Independent IT Governance
We provide audit & risk analysis services to a number of organisations on an independent basis.
If your business has any doubt about the performance of your IT in enabling your business strategy then an audit can provide an action plan for improvement. Some of the common reasons for audit are covered below:
Merger Readiness – IT Integration Audit
If you are merging with another company the ability to integrate the systems & procedures will be vital to success. In some cases IT integration may even be a consideration on whether the deal is viable. We can provide you with an independent in depth analysis of both parties existing infrastructure, contracts & staffing to identify what synergies could be achieved or risks are apparent. All dealings would be secure and subject to an appropriate non-disclosure agreement.
IT Staff Competence Audit
If you suffer from continuous IT related issues, don’t feel your team has all the answers or you need to shrink/expand the team a competence audit could provide an independent assessment to non-technical decision makers. We can offer you a full SWOT assessment on your existing team and partners, recommending improvements & changes to improve business effectiveness & profitability.
Employee IT Skills Audit
In most businesses 80% of staff are regular computer users, the ability to use their computers effectively therefore has a direct impact on your businesses bottom line. We can assess your staff for both generic IT competence and IT skills specific to the job they are performing in your business. Even in a small team a minor skill improvement could free up valuable resource for redeployment or increase the output of the team.
A prime example of improvement can be seen in the effectiveness of teaching staff in schools. In the modern classroom environment many teachers have skills below those of the kids they teach & this can lead to poor teaching outcomes and poor utilisation of the IT deployed. The independent skills assessment & action plan will help significantly improve performance.
IT Security Audit
Specialist companies will charge £1000’s for comprehensive physical, digital & data security audits. The Greenlight approach is to work with the client to establish a continuous improvement plan. IT security is a continuously changing area and as such a static plan is not the way forward. Regular review and continuous improvement of policies, procedures & technologies is the only way to minimise the risk for your business.
Annual General IT Audit
Many businesses are subject to an annual financial audit to ensure the books are in order, would it also make sense to check that your deployment & use of technology is fit for purpose? Our general IT audit offers a light touch overview of all aspects of your IT and will provide a traffic light coded risk analysis from which you can assess and take action as appropriate.