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Read MoreDinta Group delivers proactive IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 management and strategic IT leadership. Based across Newcastle and London, we help small businesses run securely and grow with confidence.
Why UK small businesses choose us as their IT partner
You speak directly to experienced engineers, not a junior ticket queue. No scripts, no runaround.
MFA, endpoint detection, patching and email security — configured properly and monitored 24/7.
Tenant management, backup, migration and licence optimisation to keep costs sensible.
Remote monitoring and maintenance that fixes issues before your team even notices them.
Everything a growing UK business needs from an IT partner
Unlimited remote support for your team by phone, email or ticket during business hours.
Endpoint protection, MFA enforcement, email filtering and Cyber Essentials readiness.
Tenant setup, licence management, email migration, SharePoint and Teams configuration.
Cloud backup of Microsoft 365 and on-prem data, with tested restore procedures.
24/7 monitoring, automatic updates and alerting so small issues never become outages.
Strategic advice, budget planning and vendor management for growing businesses.
No hidden fees. 30 days' notice after the initial term. Prices exclude VAT and Microsoft 365 licences.
For small offices that need reliable support and the basics done properly.
Our recommended plan. Full security stack, backup and proactive support.
For regulated or fast-growing firms that need strategic IT leadership.
| What's included | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited remote helpdesk | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 monitoring & alerting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Antivirus & OS patching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud backup & recovery | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Endpoint detection & response | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email security & filtering | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft 365 tenant management | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quarterly review call | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual IT Director hours | — | — | ✓ |
| On-site visits | — | — | ✓ |
| Cyber Essentials support | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority same-day response | — | — | ✓ |
Start with a Senior Tech Health Check. We review your security, backups and Microsoft 365 setup, then give you a clear written action plan. No obligation to sign up for anything.
Minimum 5 users. Onboarding from £350. Need something bespoke? Get in touch and we'll put together a custom quote.
A clear, low-risk path to fully managed IT
A 20-minute call about your setup, your pain points and what you actually need.
You receive clear, fixed pricing and a prioritised roadmap. No vague "from" quotes.
We document your systems, deploy monitoring, harden security and verify backups.
Proactive management, helpdesk, reporting and regular strategy reviews.
Senior IT expertise across Newcastle and London
Dinta Group provides managed IT services to UK small and medium businesses. We combine senior technical experience with a personal, responsive service that larger providers struggle to match.
We started this business because too many UK SMBs are stuck between two bad options: a cheap remote helpdesk that doesn't understand their business, or a large provider that treats them as a ticket number.
We support cyber security, Microsoft 365, backup, cloud and day-to-day IT operations. You get a named engineer who understands your business — and who answers the phone when it matters.
Leads technical delivery, security and infrastructure for our northern clients.
Leads client relationships, strategy and support for our southern client base.
Practical IT and security guidance for UK business owners
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Read MoreThe things UK business owners ask us most
No — licences are billed separately at cost, so you always see exactly what you're paying Microsoft. Most of our clients use Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which is around £18 per user per month at retail. We'll advise on the right licence tier during onboarding.
Our sweet spot is 5 to 50 users. Small enough that you need a real partner rather than an internal IT team, but large enough that proactive management genuinely pays for itself.
Yes. Standard and Premium clients get on-site support in Newcastle, London and the surrounding areas. Most issues are resolved remotely, but we'll come to you when it's needed.
Typically one to two weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your setup. During onboarding we document your systems, deploy monitoring, harden security and make sure backups are working.
Yes. Most insurers now require evidence of MFA, endpoint protection, patching and tested backups. Our Standard and Premium plans cover all of these, and we can provide the documentation your insurer asks for at renewal.
We ask for an initial 3-month term so we have time to properly stabilise and secure your systems. After that it rolls monthly with 30 days' notice. No long lock-ins.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call — no sales pitch, just a conversation
enquiries@dinta.co.uk
0191 000 0000
Newcastle upon Tyne & London, United Kingdom
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm