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Tullie Museum and Art Gallery is one of Cumbria’s leading cultural institutions, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors annually and supporting a diverse team across education, exhibitions, archives, retail and events.
As Tullie has progressed through various major capital projects, its dependence on reliable, secure IT infrastructure increased, from front of house systems and digital engagement to staff collaboration, data protection and cyber security.
David Allen IT Solutions partnered with Tullie House to deliver a modern, secure and resilient IT environment designed to support daily operations, regulatory compliance and future digital growth. Tullie House required a secure, scalable IT platform that:
- Supported flexible hybrid working across a varied workforce.
- Improved collaboration and reliability.
- Strengthened cyber security and data protection.
- Reduced risk and complexity while remaining cost effective.
- Provided confidence that systems would scale with future digital initiatives.
Like many organisations in the public and cultural sector, they also needed a trusted local IT partner who could provide long term support, not just a one off technical fix. David Allen IT has worked closely with Tullie House for over 8 years to understand their operational needs and provide continuous tailored solutions which include:
- Modernising the organisation’s core IT infrastructure including fast internet connectivity to cope with high demand, next generation Fortinet firewalls and routers, managed network switches and Wi-Fi, and on premise servers for some line of business applications.
- Introducing secure Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
- Improving device and identity security.
- Providing ongoing managed IT support and strategic advice.
Our approach focused on stability, security and usability, ensuring staff could work efficiently while protecting sensitive organisational data. Measurable outcomes achieved through the IT transformation included:
- A more reliable and secure IT environment.
- Improved staff collaboration and productivity.
- Increased resilience against cyber threats.
- Reduced operational risk and technical overhead.
- Ongoing confidence through proactive support and monitoring.
- Cyber Essentials certification.
Tullie House now benefits from a modern IT foundation that supports both its cultural mission and future ambitions.
Alongside our work with Tullie House, David Allen IT Solutions has continued to support organisations across Cumbria and the wider UK with similar transformation initiatives. Including the Productivity and Modern Workplace Transformation, supporting organisations to move to secure Microsoft 365 environments, enabling:
- Flexible and remote working.
- Integrated collaboration through Teams and SharePoint.
- Standardised, secure user setups using modern device management.
- Practical use of AI and automation to reduce administrative workload.
Cyber security and compliance projects include delivering security first IT improvements, such as:
- Cyber Essentials preparation and certification support.
- Identity protection with MFA and Conditional Access.
- Secure device and data management.
- Ongoing risk reduction through proactive monitoring and policy enforcement.
IT modernisation for SMEs and complex organisations allowing them to:
- Replace legacy systems with scalable, cloud‑first solutions.
- Improve system reliability and business continuity.
- Align IT platforms with organisational strategy, not just technology refreshes.
Across every project, our focus remains the same: secure, practical IT that makes organisations more productive and resilient. From cultural institutions like Tullie House to growing SMEs and specialist organisations, David Allen IT Solutions provides:
- Long‑term managed IT support
- Security‑led technology strategies
- Honest, practical advice delivered by local experts
If you are looking to modernise your IT infrastructure, improve cyber security, or support your organisation’s next stage of growth, we provide expert, local support you can rely on.
Find out more about how our IT team can help by calling 01228 585300 or 01387 270340 or completing the form below.
