Enterprise-grade IT for a specialist rural accountancy firm — Pat Tomlinson
Pat Tomlinson Accountancy is a Southwest-based firm specialising in accountancy for farming and rural businesses across the UK — known for expert advice delivered with a personal, familial feel.
Smaller firms can't always match the IT budgets of the big players, but their clients still expect the same reliability and security. This case study shows how Netitude gave Pat Tomlinson the IT capability to punch above its weight.
The Challenge
Pat Tomlinson wanted to modernise — reliable remote working, tighter security, and IT that could keep pace with larger competitors — all without losing the personal service their clients value. They needed a modern, scalable setup that punched above its size.
The Solution
Our partnership began with a comprehensive technical audit, which laid the foundation for a tailored roadmap under Net9. We deployed WatchGuard for security and Microsoft 365 for cloud-based, remote-ready working, then kept things moving with quarterly reviews led by a Virtual IT Director — so the setup keeps pace with the firm's evolving needs.
The Net9 Framework
Everything we delivered for S&P CU runs through Net9 — our framework for giving a business full visibility across nine key delivery areas:
- Business continuity protection
- Cloud platforms
- Scalable technology estate
- Licensing and legal
- Network infrastructure and wireless
- Connectivity and collaboration
- Threats and vulnerabilities
- Power, environment and ESG
- Standardised, efficient, scalable systems
Rather than fixing problems one at a time, Net9 lets us see the whole picture — and build a roadmap that keeps working as the business grows. To learn more about our Net9 process, click here.
The Result
Pat Tomlinson now operates with the IT capability of a much larger firm while keeping its personal ethos intact — backed by responsive, round-the-clock support.
Good IT shouldn't be the preserve of big firms. By giving Pat Tomlinson enterprise-grade tools and support, we helped them serve their clients better without losing what makes them different.
If you're a growing firm that wants IT to match your ambition, download the full case study below to see how we worked with Pat Tomlinson — or get in touch to talk about your setup.