Base IT plan deep dive

A secure, well-managed IT foundation for day-to-day operations. Both Smart IT and Total IT build on this foundation.

Unlimited remote support (business hours)
  • Unlimited remote support during business hours: 09:30–18:00, Monday to Friday.
  • Contact us by emailing support@itguys.com or calling our support line.
  • We log and triage your ticket, then work with you to resolve the issue — printing, email, software problems, login issues and more.
  • This is your day-to-day reactive support for anything stopping you getting on with your work.
ITGUYS management app on every device

Our lightweight management app sits on each supported device and does three key jobs:

  • Monitoring & alerts
    • Monitors critical events (disk space, hardware errors, malware signals, missing updates) and alerts our team.
    • Where possible we fix issues automatically; if we need your input, we’ll get in touch.
  • Easy support requests
    • Create a support ticket directly from the app.
    • Access useful device information for audits and troubleshooting.
  • Secure remote access (with your permission)
    • Allows our engineers to remote into your device when you request help.
    • Gives us administrative access needed to resolve issues securely and efficiently.
Automated operating system & Office updates
  • We automatically manage core operating system and Microsoft Office updates to keep devices secure and stable.
  • No need to remember to run updates — we handle it centrally as part of keeping your estate healthy.
Enhanced antivirus with endpoint detection & response (EDR)
  • Every device is protected by enhanced antivirus with endpoint detection and response (EDR).
  • EDR helps detect and stop ransomware and suspicious behaviour in real time.
Guaranteed response time (SLA)
  • The Base IT plan includes a guaranteed response time of up to 8 business hours.
IT documentation
  • We maintain documentation of your IT environment so you always know what you’ve got and how it fits together.
  • This typically covers where your data lives, how it’s backed up, and which key systems and services are in use.
Management reporting & executive summaries
  • Regular management reporting to provide visibility into device health, security posture, and tickets raised/resolved.
Annual technology business review (TBR)
  • An annual review to align your IT strategy with business goals and update your roadmap.
On-site support (optional extra)
  • On-site support isn’t bundled into Base IT. If you need an engineer on-site, it’s provided at an agreed hourly rate.

Asset & inventory management

  • We keep track of your devices and assignments to help with lifecycle planning and clarity on where data lives.
Email filtering
  • Advanced email filtering to quarantine spam, phishing, and malware before they reach inboxes.
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace backup
  • Independent, third-party cloud backup for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, backed up three times daily.
  • If something goes wrong (deletion, corruption, account breach), we can restore from the separate backup set.
Change requests (joiners & leavers)
  • On the Base IT plan, change requests are chargeable (e.g. new starters, leavers, licence/access changes).
  • This “pay per change” model suits organisations with very low staff turnover.