Welcome to the digital revolution
Where IT doesn’t run your business – it becomes the enabler to let you run your business your way. We can make that happen.
We are a managed service provider offering outsourced IT services to SMEs across the South East of England.
Looking at the way you want to work, the unique complexities of your business, and your goals for the future, we can ensure your IT doesn’t slow you down.
Most of our clients have been with us for many years. Some have been with us since day one, when we set up in 2003. We’d say that’s a pretty good vote of confidence.
We’d love to be your IT partners.
Going the extra mile
- UK based call centre
- Support packages to suit your budget
- Qualified & experienced Microsoft engineers
- No geek speak
- Pain free migration from existing supplier
- End to end support for on premise and cloud environments
- Out of hours options available
- Dedicated account manager
Our Services
We deliver more than just IT – we can help you transform your business. Delivering everything from one off projects to a fully outsourced IT department.
Backup & DR
Whilst it’s distressing at the time, a disaster can be put behind you relatively quickly, if you can recover as soon as possible. And that’s all about having the right plan and processes set up to protect you.
Cloud
Put simply, the cloud is the expression for anything based over the internet – that can be servers and storage, or databases, software, analytics and backup.
Infrastructure
Your network infrastructure is what facilitates communication within the business, both internally amongst your team, and externally with the outside world.
Internet
There are a myriad of options available for business, but to the untrained eye, they can all seem very similar. Just how are you supposed to filter through the noise, and make the right decision for your business?
IT Security
Threats to your business come in many guises – not just as straightforward as theft of a laptop, PC or mobile device. Cyber criminals are becoming ever more sophisticated.
Extra Mile Support
These days support is rarely about being on site fixing hardware. We remotely monitor your systems to pick up any unusual activity or issues.
Latest news
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18 March 2024
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Read MoreIT Automation and Apps
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Read MoreYvonne Everest
"Initially, we appointed Riven because they spoke to us in English, not IT talk. That still remains one of their biggest strengths. They never make me feel stupid when I need to ask questions. I have a great relationship with everyone on the team, and find them all very friendly. We have grown hugely in the last few years, and Riven have definitely supported that growth – we know our IT is in reliable hands."
Wendy Gomeze
"The thing I really like about Riven is that they go out of their way to help us. You never feel like a ticket number. Whenever there is a problem they go at it like a dog with a bone, until they have come up with a fix. Their commitment to pulling out all the stops means our business can continue to run smoothly. Riven understand we are not IT experts so are patient and tolerant when we explain our needs. The team are absolutely lovely, and I can’t imagine not working with them."
Phil Rawnson
"Having worked with Riven since they started in 2003, they have got to know our business and our team really well. They operate as our in house IT department and are an integral part of our business. They speak our language and have a proactive approach to both support and planning. Their response times are one of their biggest assets –plus we appreciate it when they tell us we have a problem and how they are fixing it –before we even realise. We have grown significantly since the early days with Riven, and they have coped well with our changes. They have provided a scalable solution, with seamless expansion and transition. We have a great relationship with them and trust their judgement. We know they want what we want: IT that works for our business"
Angela O'Neill
"Riven have made our lives a whole lot easier, I mean to have someone as a point of contact to call is amazing. We used to use a guy who we would ring with IT problems, and he would maybe get back to us after a couple of days, so this is brilliant. Riven are quick to respond and just really give us total peace of mind. Absolutely never have to worry about IT anymore."
David Rowland
"Riven’s knowledge and customer service is brilliant. They are always available to give advice, as well as fix any problems – that’s been invaluable over the years. Working with them has given us the confidence to move forward as a business, knowing we have a robust IT system and team to support it. I would say they really do go the extra mile."
Lin Heiser
"As a small company we need to outsource our IT and being with Riven has given us complete peace of mind. We have worked with them for many years and know that technical support is there whenever we need it. Their response is always prompt, they are easy to work with and we highly recommend their services."
Bob Smith
"Riven Associates provide a friendly service and they are always very helpful. I am always reassured that the IT side of things is being properly looked after. I was concerned that installation of our new phone system could cause us some problems. It was good to have Riven on hand to assist with configuration of the new hub."
Carol Rothwell
"Working with Riven has made savings in terms of cost and man hours. Having one central focus for all IT and technology requirements/ troubleshooting means we are reassured that the solutions proposed provide the best business fit with minimal guidance. Having worked together for a few years now, Riven understand our business, how we work and what we need to achieve."
Derrick Hatchett
"Moving offices is always a stressful project, but I certainly didn’t need to worry about the IT, in Riven’s very capable hands. The hard work and meticulous planning made sure everything worked like clockwork – it couldn’t have been better. The project was on time and on budget – sadly a rarity these days. Everybody had been appropriately briefed within Riven, so we were able to speak to several people who were all up to speed. Ryan even came over and worked with the team to give them confidence on their first morning in the new office – that was the cherry on top. Having access to senior people within Riven gave me huge confidence – it was their biggest sell by a country mile and, in my opinion, it was priceless. We are confident we have an IT system that is not only right for us now, but futureproofed too. And, even better, our risk profile has reduced by moving to the cloud. Would I recommend Riven? Without a doubt!"