Industries

Sectors we support

Every industry has different systems, risks, and rhythms. Below is how Sussex Technology Solutions typically helps organisations in each sector — from infrastructure and Microsoft 365 through to custom software.

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Manufacturing

Production systems, shop-floor connectivity, and resilient infrastructure.

Manufacturers depend on uptime across ERP, MES, and plant systems. We help you modernise infrastructure, connect operational technology safely to the business network, and give teams reliable access from the office and the factory floor.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • ERP, MES, and line-of-business application support
  • Shop-floor Wi‑Fi, rugged devices, and site networking
  • Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
  • Microsoft 365 and reporting for operations leadership

Construction

Mobile-first IT for sites, offices, and project teams.

Construction firms need technology that works on site and in head office — from project documentation to email on the move. We support hybrid teams with secure remote access, document collaboration, and infrastructure that scales with each contract.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Site and head-office network design
  • Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint for project delivery
  • Mobile device management and secure remote access
  • Migrations when projects or acquisitions change your stack

Education

Safe, accessible technology for schools, colleges, and training providers.

Educational institutions must balance openness for learning with strong safeguarding and data protection. We help schools and colleges deploy Microsoft 365 for education, manage devices, and maintain networks that staff and students can rely on every term.

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How we help

  • Microsoft 365 for education and classroom tools
  • Device management for staff and shared student estates
  • Filtering, safeguarding, and acceptable-use policies
  • Server, Wi‑Fi, and admin network support

Financial services

Secure, compliant environments for regulated data.

Financial organisations face strict expectations around security, access control, and auditability. We design and operate environments with layered protection, clear identity management, and documentation that supports compliance reviews and due diligence.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Identity, MFA, and conditional access hardening
  • Secure infrastructure and encrypted communications
  • Access reviews and least-privilege administration
  • Business continuity and tested recovery plans

Healthcare

Reliable systems for clinical and administrative teams.

Healthcare providers need IT that supports patient care without getting in the way — from practice management systems to secure email and file sharing. We work with clinics, care groups, and allied health organisations to keep systems available, patched, and appropriately secured.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Practice and clinic infrastructure support
  • Secure email, file sharing, and collaboration
  • Backup and recovery for critical applications
  • Device and endpoint management for clinical staff

Professional services

Productivity and security for consultancies and advisory firms.

Professional services firms run on email, documents, and client confidentiality. We help partners and teams work effectively with Microsoft 365, protect sensitive matter data, and integrate line-of-business tools where off-the-shelf products are not enough.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Microsoft 365 tenant management and adoption
  • Document management and client collaboration
  • CRM and practice-system integrations
  • Custom dashboards and internal tooling (Dashy, Metricly)

Retail & hospitality

Connected stores, venues, and back-office operations.

Retail and hospitality businesses need dependable tills, reservations, and back-office systems — often across multiple sites. We support store networking, centralised administration, and cloud services that keep trading and guest experiences running smoothly.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Multi-site networking and centralised management
  • POS, booking, and stock-system connectivity
  • Guest and customer Wi‑Fi with sensible segmentation
  • Microsoft 365 for area managers and head office

Public sector

Accountable IT for councils, agencies, and public bodies.

Public sector organisations must demonstrate value, transparency, and resilience. We deliver pragmatic technology programmes — from infrastructure refresh to Microsoft 365 rollouts — with documentation and communication suited to elected members and senior officers.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Procurement-friendly scoping and clear milestones
  • Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud adoption
  • Security baselines aligned to public-sector expectations
  • Long-term support and predictable service levels

Non-profit & charities

Right-sized technology for mission-driven organisations.

Charities and non-profits need enterprise-grade reliability without enterprise-grade waste. We help you make the most of discounted licensing, volunteer-friendly tools, and secure donor and beneficiary data on a budget that respects your cause.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Microsoft 365 non-profit licensing guidance
  • Fundraising, CRM, and case-management integrations
  • Volunteer and staff device policies
  • Cost-conscious cloud and on-prem recommendations

Real estate

IT for agencies, landlords, and property managers.

Property businesses juggle listings, tenancies, and field agents. We support CRM and property-management platforms, mobile working for negotiators and surveyors, and document workflows that keep transactions and compliance on track.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Property CRM and management system support
  • Mobile email and document access for field staff
  • Branch networking and hybrid working
  • Reporting and dashboards for portfolio oversight

Housing & social care

Systems for housing associations, care providers, and support services.

Housing and social care organisations serve vulnerable people and must maintain accurate records under regulatory scrutiny. We support housing management systems, care planning tools, and correspondence at scale — including formal letters through LetterLlama.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Housing and care management platform support
  • Tenant and resident communication workflows
  • High-volume letter generation (LetterLlama)
  • Secure remote access for support and outreach teams

Logistics & distribution

Warehouse, transport, and supply-chain technology.

Logistics operations run on scanners, routing software, and real-time visibility. We keep warehouses and depots connected, integrate warehouse management and transport systems, and ensure head office has the reporting and communications it needs.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Warehouse Wi‑Fi and handheld device support
  • WMS, TMS, and ERP connectivity
  • 24/7 monitoring and rapid incident response options
  • Power BI and operational dashboards (Metricly)

Technology

Infrastructure and software for tech companies and SaaS teams.

Technology businesses often outgrow informal IT quickly. We provide the backbone — cloud platforms, identity, CI-friendly environments, and custom development — so your engineers can focus on product while operations stay secure and scalable.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud architecture
  • Dev-friendly networks, DNS, and certificate management
  • Custom application and API development
  • Internal tools: Dashy, Metricly, and bespoke integrations

Energy & utilities

Resilient IT for field teams and control environments.

Energy and utility providers operate in demanding conditions — remote sites, legacy SCADA interfaces, and strict safety culture. We help modernise supporting IT, segment operational networks appropriately, and maintain business systems that field and office staff depend on.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Site and regional office infrastructure
  • Network segmentation between OT and corporate IT
  • Resilient communications and failover planning
  • Compliance-oriented documentation and change control

Media & creative

Collaboration and storage for creative production teams.

Creative agencies and media teams need fast file access, reliable collaboration, and Mac/PC mixed estates. We support shared storage, project workflows, and cloud tools that let editors, designers, and producers deliver without technology becoming a bottleneck.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Large-file sharing and project archiving
  • Adobe Creative Cloud and production tool support
  • Microsoft 365 and client collaboration spaces
  • Backup for irreplaceable project assets

Agriculture

Rural connectivity and farm-office technology.

Agricultural businesses often span remote sites, seasonal staff, and specialised software for compliance and land management. We improve connectivity, support farm-management and accounts packages, and help owners modernise gradually without disrupting harvest-critical periods.

Discuss your requirements

How we help

  • Rural broadband, Wi‑Fi, and site networking
  • Farm management and accounts software support
  • Mobile access for managers and contractors
  • Seasonal scaling and pragmatic cloud adoption

Your sector not listed?

We work with many organisations that span multiple industries. Tell us about your environment and we will outline how STS can help.

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