIS positions itself as an extension of its customers’ teams, building long-term working relationships spanning:
- Managed IT services.
- Cloud solutions.
- Cybersecurity services.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
- Infrastructure design and deployment.
- Disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Virtualisation.
What sets CIS apart is not just its extensive technical knowledge, but how it supports customers. Every client benefits from a dedicated Technical Account Manager, providing a consistent point of contact who understands their business, objectives, and technology.
Behind the scenes sits one of its most impressive assets: a nuclear bunker. It’s not every day a technology provider can say that. But, more importantly, it gives customers an extra layer of confidence that their systems and data are protected by both enterprise-grade cybersecurity and some of the highest levels of physical security available.
As organisations become increasingly dependent on digital services, downtime is no longer simply an inconvenience.
Case Study: Modernising technology at St Paul’s Cathedral
One of the strongest examples of the CIS approach can be seen through its long-standing partnership with St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the UK’s most recognisable and significant landmarks.
St Paul’s may be steeped in history, but its day-to-day operations depend on modern technology. When the COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for remote working, St Paul’s Cathedral recognised that its existing systems were not designed to support a remote workforce.
Working closely with the Cathedral’s internal IT team, CIS quickly designed and implemented a remote working environment that could deliver this workflow at scale.
The outcome:
- Increased remote working capacity across the organisation.
- Enhanced platform resilience.
- Secure access to critical business applications.
- Improved disaster recovery capabilities.
- Replication between on-site and off-site environments.
- Stronger network security and segmentation.
The project not only addressed immediate challenges but created a long-term foundation for flexible and secure working. More recently, CIS has also supported St Paul’s through wider IT modernisation to deliver greater performance and reliability while respecting the unique requirements of a world-famous heritage site.
Cybersecurity takes centre stage
While cloud services and infrastructure remain at the heart of CIS, cybersecurity is rapidly becoming the focal point for customers and a major growth area for the business.
The reason is straightforward. As organisations become increasingly connected, their attack surface expands.
Today’s businesses must secure:
- Hybrid workforces.
- Cloud environments.
- Mobile devices.
- Third-party applications.
- Sensitive customer and business data.
- Critical operational systems.
And each new connection creates a newer potential risk. Business leaders are increasingly recognising that cybersecurity is no longer an IT issue alone. It is a business issue. This mindset shift is driving greater demand for proactive cyber strategies.
A resilience-first mindset
Perhaps the biggest shift in cybersecurity thinking is that organisations are moving beyond the question of “How do we prevent an attack?” Instead, they are asking: “How quickly can we recover if one occurs?” This resilience-first mindset aligns directly with CIS’s custom in business continuity, disaster recovery, and secure infrastructure design.
Looking ahead
Technology and cybersecurity, and increasingly, AI, are becoming inseparable.
Every digital transformation project now carries security implications, while every cybersecurity strategy must support wider business objectives. AI is becoming a must-have tool for most forward-thinking businesses looking to increase output without increasing resources.
AI improves efficiency, automates routine tasks, improves decision- making, and unlocks greater value from their data, and whilst organisations are embedding AI into everyday operations, they must also ensure its use is governed appropriately. Without the right controls, AI can introduce new risks around exposing sensitive business information, personal data, and intellectual property. This creates a significant opportunity for organisations to rethink how technology supports their company.
For CIS, it represents the natural evolution of the business.
In an era where technology underpins every aspect of business operations, success is no longer measured purely by uptime or performance. As cyber threats continue to evolve and AI becomes the norm, the demand for trusted IT and cybersecurity expertise has never been greater.
