We deliver large scale transformation, M&A integration and carve-outs, and outcome-led procurement in critical, highly regulated environments where change carries real consequence
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Specialised Project & Procurement Capabilities
End-to-end delivery of large scale, high consequence technology transformation in regulated IT and OT environments, from legacy modernisation to specialist M&A integration and carve-out programmes. Sword also provides technology procurement services that sources against business outcomes rather than vendor product sets, managing supply chain risk, lead times, secure staging and the full asset lifecycle on the customer's behalf.
Turnkey delivery of complex carve-outs, divestments and integrations, using M&A frameworks we have developed and refined over years of separating critical IT and OT environments.
- Due diligence and discovery
- Cyber Security Risk Assessment
- TSA review and exit planning
- Separation and integration planning
- Integration and transition execution
- Programme governance and assurance
We build the investment case, then modernise legacy estates across IT and OT, migrating to cloud, hybrid and hyperconverged platforms under proven governance and independent assurance.
- Programme governance and assurance
- Target architecture and design (HLD / LLD)
- Secure by design architecture and controls
- Network and infrastructure refresh
- Cloud migration
- Application refactoring and rehosting
We right-size the solution to the outcome, build the investment case, use our top-tier partner status to secure best commercial terms, and manage every licence and contract thereafter
- Presales consultancy and solution validation
- Outcome-based solution design
- Obsolescence and refresh roadmaps
- Supply chain and lead time management
- Global logistics and delivery
- Subscription and renewal management
Business Outcomes
Day-1 Operational Readiness
Controlled Transformation
Future-Ready Foundations
Case Study
Rapid Offshore Asset Separation & Day-1 Standup
Context
Carving out major North Sea energy assets under a strict, non-negotiable operational deadline.
Solution
Sword mobilised a project team of over 60 specialists in 8 weeks, replicating core infrastructure, OT DMZs, network connectivity, and cyber tooling in parallel.
Outcome
Achieved 100% on-time, 100% on-budget delivery with full NSTA regulatory approval, early TSA exit, and zero downtime across hazardous offshore COMAH facilities.
Leadership Spotlight
Terry Neill
Chief Operating Officer, Critical National Infrastructure
“The most complex technology programmes are rarely defined by the technology itself. Success depends on aligning people, processes and platforms while maintaining operational continuity throughout the change. Whether delivering large-scale modernisation, supporting a business through acquisition or divestment, or helping customers make the right technology investments, our focus is always on achieving the intended outcome with clear governance, controlled risk and confidence at every stage of delivery. We bring together deep technical expertise, programme leadership and sector experience to help organisations execute change in some of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated environments.”
More Information
A typically carve-out and integration takes around six to twelve months, depending on estate complexity. We can compress this timeline in some cases by running discovery, design and procurement concurrently rather than sequentially. Procurement can be the longest lead item in transitions, so ordering against an early bill of materials means build can begin on time to avoid delays.
This varies by sector, but typically includes NSTA approvals in energy, NIS2 and UK NIS requirements for operators of essential services, and COMAH obligations on hazardous sites. Sword builds the evidence trail as the programme progresses, so regulatory sign-off is a confirmation of work already done rather than a complex excersise at the end.
It means the business can run, not just that systems are live. Sword’s definition includes a tested support operating model, trained users, established service management processes, documented knowledge transfer, and regulatory sign-off obtained. Readiness is proven before the completion date rather than discovered afterwards.
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Whether you are strengthening operational resilience, securing critical infrastructure, or improving organisational preparedness, our UK-based experts are ready to support your mission-critical operations