STRATEGIC PARTNERS

As a boutique IT business, we have an above average technical skillset and have been delivering IT services to the highest standards since 2003.

We actively work with various strategic partners, helping them deliver projects or maintain support sites.

Examples of these relationships:

We have a comprehensive IT Relocation Skillset, including Project Management, IT Desktop Environment De-commissiong and Re-Comissions, Network Relocation, supply of new system for the move, post move and even ongoing IT Support.
Landlords and Serviced offices
Commercial relocations
Design and Build/Fit Out
Architects
Facilities and Estate Management
Local Councils
Other technology and communication providers
Construction – offices, schools and university campuses etc

Our partnership offers

What do we offer our Partners?

Since 2003 we have been working as a strategic IT Partner to many organisations, supporting them in managing their customer sites, increasing their turnover and ensuring their customers are looked after.
We become a partner rather than just a contractor and will help you win business and support you throughout the process from initial sales meetings to maintaining the IT after the project.
Pricing is calculated at partner rates to allow you some flexibility with your customer. This always remains confidential.
We can quote using your formats to keep it simple for your team
Projects will be successful and we will help manage the process to avoid stress and additional risk.
You will have a dedicates sales account manager for fast pricing and a primary Technical consultant to ensure high levels of service.

Typical Services and projects offered via partners:

IT Decommissioning and Re-commissioning.
On site IT Support.
Connectivity and communications site survey/feasibility study to ensure services are available before a fit out or relocation.
Supply of internet connectivity, Telephone Lines and Systems.
Network Data Cabling installation.
Network equipment, Network Security, Switching & Wireless, Backup and DR, Servers and desktop/ laptops. Supply and install.
Audio Visual solutions via our dedicated AV division https://breatheavsystems.com/case-studies/

White Label vs Direct Touch

Breathe have worked under white label arrangements, servicing the project or support requirements under our customer’s brand. We have also supported them as Breathe, but the end customer relationship is always owned by our customer and we are accustomed to this type of working relationship, respecting the financial and commercial relationships in place.

All quotes/proposals and other documents can be done in a way to integrate with the way you already work.

What kind of projects can we help you with?

IT Networks

Network Switching (HP, Dell, Allied Telesis)
Point to Point Radio & Laser
Wireless (Xirrus, HP, Aerohive, Ignite)
Connectivity (Leased lines, Black Fibre, Broadband and SIP)

Cyber/ Network Security

Prevent Duty
UTM Security Appliances & Firewalling (SonicWall, SmoothWall, WatchGuard)
Email Security & Archiving (Proofpoint)
Anti-Virus (Sophos, Avast, Avira, Kaspersky)
Endpoint Protection & Encryption (Kaspersky, Bitlocker)
Patch Management, Network Vulnerability Scanning, Network & Software Auditing (GFI)
Web & Application filtering (SonicWall, SmoothWall, WatchGuard, Fastvue)
Safeguarding & Monitoring (NetSupport)
Remote Access & VPN (SonicWall, SmoothWall, WatchGuard)
2 Factor Authentication (Dell Edge)
Backup & Disaster Recovery (StorageCraft, Unitrends)

Servers and Storage

Server Hardware (HP, Dell)
NAS & SAN Storage (HP, Dell, Synology)

Virtualization

Server Virtualization (Citrix Zen, VMWare, HyperV)
Desktop Virtualization/ VDI (NComputing, Dell Wyse)
Mobile Device Management/ MDM (AirWatch, Meraki)

Desktops, Laptops, Mobile & VDI

Desktop, Laptop and Tablet Hardware (Most known Vendors)
Thin Clients & Virtual Desktops
Apple Hardware

Software

Microsoft Licensing (Schools Agreements, Cloud Services such as 365 and Azure)

Telephony

Telephone lines and SIP
Telephone Systems (Physical and Hosted/Cloud)

Cloud Services

Some of our customers have a fully blown cloud network with all the bells and whistles. Our favourite typology is a hybrid network, making the best of both on-premise and cloud IT.

As a bonus, we are a certified Microsoft CSP (Cloud Solutions Partner). This means we understand the cloud, you get best pricing and we buy direct from Microsoft.

Email Security and Anti-Spam (Proofpoint)
Cloud Backup including Office 365
Microsoft Azure (Entire Posfolio)
Microsoft Office 365

What makes us different?

We provide a more personal service

This is achieved by assigning you with a dedicated team to look after you.

An account manager to provide quotes and nurture our relationship, to ensure you receive the very best service.

Apart from removing the frustrating IT Helpdesk experience, it means that you have a personal set of contacts. They know you and you know them. They will understand exactly how you work and what you expect. Trust is a key component of a good support relationship.

Finally, we can supply all the hardware and software you need too.

We have the Ultimate Skillset

All of our engineers have a minimum of 5 years high end IT Project and Support experience when they join. They then undergo rigorous development, that we call the Technical Mastery Programme.

Our skillset includes: Connectivity, Cyber/ Network Security, Safeguarding Cloud Solutions, On-Premise IT, Servers & Storage, Virtualization, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Communications (Hosted and SIP), Desktop including VDI and Mobile Computing