Cantium Business Solutions

Cantium Business Solutions

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Maidstone, Kent 4,028 followers

About us

Cantium is a managed ICT partner, providing bespoke IT services and solutions to the UK public sector and its supply chain. Our aim is to support the UK public sector in regaining control of its IT operations by redefining the outsourcing model. We do this by engaging with organisations early in the procurement process, better defining their requirements, and providing expert insights into solutions and strategies to achieve their wider goals. Cantium is also a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), wholly owned by Kent County Council (KCC) via Commercial Services Group (CSG). Part of our heritage and our ethos is that we believe in generating profit for a purpose and giving back to services that support our communities. We recognise that we are in a privileged position with an intimate insight into the challenges that the sector faces. Therefore, we work directly with the public sector and its supply chain to design and deliver better citizen-facing services. Furthermore, all the profits that Cantium generates are fed back into Kent County Council to invest in front-line services and community programmes. Therefore, working with Cantium means that public funds continue to support front-line public services. Cantium’s commercial success also means that we can invest in our people, systems, solutions, and innovation, which continues to drive efficiencies and give back to the public purse with clients across the UK.

Website
https://www.cantium.solutions/
Industry
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Maidstone, Kent
Type
Public Company
Specialties
local government, public sector, education, IT managed services, public sector applications management, Schools it services, fully managed IT, cyber security support and consultancy, business architecture, transformation strategy, digital inclusion, Device as a service, Digital transformation, School MIS - Management Information Systems, and IT Project Management

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    🚀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 🚀 AI and Legacy Software: What’s Next for Public Services? Featuring Matthew Sinclair. In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Public Sector Focus, Darren Body, Marketing Manager at Cantium, sits down with Matthew Sinclair from the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) to explore the tech challenges and opportunities shaping the public sector. In this episode, they discuss: ✨ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 ⚙️ 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 📉 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗽 📢 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 🤝 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A must-listen for those navigating the future of public sector technology! 🎥 Catch the episode now: https://lnkd.in/edGFbpth #TheCantiumPodcast #AI #PublicSector #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicServices #PolicyInsights

  • Check out this new case study from Resonate to see how Cantium assisted in transforming customer contact at Kent County Council with a Luware Teams Contact Centre. 🎧 Hear what the Kent Pension Fund has to say about their experience 👇

  • Cantium Business Solutions reposted this

    ✨ Feature story of the week from #DigitalisationWorld Issue 9! 'A data-led approach to powering digital transformation' by James Young - Cantium Business Solutions Digital transformation is already a reality for most organisations. But successful change management and a data-led approach can significantly enhance the chances of a smooth transition. The common obstacles organisations face during digital change and how business leaders can harness data to ensure effective digital transformation. To read the full article, latest industry news, video exclusives and more - click the link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gihgc8a8 #DigitalisationWorldMagazine #DWMagazine #DigitalisationWorld

  • 💡 James Young’s article highlights the true power of data-driven change. What do you think has the biggest impact on the success of a data-led transformation? Cast your vote now! 📖 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/data1ed

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    💡 How Important is a Data-Led Approach in Digital Transformation? James Young's article "A Data-Led Approach to Powering Digital Transformation" (Cantium Business Solutions), he highlights how leveraging data effectively can be the cornerstone of successful change management during digital transformation. Organisations often face hurdles like resistance to change, unclear objectives, or fragmented strategies. But with a strong, data-driven framework, these challenges can be mitigated. 👉 We want to hear from you! What’s your take?

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  • A beautiful testament from Léonie, our Business Relationship Manager.

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    Putting the customer first

    Cantium Working – what does it mean? This was a question I asked before I joined in 2022. The formal answer is “At Cantium, we believe that work is something we do, not somewhere we go, it’s a mindset, an activity, not a set time and place. We recognise the need to develop modern working practices that promote wellbeing and enable you to maximise your performance and productivity in line with an effective and rewarding work-life balance.” Obviously this depends on the demands of your role, but an example was given if I wanted to go to Yoga every Thursday morning and didn’t have meetings then I could do that. Yoga isn’t my bag. I wasn’t sure I could see the benefits if I’m honest. Little did I realise what it would mean in practice. Being able to book vet appointments without having to make them out of working hours or just in my lunch break. This meant driving in lower levels of traffic. Anyone with a cat knows most cats hate travelling. Milo was no exception and used to sing the song of his people loudly.When those vet trips became end of life care for 17 year old Milo it meant in his final days I wasn’t worrying about work. With an understanding manager and Cantium Working I had the mental space and freedom to spend precious time with him. When he took his final journey I was fully present, in more ways than one. That meant the world to me. So thank you Cantium from me and Milo. #catiumworking #cantiumworking Cantium Business Solutions

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  • Azure Specialist – £62,000 (DOE) – Hybrid remote: Kings Hill 🌐 🏢 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eiHH6vYC The Role: Cantium are looking for an Azure Specialist to join their thriving team, where you'll serve as the subject matter expert in our Enterprise Services department. In this role, you'll maximize the benefits of the Azure product suite for our customers while ensuring alignment with best practices. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Services, you will support team development by fostering essential skills and knowledge of the latest Azure developments. The position requires expert-level hands-on experience with Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Azure AD Connect, Azure Virtual Desktop, Blob and Disk Storage and more. Key Duties include: 🗺️ Establish and maintain a roadmap of Azure service changes, introductions, and retirements. Work with the appropriate teams and customers to support the actions required. 📊 Identify the skills required within the team to support existing and new Azure functionality and features. Create and maintain a skills matrix, identifying training plans and paths. 🤝 Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team, leading training sessions where required to upskill the wider team(s). #Azure #Cloud #Network #Security

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  • Cantium Business Solutions reposted this

    🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟭𝟮 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! Windows 11: Transforming Public Sector IT Join Lucy Perrin, Education Account Manager at Cantium and your host for this episode, as she sits down with Ian Hill, Cloud Business Development Manager at Arrow ECS United Kingdom, to discuss how Windows 11 is shaping the future of IT in the public sector. 📌 In this episode, they cover: ➡️ Windows 10 End-of-Support – What October 2025 means for orgs. ➡️ Enhanced Security – How Windows 11 reduces vulnerabilities by 20%. ➡️ Hybrid Working – Tools to support modern, flexible work environments. ➡️ Cost-Effective Strategies – Optimising licences with Microsoft 365. ➡️ Productivity Boosts – Game-changing features like Copilot & Teams integration. Get practical tips for upgrading while improving security, efficiency, and compliance. 🎥 Watch it now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eJfkCT3W #TheCantiumPodcast #Windows11 #PublicSector #HybridWorking #CyberSecurity #Productivity

  • That’s a wrap on our ‘Cyber-Safe Schools’ briefings this year! 🎁   Christmas had certainly arrived at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, where we brought together local schools for another informative and enjoyable session. It was great to connect over breakfast and provide advice on cyber security best practices, management information systems and key data protection tips for schools on their digital journey.   Once again, a huge thank you to our special guests, Adam Halsey, from Invicta Law, and Paul Lopez and Sapphire Little from the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) for sharing their expertise and helping to make this event a tremendous success.   We look forward to continuing this important conversation with schools and supporting them in staying cyber-safe! 🔒 🖥️   #DataProtection #CyberSecurity #Collaboration William Asare Debbie Rose Victor DeVito

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  • We enjoyed another great morning hosting our 'Cyber-Safe Schools' briefing today! 🥐🥯   We met with Cantium schools in Whitstable to discuss all things cyber security, including the latest in data protection and MIS, as well as challenging them in the very tense, but very exciting 'cyber escape' challenge! A huge thank you to everyone who came along, our amazing speakers and our partners who joined us from Invicta Law and The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre . A great team to help schools build secure digital strategies. 🔒   We look forward to continuing this important journey at tomorrow’s finale event in Hythe!   #DataProtection #Education #CyberSecurity #Collaboration Adam Halsey Stacy Williams Paul Lopez Sapphire Little Debbie Rose Victor DeVito

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  • It’s always a pleasure to work with The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre to bring engaging and impactful activities, like the Cyber Escape Room, to schools across Kent. After a great start at The Bridgewood Manor Hotel in Rochester this morning, we are looking forward to continuing this series of events together this week! Thank you to the team, Paul Lopez, Sapphire Little & Lee Edwards-Gee 🙏

    📢 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 Cantium education customers are invited to join us for a morning of breakfast, networking, and expert advice on developing a robust digital strategy, to align with DfE guidance and safeguard from evolving cyber threats. Guest Speakers: 🔹 Paul Lopez, The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre - Get insights into the latest cyber threats facing schools and learn about free resources and cyber security support available. 🔹 Adam Halsey & Stacy Williams, Invicta Law - Learn the data protection essentials for your digital journey, including advice on DPIAs & risk assessments. 🎉 PLUS: Complimentary CIS Benchmarking & Microsoft 365 License Review! Event Details: 📍 Tuesday 26th Nov 2024 | Bridgewood Manor Hotel | 08:30 - 12:00 📍 Wednesday 27th Nov 2024 | The Marine Hotel | 08:30 - 12:00 📍 Thursday 28th Nov 2024 | Hythe Imperial Hotel | 08:30 - 12:00 Contact us today to learn more and book your place! #CyberSafeSchools #DigitalStrategy #CyberSecurity #MIS #DataProtection #Microsoft365 #CISBenchmarking

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