IT Support Sunderland

Fully Managed IT Support for Sunderland Businesses

We don't just fix things when they break. We automate the repetitive work, optimise the technology you already have, and help your business grow, backed by managed IT, cyber security, cloud and telecoms from one accredited team.
We’ve recently moved to this new IT supplier and have been very impressed with the service so far. Keith, our account manager, has been an excellent communicator throughout the process, keeping ...
Nicola Mcfarlane
3 months ago
I was dreading having to re-wire our whole network and move all over of IT infrastructure at the practice. Having just finished the work, I couldn’t be happier and the attention to detail from S...
John Davidson
11 months ago
Smart IT Support provide an outsourced remote IT service for my employer. They’re incredibly professional, responsive and follow-up promptly as soon as a support ticket is opened. They’re ...
Anneli Mezze
10 months ago
Smart IT have delivered a highly scalable and reliable system for our group of companies, allowing our staff to securely log in and work from anywhere in the world. This flexibility has not only impro...
Martin Simnett
a year ago
Smart IT has been absolutely fantastic! They are always quick to respond, professional, and go above and beyond to resolve any issues. Whether it’s a small technical glitch or a more complex problem, ...
Shakil Ahmed
11 months ago

IT Support Built Around Your Business

Resolving issues after they occur is only ever a short-term answer. It doesn't prevent issues from happening again, and it doesn't help your business move forward.
Our approach starts further back than that. We look at where your team is losing time to manual admin and build automation to remove it, review the technology you've already invested in and make it work harder, and put the security and infrastructure in place to support what your Sunderland business wants to become, not just what it is today. A 24/7 Security Operations Centre, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditation, and an in-house development team sit behind all of it, with a dedicated account manager who's genuinely invested in how your business is doing.
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Our Mission

Transforming the Way Businesses Work

Our mission is to transform the way businesses work through intelligent technology, AI and business automation, backed by proactive support.

Every solution we deliver is designed to help organisations:
  • Automate repetitive work
  • Optimise operations
  • Grow with confidence

OUR SERVICES FOR SUNDERLAND BUSINESSES

Managed IT Support

Complete responsibility for your IT, from day-to-day helpdesk support to backups, cyber security and infrastructure management.

Cyber Security

24/7 SOC monitoring, managed endpoint protection, and staff awareness training to protect your business from a growing threat landscape.

Microsoft 365 & Cloud

Migration, licensing and ongoing support to help your business get real value from Microsoft 365.
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Business Telephony & Connectivity

AI-powered cloud telephony, business broadband and leased lines, with CRM integration and custom automation available.

Business Automation & Development

Custom integrations and AI-powered automation from our in-house software development team.

Network & Infrastructure

Design, installation and management of your network, from Wi-Fi and cabling to full office fit-outs and relocations.

Automate. Optimise. Grow.

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Automate.

We use AI and intelligent automation to eliminate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows and free your team to focus on what really matters.
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Optimise.

We analyse your technology and processes to identify opportunities, improve efficiency, visibility and performance across your entire organisation.
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Grow.

With smarter technology, streamlined operations and proactive support, your business has the freedom to scale, adapt and achieve more.
Our philosophy is simple. Every technology decision should help your business automate repetitive work, optimise performance and create opportunities for growth.

Everything you need to build a smarter business

From day-to-day IT support to AI-powered automation, we deliver the technology, expertise and innovation that modern businesses need to succeed.
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IT Projects

Plan. Build. Deliver.
Delivering successful projects that support your business today and prepare it for tomorrow.
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IT Support

Proactive. Responsive. Reliable.
Fast, friendly, expert support that prevents problems before they impact your business.
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Cyber Security

Protect. Detect. Respond.
Layered cyber security designed to keep your people, systems and data safe.
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Microsoft 365

Collaborate. Communicate. Create.
Helping your teams unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365.
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Telecoms & Connectivity

Connect. Communicate. Collaborate.
Reliable business communications built for today's hybrid workplace.
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Business Automation

Automate. Optimise. Grow.
Remove repetitive work with intelligent automation and AI.

How Wd Do IT Support

Automate. Optimise. Grow.

Removing the Repetitive Work

Our developers build automations and integrations tailored to your business, whether that's cutting out manual order processing, automatically logging call notes, or connecting systems that currently don't talk to each other.

Getting More From What You Already Have

Cloud telephony with AI transcription, sentiment scoring and CRM integration, paired with continuous security monitoring, so the technology you're already paying for starts pulling its weight.

Building on Solid Foundations

SO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditation, NHS Framework approved status, and a dedicated account manager give your business a properly governed, scalable base to grow from, not just a number to call when something breaks.

How We Deliver IT Support

24/7 Security Operations Centre

Real people actively watching for suspicious activity around the clock, not a piece of software quietly generating alerts nobody's reading.

AI-Powered Telecoms

Calls transcribed automatically, scored for sentiment, and logged straight into your CRM, all built in-house rather than stitched together from third-party add-ons.

All In-House Development Team

When an off-the-shelf tool doesn't quite fit how your business runs, our own developers build something that does.

NHS Framework Approved

Selected as a supplier on the NHS England Advanced Telephony Better Purchasing Framework, relevant to the region's strong healthcare and public sector presence.

ndependently Audited Standards

ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification, checked by an external auditor, not a claim we make about ourselves.

One Partner, Not Four

IT, cyber security, cloud, connectivity and telephony delivered by a single accountable team.

Areas We Cover across Wearside

We support businesses across Sunderland and Wearside, including Sunderland city centre, Doxford International Business Park, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Washington, Penshaw, Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Seaburn, Ryhope, Silksworth, South Shields and Seaham.

If your business is based anywhere across Wearside and you're unsure whether you're covered, get in touch to confirm.

How do customers rate us?

Based on over 200 Google reviews
We’ve recently moved to this new IT supplier and have been very impressed with the service so far. Keith, our account manager, has bee...
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Nicola Mcfarlane
3 months ago
We’ve had a really positive experience with Smart IT. They helped sort out our internet connection, which is now running brilliantly. Any sm...
The staff are always helpful, polite, and flexible to individual needs. Whether you’re dealing with them online / telephone or face to face,...
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Alison Stephenson
10 months ago
We’ve been really impressed with Smart IT -their support team is knowledgeable, friendly, and always quick to respond. They take the time to...
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Ruth Terrington
10 months ago
Very happy with the service we receive. As a charity it is so important that we have good reliability and speed of internet. Smart IT delive...
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Malcolm Turley
8 months ago
Smart IT has been absolutely fantastic! They are always quick to respond, professional, and go above and beyond to resolve any issues. Wheth...
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Shakil Ahmed
11 months ago
I was dreading having to re-wire our whole network and move all over of IT infrastructure at the practice. Having just finished the work, I ...
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John Davidson
11 months ago
Smart IT Support provide an outsourced remote IT service for my employer. They’re incredibly professional, responsive and follow-up pr...
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Anneli Mezze
10 months ago
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  • CASE STUDY

How Bespoke Software Helped Tyneside Standards Compete and Win on a National Scale

"“Without it, I don’t think we’d have the confidence that customers would stay with us, because it’s pretty much a standard offer now among most calibration labs, the major ones anyway. We’re trying to..."
Daniel Watson Service Manager
Tyneside Standards
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  • CASE STUDY

Learning for Life is a North East charity that works with adults

"As we grew, the problems just grew with us. We were getting syncing issues, duplicate files, and sometimes we couldn’t even access what we needed. It was affecting everything we did, and the staff wer..."
Marie Matthewson
Learning for Life
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  • CASE STUDY

First Mortgage values responsiveness and honesty above all

"We were paying exorbitant amounts for what we were getting. You can’t really get through to anyone when you do ring them. The service has been horrendous on that front over the years. And we just thou..."
Chris Adams
First Mortgage NE
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  • Why choose us

Why Choose Smart IT

Award-Winning, Independently Certified, Personal Service
Choosing an IT partner is choosing how well-protected and well-supported your business is for years to come. We bring the accreditation, scale and structure of an established MSP, with the personal relationship of a dedicated account manager.

Over 15 years' experience as an MSP

60+ technology professionals, including an in-house development team

Local engineers providing on-site support across Sunderland and Wearside

Dedicated account manager for every client

4.9 star Google rating from over 200 reviews

ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Antivirus catches known threats on individual devices. A SOC actively watches for the wider warning signs of an attack in progress, unusual login activity, data moving somewhere it shouldn't, a device behaving oddly, and has a person respond immediately rather than waiting for software to flag it after the fact.

Yes. We support businesses with a mix of office-based systems and shop-floor or logistics technology, including networking across warehouses and production sites, and integrations between order systems, stock systems and finance software.

It doesn't need to be all or nothing. We can take over full responsibility for your IT, or work alongside an existing internal team or provider on specific areas like cyber security or automation, whichever fits your situation.

The same team handles both. Because telephony, automation and IT support all sit under one roof here, you're not passed between separate specialist suppliers depending on what's gone wrong.

Yes. We're an approved supplier on the NHS England Advanced Telephony Better Purchasing Framework, and support healthcare organisations across the North East.

Right across Wearside, from the city centre out to Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Seaburn, Ryhope and beyond. If you're not sure whether your area is covered, just ask.

It shouldn't be, and we plan it so it isn't. We start with a full review of your existing setup, agree a handover plan, and manage the transition so your team notices as little disruption as possible.

We offer fully managed support agreements as well as ad-hoc, pay-as-you-go help for businesses that only need occasional support, so you're not locked into more than you actually need.

Industries we support

Healthcare

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Construction

Education

Legal

Charities

Financial Services

Retail

Hospitality

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No pressure, no jargon, just a quick chat to understand your setup and see if we’re a good fit.
Automate. Optimise. Grow.
  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • ISO 27001 Certified
  • Cyber Essentials Certified

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