AI & Automation

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AI & Automation

At the Virtual IT Department, we help you make sense of AI and automation and bring the right tools into your business in a way that’s practical, secure, and genuinely useful. No buzzwords. No overwhelm. Just smarter ways to work.

Smarter systems. Simpler workflows. More time for what matters.

The rise of AI isn’t just a hot topic, it’s a real opportunity for growing teams to do more with less. But for many organisations, it’s hard to know where to start.

That’s where we come in.

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AI with People at the Centre

We don’t believe in using AI for the sake of it. We believe in technology that serves people and creates better outcomes for your team and your customers.

That means taking a thoughtful, strategic approach:

  • Understanding your team’s needs
  • Identifying the right areas to automate
  • Keeping data secure and private
  • And ensuring your staff feel confident and supported
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Cost-efficient

Legacy systems slow you down — and chew through your budget. Cloud-based automation cuts operational costs while unlocking faster, smarter outcomes.

Scalable

Grow without the growing pains. Cloud-first infrastructure and automation scale with your business, making expansion seamless.

Secure

Stay protected with modern, enterprise-grade security. From data storage to workflows, we build safe systems that evolve with your needs.

We provide:

What We Help With:

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Workflow Automation

Cut down repetitive admin with automation tools that take care of the little things like onboarding, approvals, reminders, and data entry, so your team can focus on high-impact work.

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Make AI Useful

We help you get real value from the systems you already use, by layering in AI to simplify, support, and speed things up. Whether it’s Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, or custom tools, we make AI part of your everyday toolkit. Think automatic report summaries, faster access to key insights, and instant answers that free up your people to focus on what really matters.

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AI Governance and Security

AI can be incredibly powerful. But without clear policies, processes, and protections, it can quickly become risky or just plain unhelpful.That’s why we work with you to create AI governance frameworks tailored to your organisation’s needs. It’s not just about ticking a box. It’s about making sure your use of AI reflects your values, supports your team, and keeps your organisation safe as you scale.

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Custom AI & Automation Projects

From chatbot design to intelligent scheduling, we partner with your team to explore the possibilities and implement smart solutions that fit your needs and budget.

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If it's business as usual, it's covered.

We reckon you deserve to spend more time keeping customers happy and taking a long lunch every now and then. Our managed services include the stuff you need to make that happen.

What's included?

Services
Included
Unlimited Support - 100% onshore and inhouse
Strategy Services
Proactive Maintenance
Dark Web Breach Checks
Mail Filtering
EndPoint Security
Phishing Training
Advanced Monitoring & Reporting
Workstation Fleet Rollover Services
Office 365 / Google Third Party Backup
Backup Monitoring
Knowledge Management System
Third Party Provider Management (printers, internet, Line of Business apps)
Customer satisfaction rating of above 95% (across ALL client tickets - 97.9% for 2019, 99.1% in 2020, 98.5% in 2021)
30 min ticket resolution time
Service Level Agreements
99.95% server uptime (across more than 200 servers under management)
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A little extra

What if something comes up? Large projects and some changes aren’t classed as business as usual, but we can still help out. When it comes to after-hours emergencies, we find out what you'd like us to get you involved in and what you'd like to hear about in the morning.
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We consider a project anything outside of ‘business as usual’ that goes beyond the scope of our monthly agreement. Projects are highly collaborative and often driven by your organisations growth apetite and needs, and will be scoped and quoted for approval before progressing.
As for after hours, to give you peace of mind we usually have an agreed amount of pre-approved hours for emergencies and will be in communication with you should something unforeseen beyond that comes up. The control is in your hands with our team at your fingertips.

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Why Work With The IT Department

We Speak Human and Tech
Our team translates AI into plain language, so you understand what’s possible, without the jargon.

Focused on Care and Community Sectors
We get the unique needs of not-for-profits and frontline services. We bring AI into your business in a way that respects your values and goals.

Flexible Support
We can help you experiment, roll out pilots, or fully embed AI across your systems whatever stage you’re at.

Ready to explore what AI could do for you? Let’s take a look together.

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