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Our Story

Doherty Associates has been helping our clients use technology to reduce risk, improve performance and support growth for more than 35 years. We are a privately owned business built on a simple principle: make good promises and keep them. Many of our client relationships span decades, and many of our colleagues have built long careers with us. Trusted relationships, deep expertise and consistently delivering on our commitments remain at the heart of everything we do.

What Sets Us Apart

Built on Long-Term Relationships

We measure success by the strength of our relationships. Many of our clients have trusted us for years, and many of our colleagues have built long careers at Doherty Associates. We believe consistency, trust and keeping our promises are the foundation of great service.

Managed IT, Cyber Security & AI Together

Most providers focus on one area. We bring managed IT services, cyber security and AI enablement together in a single service model, helping clients stay secure, productive and ready to take advantage of emerging technologies.

Expertise You Can Actually Access

Our clients work directly with experienced technical specialists who take ownership, communicate clearly and focus on outcomes. We combine deep technical expertise with a practical, approachable style that clients value.

Commonly Asked Questions

Doherty Associates combines managed IT services, cyber security and AI enablement within a single service model. Rather than treating these as separate disciplines, we help organisations build secure technology foundations, strengthen cyber resilience and adopt emerging technologies in a way that delivers measurable business value. With more than 35 years of experience, we understand that technology services are ultimately about trust. Many of our client relationships span decades because we focus on long-term partnerships, clear communication and accountability. We're also different in the way we work. Our clients deal with experienced specialists who take ownership and understand their business, not just their technology estate. Whether we're supporting day-to-day operations, delivering strategic projects or guiding AI adoption, we aim to provide practical advice and dependable service. We are particularly experienced in supporting organisations where risk management, security and governance are business-critical, including private equity, financial services and legal firms. For these organisations, technology decisions need to balance innovation with control, and that's where we believe our combination of experience, expertise and commercial understanding adds real value.

We work with organisations that view technology as a strategic business asset and recognise the importance of security, resilience and good governance. Our clients range from mid-sized businesses through to complex organisations operating in highly regulated sectors. We have particular experience supporting private equity firms, financial services businesses and legal organisations, where reliability, security and compliance are essential. Many of our clients rely on us as an extension of their internal team. We provide 24/7 managed IT services, cyber security support, strategic consultancy and guidance on emerging technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI. While we have deep experience within regulated industries, our focus is not limited to any single sector. We work with organisations that want a proactive technology partner capable of supporting both immediate operational requirements and long-term strategic goals. Whether a client is looking to improve service quality, strengthen cyber security, modernise their workplace or unlock greater value from AI, we tailor our approach to their objectives, risk profile and growth plans.

Many organisations are excited by AI but are unsure how to move from interest to meaningful business outcomes. Our role is to help clients adopt AI in a practical, secure and responsible way. We begin by understanding business priorities, existing technology investments and potential use cases. Rather than pursuing AI for its own sake, we focus on identifying opportunities where it can improve productivity, reduce risk or create measurable commercial value. As a Microsoft-focused partner, we help organisations evaluate, deploy and govern technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot. This includes readiness assessments, security reviews, data governance, user adoption programmes and ongoing optimisation. We also recognise that successful AI adoption involves more than technology. It requires user confidence, clear policies and appropriate controls. For that reason, we help clients establish governance frameworks that support innovation while protecting sensitive information and maintaining compliance obligations. Our objective is simple: help organisations realise the benefits of AI safely, responsibly and at a pace that works for their business.

Our managed IT service is designed to provide organisations with reliable, secure and proactive support across their technology environment. This includes 24/7 monitoring and support, service desk assistance, infrastructure management, Microsoft 365 administration, cloud services, device management and strategic technology guidance. We work to identify and resolve issues before they impact users, helping reduce downtime and improve performance. Cyber security is integrated throughout our service. We help clients strengthen their security posture through monitoring, security controls, risk management and ongoing advice, rather than treating security as a separate activity. Clients also benefit from direct access to experienced technical specialists and consultants who understand both technology and business objectives. This enables us to support day-to-day operational requirements while also helping organisations plan for future growth. Our goal is not simply to maintain systems. We aim to help clients build a secure, resilient and effective technology platform that supports their wider business strategy.

We believe cyber security should be embedded into every aspect of an organisation's technology strategy, not treated as a standalone project. Our approach begins with understanding risk. Every organisation has different priorities, obligations and threat exposures, so we work closely with clients to identify the areas that matter most to their business. From there, we help implement practical security measures that reduce risk while supporting productivity and operational efficiency. This may include security monitoring, identity and access management, device security, user awareness initiatives, governance controls and ongoing risk assessments. We place particular emphasis on balancing security with usability. Security controls are most effective when they are understood, adopted and aligned with business needs. For clients operating in sectors such as private equity, financial services and legal services, this approach helps strengthen resilience while supporting regulatory, governance and client expectations. Ultimately, our objective is to help organisations reduce cyber risk, protect critical information and maintain confidence in the systems that support their business.

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4th Floor, The Connection, 198 High Holborn London, England WC1V 7BD

101 - 150

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