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IT done properly. By people who actually know your business.

DS Business Hub provides managed IT support, cyber security and Microsoft 365 services to businesses across Essex.

How we work

Most IT companies talk about "service" and deliver something else entirely — ticket queues, offshore call centres, billable hours that drift over budget. We do it differently.

Every client works with senior engineers who know their environment, their priorities and their people. Pricing is fixed monthly per user — covering everything in your plan, with no surprise invoices. Security is built into every plan as standard, not bolted on as an upsell.

The result is IT that genuinely supports your business — explained in plain English, delivered to a high standard, and priced so you know what you're spending every month.

What you can expect

  • Direct access to senior engineers
  • Plain English, no jargon
  • Fixed monthly pricing — no surprise bills
  • Same-day resolution on most issues
  • Security included in every plan
  • Quarterly reviews to keep things on track

The leadership team

The people you'll work with. Direct access to decision-makers, every time.

Dan Lawrence

Technical Director

Dan leads the technical side of the business — IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 architecture, networks. Years of experience working with businesses across the UK, with a focus on making complex technology straightforward for the people using it.

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Steph Lawrence

Co-Founder

Steph runs operations, client onboarding and account management. She's the reason new clients are up and running smoothly, reviews happen on time, and your invoicing is always accurate.

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What sets us apart

The things our clients tell us they value most.

Senior engineers, every call

You don't get bounced through three levels of support. Your issue lands with someone who knows your environment.

Security as standard

Every client gets the same security baseline. We don't sell stripped-down plans that leave you exposed to insurance claims or breaches.

Honest, fixed pricing

One per-user monthly fee. Hardware and licences passed through at cost. No hourly creep, no "out of scope" surprises.

Plain English communication

We explain what's happening and why — clearly, calmly, and without making anyone feel like they should know more than they do.

Response times that hold

Urgent issues acknowledged within an hour. Most resolved the same day. Real targets, not 24-hour SLAs dressed up as fast.

A clean exit, if it comes to it

30-day rolling agreements. If you ever leave, you take your data, passwords, and documentation with you. No lock-in, no drama.

Our approach

Proactive, not reactive

We monitor your systems continuously and resolve small problems before they become outages your team has to work around.

Documented, not improvised

Every client environment is fully documented — networks, accounts, processes, recovery steps. Support never depends on one person being available.

Strategic, not just operational

We get to know your business so the IT decisions we make actually fit it. Quarterly reviews keep things aligned as the business changes.

Want to see if we'd work well together?

30 minutes on the phone, no obligation. We'll talk through your setup, your priorities, and whether we're a good match.

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