Is Your IT in Good Health? Here’s Why Regular IT Assessments Matter 

You wouldn’t skip a health check-up, so why neglect one for your IT? Just like your body and your mind, your IT environment needs to be kept in-check to ensure it is performant, secure and fit for modern business.

At Spherica Business Solutions, our IT assessment services give you a clear, expert view of your infrastructure — pinpointing what’s working, what’s not, and where improvements can be made. From cost control to cyber preparedness, we enable you to be one step ahead.

Cloud Cost Optimisation Assessment – Maximise Efficiency and ROI

Poorly managed and unoptimised cloud environments can rapidly lead to overspend and underperformance.

Research shows that 23% of organisations exceed their cloud budget, and 67% of CIOs report spending more on cloud than originally planned (Tangoe). Another study found that 62% of organisations exceeded their cloud storage budget in 2024 (Wasabi).

Benefits:

• Cost Control: Identify and eliminate unnecessary spend across cloud platforms.

• Operational Efficiency: Optimised cloud configurations improve application performance for IT and OT systems.

• Actionable Insights: Receive a tailored roadmap with measurable savings and performance gains.

Learn more about our Cloud Cost Optimisation Service.

Network Assessment – Strengthen the Backbone of Your Business

Your network is the lifeblood of any organisation, yet it’s often overlooked. Staff changes, legacy hardware, and ad-hoc fixes contribute to systems that are difficult to manage and risky to change.

By 2027, 69% of currently active hardware will no longer be supported, and 71% of organisations report that their network assets are mostly ageing or obsolete (TMCNet).

Benefits:

• Optimised Performance: Ensure IT and OT systems run efficiently without bottlenecks.

• Future-Proofing: Identify and mitigate risks before they impact operations.

• Cost Savings: Proactively address network inefficiencies to prevent expensive downtime.

Learn more about our Network Assessment Service.

Cyber Risk Assessment – Protect Your Organisation from Emerging Threats

Cyber threats are unabating and all-consuming of both budgets and resources. In the UK, 43% of businesses and 30% of charities reported a cyber breach or attack in the past year (GOV.UK).

Benefits:

• Risk Identification: Detect vulnerabilities in IT and OT systems.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to UK regulations and industry standards.

• Business Continuity: Reduce the risk of operational disruption from cyber incidents.

Find out how our Cyber Risk Assessment can help.

Wi-Fi Assessment – Connectivity that Drives Productivity

Fast, secure, and reliable Wi-Fi is critical, particularly in hybrid and digital workplaces.

Slow or unreliable internet costs UK businesses over £1.28 billion annually in broadband outages, with employees only productive for part of the working day when connectivity is poor (SecuritySenses).

Benefits:

• Improved Coverage: Eliminate dead zones and ensure seamless connectivity for IT and OT devices.

• Enhanced Security: Identify and mitigate wireless vulnerabilities.

• Scalable Networks: Plan for future growth and increasing digital demands.

Learn more about our Wi-Fi Assessment Service.

Firewall Assessment – Your First Line of Defence

Firewalls protect IT and OT systems from external threats, but misconfigurations can leave networks exposed.

Benefits:

• Threat Mitigation: Identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure firewalls meet UK industry standards, which can be viewed here.

• Performance Optimisation: Correct configuration avoids slowing down network operations.

Find out more about our Firewall Assessment Service.

Prevention is Better Than Cure

Regular IT assessments are not just a nice-to-have — they’re essential to keeping infrastructure running efficiently, securely, and resiliently.

Whether it’s cloud costs creeping up, hidden network vulnerabilities, or security risks, the earlier you identify issues, the easier and more cost-effective they are to resolve.

With Spherica’s light-touch, expert-led IT assessments, you gain clarity and confidence to proactively enhance IT and OT performance, reduce risk, and ensure your infrastructure is fit for the future.