About Hytec
Working with Local Authorities and PCTs, we help both central IT functions and front-line social care or community health teams to achieve productivity gains and improved service through secure connectivity, information sharing and mobile working.
As the infrastructure specialists of OLM Group, we deliver a range of solutions comprising technology toolsets, managed services, consultancy and project implementation.
We employ 70 solution architects, consultants, developers, project managers and support staff from offices in Eynsham (near Oxford), Cwmbran (near Newport), Teddington and Glasgow.
Formed in 1980
Initially established as Hytec Microsystems in June 1980, the company provided IT solutions, particularly mainframe communications protocols, to government, health and commercial organisations. In recent years, we have focused on information security, specifically the design of secure infrastructures and secure connectivity between networks such as the government's GCSx and the NHS N3.
We are an active member of Socitm (The Society of IT Managers). We regularly exhibit at Socitm's annual conference and sponsor a number of Branch meetings.
The merger with OLM Group in 2008 has enabled Hytec to grow into the company it is today - a unified business with a single market focus and world class expertise in each of four complimentary technology areas:
- mobile applications
- systems integration
- information security
- infrastructure management
Now, as a significantly bigger company, we are determined to retain our reputation for independence, customer orientation and out-of-the-box thinking.
Part of OLM GroupSince 2008, we have been part of OLM Group, the UK's largest independent supplier of integrated information solutions for children's and adult services. In addition to the products and services provided by Hytec, OLM has an integrated portfolio of solutions including: - CareFirst, person-centric case management solution for social care
- OLM Professional Services, OLM's consultancy division
- Pavilion, a leading publisher and events company for those working in health, social care and housing
- CareKnowledge, a best practice knowledge portal for social care
- Bettercaring.com, an online search engine of all UK registered care homes
- Work.Together, on-demand project collaboration
OLM Group employs over 240 staff and has a turnover of £20m+ with offices in Teddington (headquarters), Glasgow, Oxford, Cwmbran and Brighton. Please see www.olmgroup.com |  |
A Microsoft Gold PartnerWe are a Microsoft Gold Partner, the highest level of Microsoft’s partner programme.
Gold Partners, like Hytec, are elite service organisations who have earned the highest customer endorsements.To become a Gold Partner requires companies to demonstrate high competency in at least one distinct solution area. We have demonstrated our competency in three areas: - Information worker solutions
- Networking infrastructure solutions
- Advanced infrastructure solutions.
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A CLAS ConsultancyAmongst our team are CLAS Consultants, individually accredited as part of the CESG Listed Adviser Scheme. CESG is the Information Assurance (IA) arm of GCHQ and is the UK Government'a National Technical Authority for IA, responsible for enabling secure and trusted knowledge sharing. |  |
An ISO 9001 Certified Company (Quality Management)Originally registered in January 1993, our quality management systems are externally audited every year to ensure continuing compliance with the ISO 9001 standard. ISO 9001 provides a number of requirements which an organisation needs to fulfill if it is to achieve customer satisfaction through consistent products and services which meet customer expectations. |  |
An Investor in PeopleSince April 2001, we have continually satisfied external assessors that Hytec meets the stringent standards associated with the Investors in People accreditation.
The most recent assessment report stated: "The company meets the Standard because it does things that make good organisational and business sense - not just to get the Investors in People 'badge'. It welcomes feedback and uses this to continuously improve the development of the company and the people who work for it." |  |
An ISO 27001 Certified Company (Information Security Management)In May 2006 we became one of the UK's first organisations to achieve certification to the ISO 27001 standard.
The assessment process required a detailed review of our ISMS (Information Security Management System) covering information security policies, computer infrastructures, remote access for mobile users, authentication controls, information encryption and storage, back-ups, personnel and physical security. Through our own experience, and our membership of BSI's Associate Consultant Programme, we are uniquely placed to help other organisations achieve or maintain ISO 27001 certification. |  |
Member of the BSI Associate Consultant ProgrammeSince 2006, Hytec has been a member of BSI's Associate Consultant Programme (ACP). As a certification body, BSI Management Systems is unable to provide consultancy services and recognises specialist consultancies able to carry out such work. Hytec consultants and ISO 27001 experts have considerable experience in assisting organisations to achieve the ISO 27001 Information Security Standard. |  |
A TigerScheme CompanyWe are one of the few security specialists to be members of the TigerScheme. TigerScheme is a training and certification scheme for penetration testers, run by an independent management committee consisting of representatives from the Private and Public sector. Hytec is a member of this management committee. |  |