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IT operations under control.

We keep running

  • IT operations under control. We keep running your core platformServers, systems and business-critical applications run with governance and oversight.
  • IT operations under control. We keep running cloud and hybrid environmentsPublic, private and hybrid cloud integrated and managed — without losing control.
  • IT operations under control. We keep running networks and datacenterConnectivity, datacenter and colocation with end-to-end visibility.
  • IT operations under control. We keep running security and continuityProtection and operational continuity built into the operation, not bolted on.

We provide managed IT services in Portugal for infrastructure, cloud, connectivity and continuity, with clear governance and a single point of contact.

  • Since 2007
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • 7 service components
  • Operate and transform

Services

One integrated operation, from platform to continuity.

Seven components coordinated through a common layer of governance, monitoring and operational control.

Operating layer

Core Platform Management

Compute, storage and data — observability, performance and operational continuity.

This is where operations are observed, prioritized and kept coherent. It is not an eighth stand-alone component: it is the layer that runs across the seven and coordinates them.

  • Compute, storage and data platforms
  • Observability of the agreed scope
  • Performance and capacity
  • Operational continuity

What it covers

  • Connection between on-premises and cloud
  • Support for migration initiatives
  • Operation of hybrid environments
  • Visibility across the platforms in scope

When it is relevant

When on-premises and cloud environments coexist, when a migration is under way, or when there is no visibility across platforms.

Typical responsibilities

  • Integration between the platforms within the agreed scope
  • Support for planning and phased execution of migrations
  • Ongoing operation of the hybrid environments in scope
  • Governance and control over the contracted environments

Keywords

  • Cloud
  • Integration
  • Governance
  • Migrations

Relationship with other components

What it covers

  • Management of the endpoints in scope
  • Configuration standards
  • Platform policies
  • Alignment with compliance requirements

When it is relevant

When the endpoint estate is dispersed, when no standards are defined, or when policies vary between teams and locations.

Typical responsibilities

  • Lifecycle management of the endpoints within the agreed scope
  • Definition and enforcement of standards and policies
  • Operational control over the platform foundations
  • Alignment with the agreed compliance requirements

Keywords

  • Endpoint Management
  • Standardization
  • Compliance

Relationship with other components

Scope boundary: This component covers management and standardization of the environment. It does not include workplace construction, physical building work or facility management.

What it covers

  • Systems administration
  • Application administration
  • Patch management
  • Configuration and change management

When it is relevant

When systems administration consumes internal capacity, when patching is irregular, or when changes leave no consistent record.

Typical responsibilities

  • Administration of the systems and applications in scope
  • Patch and update management
  • Configuration and change management
  • Records and evidence of the work carried out

Keywords

  • Patching
  • Configuration
  • Change Management

Supporting capabilities

Relationship with other components

Scope boundary: The set of systems, applications and versions covered is defined in the service scope — full coverage of the environment is not assumed.

What it covers

  • LAN and WAN connectivity
  • Remote access over VPN
  • Network segmentation
  • Access control

When it is relevant

When there are several locations, remote access to manage, or a need to separate environments with different requirements.

Typical responsibilities

  • Operation of the LAN, WAN and VPN connectivity in scope
  • Network segmentation and access control
  • Follow-up of changes to the topology
  • Coordination with communications providers

Keywords

  • Connectivity
  • VPN
  • Segmentation

Supporting capabilities

Relationship with other components

Scope boundary: It covers the operation of connectivity. It does not include telecom carrier services, physical cabling or installations.

What it covers

  • Operation of on-premises environments
  • Colocation environments
  • Supplier coordination
  • Contribution to continuity

When it is relevant

When the environment stays in owned facilities or colocation and operations, suppliers and continuity need coordination.

Typical responsibilities

  • Operational management of the environments in scope
  • Coordination with suppliers and with the colocation operator
  • Follow-up of planned interventions
  • Contribution to the agreed continuity requirements

Keywords

  • Coordination
  • Suppliers
  • Continuity

Supporting capabilities

Relationship with other components

Scope boundary: Shore coordinates operations. Building management — power, cooling, construction and facility management — stays with the facilities provider.

What it covers

  • Workload migration
  • Operation of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services
  • Subscription and access governance
  • Cost follow-up (FinOps)

When it is relevant

When cloud workloads are running, when consumption grows without control, or when governance of the contracted services needs structure.

Typical responsibilities

  • Migration of workloads into the agreed environments
  • Day-to-day operation of the cloud services in scope
  • Governance of subscriptions, access and usage
  • Cost follow-up and control through FinOps practices

Keywords

  • IaaS
  • PaaS
  • SaaS
  • FinOps
  • Azure
  • AWS

Supporting capabilities

Relationship with other components

Scope boundary: We work with Azure and AWS environments. FinOps practices provide visibility and control over consumption; results depend on the environment and on each organization’s decisions.

What it covers

  • Hardening of the systems in scope
  • Backup and recovery
  • Vulnerability management
  • Operational continuity controls

When it is relevant

When operational controls need reinforcing, backups need to be dependable, and known vulnerabilities in the systems in scope need follow-up.

Typical responsibilities

  • Hardening of the systems within the agreed scope
  • Backup operation and the agreed recovery tests
  • Vulnerability management over the systems in scope
  • Maintenance of operational continuity controls

Keywords

  • Backup & Recovery
  • Hardening
  • Vulnerabilities

Relationship with other components

Scope boundary: This component covers the operational resilience of the environment. Security assessments, compliance and broader risk management are addressed by Cybersecurity Essentials. See Cybersecurity Essentials

Governance · Monitoring · Operational control

Models

Three ways to engage. One decision to make.

Ongoing operations or a defined project — the difference lies in who answers for what, for how long, and under which governance.

  • Externalized operations

    Outsourcing

    Infrastructure operations externalized to dedicated Shore teams, under agreed management and service levels.

    • Dedicated operations teams
    • Personalized SLAs, defined in the agreement
    • Detailed monthly reporting
    • Scalability by agreement
  • Managed service

    Managed Services

    A managed operations service, with monitoring, incident management and patch management over the contracted scope.

    • Monitoring of the contracted scope
    • Incident and request management
    • Patch and update management
    • Operational continuity within the agreed scope
  • Projects with a defined scope

    Fixed Price

    Migration, implementation or modernization projects with defined scope, budget and stages.

    • Defined scope and budget
    • Milestones and validation criteria
    • Delivery driven by the agreed scope and criteria
    • Risk management in the project plan

Service levels, team composition and reporting cadence are defined in each agreement. We do not publish standard SLA values, response times or coverage.

Specialists

The specialists behind the operation.

Specialist capabilities can join Shore teams, managed services or defined infrastructure projects.

5 roles found

  • Cloud

    5 roles

    Architecture, engineering and migration of cloud environments, including security and cost follow-up.

    • Cloud Architect
    • Cloud Engineer
    • Cloud Security Engineer
    • FinOps Analyst
    • Migration Specialist

    Supports: Cloud & Hybrid Integration · Cloud Services

We do not publish availability, names or start dates. The profiles involved are defined by the scope of the agreed service.

Need an individual specialist?

Individual profiles, staff augmentation and dedicated teams are addressed by IT Skills & Talent.

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Need a managed operation or team?

When what you need is a service with ownership, governance and continuity, IT Core Services is the right frame.

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Delivery cases

Contexts of operation and transformation.

Scenarios reproduced from information published by Shore. Clients are not identified.

Banking & Fintech

Cloud migration in the banking sector

Challenge

A financial-sector organization needed to move workloads to Azure without compromising day-to-day operations or sector requirements.

Approach

Support for migration planning, phased execution of the workloads and follow-up of cloud consumption with cost-optimization practices.

Components involved

  • Cloud Services
  • Cloud & Hybrid Integration

Outcome

Indicator under internal validation — not published.

Outcome indicators for these projects — including MTTD or satisfaction variations — lack approved measurement evidence and are therefore not presented. They will be published once measurement, period and client approval are confirmed.