Working with & Welcoming Integral Naval Systems

Integral Naval Systems Team

We’re proud to welcome Integral Naval Systems Ltd, a Bristol-based engineering company, as a client and to be supporting them as they build and scale their operations within the defence and maritime engineering sector.

Integral Naval Systems operates in defence and space manufacturing, providing specialised products and engineered solutions that solve complex integration challenges across both crewed and uncrewed vessels.

Their work focuses on bridging the gap between host platforms and off-board systems, delivering robust solutions for launch, recovery, handling, and payload integration — all designed to improve operational reliability and simplify real-world deployment.

With Bristol being a major hub for advanced engineering, aerospace, and defence, it’s no surprise to see innovative companies like Integral Naval Systems operating at the forefront of the industry.

The Challenge

As a growing Bristol-based engineering business operating within the defence supply chain, Integral Naval Systems required an IT environment that was:

  • Secure by design

  • Scalable as the company grows

  • Suitable for engineering and design workloads

  • Aligned with future compliance and certification requirements

From day one, it was important that systems were put in place correctly, rather than retrofitted later once complexity and risk had increased.

Our Approach

Our role has been to design and implement a modern, secure IT foundation that supports both day-to-day engineering work and long-term business objectives.

This has included:

  • Supplying and configuring a dedicated server environment

  • Implementing secure remote access via VPN

  • Designing a resilient network architecture

  • Providing ongoing IT support aligned to engineering workflows

Rather than deploying generic “one-size-fits-all” IT, we focus on building environments that are appropriate for how engineering teams actually operate.

Modern Identity & Device Management

A key part of the deployment has been the implementation of modern identity and endpoint management, ensuring that users, devices, and data are properly protected.

This includes:

  • Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) for centralised identity management

  • Role-based access control and secure authentication

  • Microsoft Intune for device management and policy enforcement

  • Full-disk encryption on endpoints to protect sensitive data

  • Consistent security baselines across all company devices

This approach ensures that sensitive engineering data and intellectual property remain protected, while also simplifying user management as the team grows.

IT Built for Engineering Teams

We specialise in supporting engineering-led organisations across Bristol and the South West, and we understand the demands placed on IT systems by design, manufacturing, and product development workflows.

Our experience includes supporting platforms such as:

  • Autodesk

  • SolidWorks

  • Inventor

  • Other CAD, modelling, and simulation tools

This allows us to design systems that deliver the performance, reliability, and security required for engineering environments — without compromising usability or productivity.

Security, Compliance & Future Planning

Given Integral Naval Systems’ involvement in the defence sector, cybersecurity and compliance are a key consideration. As part of our ongoing support, we’ll be working with the team to assist with Cyber Essentials and other relevant security standards as their requirements evolve.

Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity helps reduce risk, supports supply-chain confidence, and ensures the business is well-positioned for future opportunities.

Website Development & What’s Next

Integral Naval Systems’ website is currently under development, and we’re looking forward to following their progress as they build their online presence. Once live, it will provide further insight into their products, capabilities, and specialist work within the maritime and defence space.

You can follow their journey at:
https://integralnaval.co.uk/ (coming soon)

Why Engineering Companies Choose Us

Engineering and manufacturing businesses choose us because we understand that:

  • Performance matters just as much as security

  • Compliance needs to be built in, not bolted on

  • Engineering workflows don’t fit generic IT templates

  • Reliability and uptime are critical to delivery and reputation

By combining engineering-sector experience, modern cloud technologies, and a security-first mindset, we help Bristol-based and UK-wide engineering companies build IT environments that support growth rather than restrict it.

We’re delighted to be working with Integral Naval Systems Ltd in Bristol and look forward to supporting them as they continue to deliver high-quality, engineered solutions within a demanding and highly regulated industry.