A bigger picture technology consultancy.
Your ambition, is our starting point
Throw us your IT, data, digital, cyber, or software challenges and we’ll find ways to give your business an edge. We keep IT grumbles to a minimum. We keep the bad guys out. We make a big difference through strategy, delivery and support. It's what gets us out of bed. And we won't waste your time or money if we don't think we can help.
Mike Waterston 1947 - 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Mike Waterston died on 18th February, after being unwell for some time.
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Your go-to guide to the CAF
The CAF is the UK National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) benchmark for cyber resilience. If you're responsible for keeping your organisation secure, it matters. We've put together a practical guide that cuts through the jargon: what the CAF is, what it means for your business, and the next steps to take to make sure you're up to date with the legislation.
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Proud of every partnership
Our clients tell us they stay with us because we get them. We know what we’re doing, and we’ll do it properly. We work across many sectors, from household names to industry-leaders and those that play a key (and often invisible) role in national or international infrastructure.
Sectors we work with
ISO 27001:2022
“Our ISO 27001:2022 journey has been efficient, well-governed and highly effective resulting in Queen Mary University achieving certification which has added real, measurable value to the University. Waterstons' structured approach helped us embed consistent ways of working across ITS, and certification has given us greater assurance and confidence in the strength of our information security management.”
Rachel Bence Chief Information Officer Queen Mary University of London
Read case studyHRUC’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Vision to 2030 – In Partnership with Waterstons
“Partnering with Waterstons enabled us to translate ambition into a practical AI strategy that is already enhancing the student and staff experience at HRUC. Waterstons blend of sector expertise and technical rigour made them a true partner rather than a supplier”.
Alex Denley Chief Technology Officer, HRUC HRUC
Read case studyBurness Paull LLP – Incident and continuity planning
“Waterstons provided invaluable support in developing and improving our existing Business Continuity and Incident Response plans".
Burness Paull LLP
Read case studyUnderstanding the past to map out the future
"My software development team loved this workshop. It gave them the time and space to think about what they could be doing differently, and Waterstons' consultants really steered them towards what would add the most value."
Andy Phillips Digital Solutions Manager Tracerco: Detection, measurement and diagnostics solutions
Read case studyFuture-focused digital strategy
“We've developed a clear, future-focused digital strategy that not only aligns with our institutional priorities, but enforces our commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for students and staff. Waterstons continuing expertise and support is invaluable to us as we continue to deliver our digital priorities.”
Minesh Tailor Chief Information Officer University of Bedfordshire
Read case studyThree decades on
For over 30 years we’ve been helping organisations get the best out of their technology. We’ve been rolling up our sleeves. Making sure good things happen, and bad things don’t. All while building a business full of smart people with good hearts. Because we know that we’re only as good as our people.
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Working with Waterstons
Technical excellence is a given at Waterstons. Our people are curious to a fault, have bags of empathy, and good at getting to the heart of a problem. So you can be sure we’ll get you, before we get to work.
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We’re always open to creating new opportunities when the right people come along. So if none of our current vacancies fit, still say hello. You never know what the future holds.
Find out moreOur latest events and insights
Thu 26 Mar 2026, 8:30am - 11:00am
Come along for coffee, connections, and to see how baristas make those perfect patterns on your drink!
SharePoint Server 2016 & 2019 End of Support: what it really means (and what to do next)
Over the next 12–18 months, we’ll see organisations caught out by the approaching end of support for SharePoint Server 2016 & 2019.
Securing AI adoption without slowing innovation
Over the past year, one theme has come through clearly across our client work: employees are adopting AI and cloud tools faster than organisational governance can keep up.
