- Assisting companies to develop and implement IT Strategies that align with the needs of the business therefore provide a greater return on the investment
- Assisting in the design of wide area networks utilising low cost internet technologies. These designs are developed to meet the requirements of the business and includes the design of networks that allow secure, fast, available and resilient remote access to applications, emails and data.
- System selection and specification - investing in any new IT system will be one of the most significant investments a company can make in terms of money, time and risk. Through the correct specification and implementation process systems can be utilised to provide real strategic business benefits.
- Assisting in implementing information security management controls and procedures to BS7799. Information takes many forms and includes data stored on computers, transmitted across networks, printed out or written on paper, sent by fax, stored on tapes or disks, help on microfilm, or spoken in conversation. Securing this information is key to the survival of every organisation.
- Assisting with system health checks and evaluations, which is a service that is targeted at businesses who are looking for guidance on improving the operation of the business through the use of technology.
Philip is qualified in the following areas and is also working towards a PhD in IT Strategy at the University of Salford;
- Technology Means Business
- Business Link National Register of Consultants
- Institute of Business Advisors
- Institute of Directors
- British Computer Society
- Honours Degree in Engineering
- Higher National Diploma in Production Management
- Masters Degree in IT Management
- Associate of the Institute of Manufacturing