About Altitude IT

Altitude IT is an IT Operations & Assurance company helping SMEs run well-managed, secure and resilient technology. We provide business IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 services and technology reviews for small and medium-sized businesses.

Based in Greater Manchester

Altitude IT provides business technology advice and IT operations for SMEs across Greater Manchester, Stockport, Cheshire and the wider North West. We understand the challenges facing growing businesses in this region — from cost pressures and compliance obligations to the practical realities of running IT without a dedicated in-house team. Being based locally means we can provide grounded, practical advice aligned with how businesses here actually operate — and respond quickly when things need attention.

• Manchester city centre and Greater Manchester
• Stockport, Cheadle and Bramhall
• Cheshire East and Cheshire West
• North West England — broader project and advisory work

What We Do

• IT Operations — Fixed-price, automation-first delivery of the IT tasks your business needs, from Microsoft 365 administration and new starter setup to device management and backup monitoring.
• Security Assurance — Cyber Essentials readiness, Microsoft 365 security reviews, vulnerability assessments and ongoing assurance, with evidence of every control.
• Technology Reviews — Structured reviews of your technology, costs and risks, producing a practical roadmap you control.

How We Deliver

We combine local presence with specialist capability. For most clients, we work remotely and, where appropriate, on-site across Greater Manchester and the North West. For specialist requirements — physical infrastructure, compliance frameworks or niche technical work — we draw on a network of verified partners.

What We Do Not Claim

• We do not guarantee complete security. No IT provider can honestly guarantee a business will never be breached. We implement controls, test them and provide evidence they are working.
• We do not claim specific Microsoft accreditations unless they are currently held and verifiable.
• We do not use long-term lock-in contracts. Our services are fixed-price and task-based.
• We do not recommend technology for its own sake. We start with your business before recommending any product or service.

Cyber Essentials Certified

Altitude IT holds Cyber Essentials certification — the UK government-backed standard covering the five key technical controls that protect against the most common cyber attacks.