# Cordant

> At Cordant, we simplify the complex and modernise the outdated, ensuring technology enhances your business — never complicates it.

## What we do

- [Strategic Planning](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/strategic-planning): Your technology decisions need strategic direction, not reactive choices.
- [Security Assessments](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/security-assessments): Your security posture requires systematic evaluation, not assumptions.
- [Technology Assessments](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/technology-assessments): Your technology investments need comprehensive evaluation, not vendor recommendations.
- [Technology Strategy](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/strategic-planning/technology-strategy): Technology strategy drives business transformation and competitive advantage.
- [Business Cases](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/strategic-planning/business-cases): Technology investments require compelling business justification to demonstrate clear value and strategic alignment.
- [Vendor Evaluation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/strategic-planning/vendor-evaluation): Technology vendor selection directly impacts operational effectiveness and strategic capability for years to come.
- [M&A Due Diligence](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/strategic-planning/m-and-a-due-diligence): Merger and acquisition success depends on comprehensive technology assessment that identifies integration risks and validates strategic assumptions.
- [Essential Eight](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/security-assessments/essential-eight): Essential Eight implementation requires systematic assessment that evaluates maturity levels and identifies improvement opportunities.
- [NIST/CIS Maturity](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/security-assessments/nist-cis-maturity): Security maturity requires systematic assessment against established frameworks that provide clear improvement pathways.
- [Technology Risk](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/security-assessments/technology-risk): Technology risks require systematic identification and quantification that aligns with business objectives and risk tolerance.
- [Infrastructure Health](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/technology-assessments/infrastructure-health): Infrastructure environments require comprehensive evaluation that examines cost efficiency, performance capability, reliability posture, and technology lifecycle positioning across all infrastructure domains.
- [Disaster Recovery](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/technology-assessments/disaster-recovery): Business continuity requires comprehensive disaster recovery planning that ensures rapid recovery and minimises operational disruption.
- [Operational Maturity](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/technology-assessments/operational-maturity): Operational effectiveness requires systematic maturity assessment to identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities.
- [Asset Lifecycle](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/advisory-services/technology-assessments/asset-lifecycle): Operational and information technology assets require comprehensive lifecycle assessment.
- [Design & Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/design-and-architecture): Your technology architecture needs systematic design, not ad-hoc decisions.
- [Implementation & Integration](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/implementation-and-integration): Your technology projects need expert execution, not hope and luck.
- [Recovery & Remediation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/recovery-and-remediation): Your technology incidents need rapid resolution, not extended downtime.
- [Enterprise Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/design-and-architecture/enterprise-architecture): Enterprise architecture requires systematic governance that aligns technology decisions with business strategy and ensures coordinated technology evolution.
- [Solution Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/design-and-architecture/solution-architecture): Complex business requirements demand systematic solution design that deliver specific business outcomes.
- [Infrastructure Design](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/design-and-architecture/infrastructure-design): Infrastructure design should ensure that the solutions defined are implemented in a co-ordinated and structured way.
- [Program and Project Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/implementation-and-integration/program-and-project-management): Technology projects require expert project management that ensures successful delivery.
- [Technology Implementation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/implementation-and-integration/technology-implementation): Technology implementation success demands strategic planning, technical expertise, and operational excellence.
- [Technology Migration](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/implementation-and-integration/technology-migration): Technology migrations require expert coordination while transitioning to new technology platforms and architectures.
- [Failed Implementation Recovery](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/recovery-and-remediation/failed-implementation-recovery): Failed technology implementations require expert intervention that restore project momentum while achieving original business objectives.
- [System Restoration & Repair](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/delivery-services/recovery-and-remediation/system-restoration-and-repair): System failures require rapid restoration that minimises downtime while identifying failure causes and preventing recurrence.
- [Cybersecurity](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cybersecurity): Your cybersecurity needs continuous protection, not reactive responses.
- [Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/infrastructure): Your infrastructure needs proactive management, not reactive maintenance.
- [Cloud](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cloud): Your cloud operations need systematic management, not ad-hoc administration.
- [Network](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/network): Your network infrastructure requires expert intervention when complexity exceeds capability.
- [Workplace](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/workplace): Your modern workplace needs seamless support, not user frustration.
- [Identity Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cybersecurity/identity-management): Identity and access management requires comprehensive platform management across complex technology environments and user populations.
- [Cloud Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cybersecurity/cloud-security): Your cloud infrastructure scales rapidly, but maintaining consistent security posture across multi-cloud environments whilst managing strategic cloud initiatives creates operational complexity.
- [Endpoint Security Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cybersecurity/endpoint-security-management): Your distributed workforce requires comprehensive endpoint protection.
- [Vulnerability Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cybersecurity/vulnerability-management): Vulnerability management requires systematic identification, assessment, and remediation of security weaknesses
- [Server Virtualisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/infrastructure/server-virtualisation): Your Citrix environment enables flexible work, but maintaining virtual desktop infrastructure whilst managing strategic IT transformation creates operational complexity.
- [Hyperconverged Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/infrastructure/hyperconverged-infrastructure): Hyperconverged infrastructure requires expert management that optimises integrated compute, storage, and networking resources while maintaining operational simplicity.
- [Database Platforms](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/infrastructure/database-platforms): Database platforms require expert management that ensures optimal performance across business-critical applications.
- [Physical Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/infrastructure/physical-infrastructure): Physical infrastructure requires expert management that ensures optimal hardware performance and reliability across data centre and communications room environments.
- [Azure Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cloud/azure-infrastructure): Your Azure environment enables digital transformation, but maintaining cloud infrastructure whilst managing strategic cloud initiatives creates operational complexity.
- [OCI Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/cloud/oci-infrastructure): Your Oracle Cloud Infrastructure enables enterprise transformation, but maintaining OCI environments whilst managing strategic Oracle initiatives creates operational complexity.
- [Microsoft 365](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/workplace/microsoft-365): Update
- [Microsoft Intune](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/workplace/microsoft-intune): Microsoft Intune requires expert management that ensures device security while supporting business operations and mobile work requirements.
- [Citrix](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/workplace/citrix): Citrix environments require expert management that ensures optimal virtual desktop performance
- [Enterprise Networks](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/network/enterprise-networks): Network infrastructure requires specialised expertise to maintain optimal performance, security, and operational continuity.
- [Industrial Networks](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/managed-services/network/industrial-networks): Industrial networks require specialised management that ensures operational continuity across operational technology environments.
- [Hardware](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/procurement-services/hardware): Your hardware procurement needs strategic sourcing, not reactive purchasing.
- [Software & Subscriptions](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-do/procurement-services/software-and-subscriptions): Your software licensing needs strategic management, not subscription sprawl.

## What we deliver

- [Hybrid Cloud](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/hybrid-cloud): Your hybrid cloud needs systematic architecture, not disconnected platforms.
- [Infrastructure Optimisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/infrastructure-optimisation): Your infrastructure performance needs systematic optimisation, not acceptance of limitations.
- [Legacy Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/legacy-infrastructure): Your aging infrastructure needs systematic modernisation, not patchwork fixes.
- [Networking](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/networking): Your network infrastructure needs modern architecture, not aging equipment limitations.
- [Windows Server](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/legacy-infrastructure/windows-server): Legacy Windows Server environments create operational inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities through outdated versions, fragmented management, and inconsistent policy implementation.
- [Active Directory](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/legacy-infrastructure/active-directory): Legacy Active Directory environments create security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies that constrain business growth whilst increasing cyber risk exposure.
- [Linux & UNIX](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/legacy-infrastructure/linux-and-unix): Aging UNIX and Linux systems create operational risks through end-of-support scenarios, limited vendor support, and increasing maintenance complexity that constrains business operations.
- [Oracle & SQL](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/legacy-infrastructure/oracle-and-sql): Legacy database systems constrain business performance whilst creating operational risks through outdated versions, suboptimal configurations, and inadequate high availability architectures.
- [Cloud Strategy & Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/hybrid-cloud/cloud-strategy-and-architecture): Cloud adoption without strategic planning creates operational complexity, cost inefficiencies, and architectural fragmentation that constrains business agility whilst escalating technology spending.
- [Cloud Optimisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/hybrid-cloud/cloud-optimisation): Unoptimised cloud environments create significant cost inefficiencies and performance bottlenecks through poor resource allocation, inadequate monitoring, and suboptimal service utilisation.
- [Workload Migration](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/hybrid-cloud/workload-migration): Cloud migration requires systematic methodologies and expert execution to ensure successful workload transitions while maintaining business continuity.
- [Infrastructure for Cloud](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/hybrid-cloud/infrastructure-for-cloud): Cloud platform infrastructure requires expert design and implementation that optimises service utilisation whilst maintaining security, performance, and cost effectiveness across diverse business requirements.
- [Virtualisation & Consolidation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/infrastructure-optimisation/virtualisation-and-consolidation): Legacy physical infrastructure creates operational inefficiencies, resource waste, and administrative complexity through underutilised servers, fragmented management, and costly hardware maintenance.
- [Infrastructure Automation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/infrastructure-optimisation/infrastructure-automation): Manual infrastructure management creates operational inefficiencies, configuration drift, and human error risks that constrain scalability whilst increasing operational overhead and reducing deployment consistency.
- [Storage Modernisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/infrastructure-optimisation/storage-modernisation): Legacy storage infrastructure creates performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and operational inefficiencies through aging hardware, suboptimal configurations, and inadequate data lifecycle management.
- [Performance & Capacity](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/infrastructure-optimisation/performance-and-capacity): Infrastructure performance degradation and inadequate capacity planning create operational constraints, user experience issues, and unplanned capital expenditure through reactive resource allocation and insufficient performance monitoring.
- [Network Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/networking/network-architecture): Legacy network infrastructure creates performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and operational constraints through outdated hardware, suboptimal topologies, and insufficient wireless coverage.
- [Network Optimisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/networking/network-optimisation): Network performance degradation and inadequate monitoring create operational blind spots, user experience issues, and reactive troubleshooting scenarios that constrain business productivity.
- [SD-WAN & Multi-Cloud Connectivity](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation/networking/sd-wan-and-multi-cloud-connectivity): Traditional WAN infrastructure creates connectivity limitations, cost inefficiencies, and operational complexity through static routing, bandwidth constraints, and inadequate cloud integration.
- [Endpoint Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/endpoint-security): Your endpoints need comprehensive protection, not reactive security measures.
- [Identity & Access Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/identity-and-access-management): Your identity management needs unified governance, not fragmented systems.
- [Infrastructure & Cloud Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/infrastructure-and-cloud-security): Your security architecture needs integrated protection, not fragmented tools.
- [Network Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/network-security): Your network security needs comprehensive protection, not perimeter-only defenses.
- [Security Governance & Compliance](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/security-governance-and-compliance): Your security governance needs systematic frameworks, not reactive compliance activities.
- [Active Directory Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/identity-and-access-management/active-directory-security): Active Directory environments face sophisticated attack vectors through credential theft, privilege escalation, and lateral movement techniques that exploit weak administrative models and inadequate security configurations.
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/identity-and-access-management/microsoft-entra): Cloud identity management requires comprehensive implementation and configuration that ensures secure authentication, authorised access, and regulatory compliance whilst enabling seamless user experiences and operational efficiency across hybrid environments.
- [Identity Governance & Administration](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/identity-and-access-management/identity-governance-and-administration): Identity governance requires systematic access management and lifecycle automation.
- [Privileged Access Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/identity-and-access-management/privileged-access-management): Privileged access represents your greatest security risk and most critical control point.
- [Public & Private PKI](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/identity-and-access-management/pki-services): Public Key Infrastructure forms the cryptographic foundation of modern identity and application security.
- [Advanced Threat Protection](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/endpoint-security/advanced-threat-protection): Modern endpoint environments face sophisticated threats through advanced malware
- [Data Protection & Governance](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/endpoint-security/data-protection-and-governance): Data governance failures create regulatory risk and operational chaos.
- [Device Compliance](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/endpoint-security/device-compliance): Device management requires comprehensive lifecycle management and security policy enforcement
- [Microsoft 365 Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/endpoint-security/microsoft-365-security): Microsoft 365 environments require comprehensive security implementation that protects against cloud-native threats
- [Cloud Security Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/infrastructure-and-cloud-security/cloud-security-architecture): Cloud security architecture requires comprehensive design and implementation that protects multi-cloud environments
- [Infrastructure Hardening](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/infrastructure-and-cloud-security/infrastructure-hardening): Infrastructure security requires systematic hardening and continuous compliance management
- [Workload Protection](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/infrastructure-and-cloud-security/workload-protection): Workload security requires comprehensive protection that secures applications and data during runtime
- [Network Defence](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/network-security/perimeter-security): Network security requires comprehensive defence-in-depth strategies that protect against advanced threats
- [Secure Remote Access](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/network-security/secure-remote-access): Remote access security requires comprehensive authentication and access control that protects against unauthorised access
- [Zero Trust Architecture](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/network-security/zero-trust-architecture): Zero Trust isn't a product, it's a strategic security architecture that orchestrates identity, network, and application controls into a cohesive "never trust, always verify" framework.
- [Cybersecurity Risk Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/security-governance-and-compliance/cybersecurity-risk-management): Cybersecurity risk management requires systematic assessment methodologies and governance frameworks that quantify cyber threats
- [Security Testing](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity/security-governance-and-compliance/security-testing): Security testing requires comprehensive validation methodologies that identify vulnerabilities and assess security control effectiveness
- [Operational Technology](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/critical-infrastructure/operational-technology): Your operational technology needs specialised security and infrastructure, not generic IT approaches.
- [Infrastructure for Control Rooms](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/critical-infrastructure/operational-technology/infrastructure-for-control-rooms): Control room operations require robust infrastructure foundations that support critical decision-making and operational oversight.
- [Infrastructure for SCADA](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/critical-infrastructure/operational-technology/infrastructure-for-scada): SCADA applications require robust infrastructure foundations that deliver consistent performance, scalability, and reliability.
- [OT/IT Networking & Security](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/critical-infrastructure/operational-technology/ot-it-networking-and-security): Industrial networks require strategic convergence planning that bridges operational technology and information technology while maintaining safety, security, and operational integrity.
- [Cloud Workspace](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/cloud-workspace): Your workspace delivery needs modern virtualisation, not traditional desktop limitations.
- [Device Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/device-management): Your device environment needs unified management, not fragmented policies.
- [Microsoft 365 Deployment](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/microsoft-365-deployment): Your Microsoft 365 environment needs strategic deployment, not default configurations.
- [M365 Tenant Design](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/microsoft-365-deployment/m365-tenant-design): A well-architected Microsoft 365 tenant is the foundation of a secure, productive, and future-ready digital workplace.
- [M365 Optimisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/microsoft-365-deployment/m365-optimisation): Microsoft 365 platforms often need post implementation optimisation to realise the most value out of the tool.
- [M365 Migrations](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/microsoft-365-deployment/m365-migrations): Microsoft 365 migrations demand expert orchestration of complex tenant transitions, legacy system modernisation, and governance implementation.
- [Endpoint Configuration](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/device-management/endpoint-configuration): Endpoint configuration requires systematic policy management and intelligent software deployment.
- [Mobile Device Management](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/device-management/mobile-device-management): Modern workforces demand secure access from any device, anywhere.
- [Modern Device Deployment](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/device-management/modern-device-deployment): Modern device deployment demands seamless automation and zero-touch experiences within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- [Azure Virtual Desktop](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/cloud-workspace/azure-virtual-desktop): Azure Virtual Desktop represents the evolution of enterprise VDI, delivering cloud-native virtual desktop infrastructure that scales dynamically while integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and enterprise identity systems.
- [Citrix Platform](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/cloud-workspace/citrix-platform): Legacy Citrix environments require strategic modernisation to address licensing challenges, performance limitations, and evolving remote work requirements.
- [Island Enterprise Browser](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace/cloud-workspace/island-managed-browser): In the modern enterprise, nearly every critical application lives in the browser. While network security remains foundational, the browser itself is often the most unmanaged point of application access.
- [Critical Infrastructure](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/critical-infrastructure): Critical infrastructure supports essential services, from utilities to transportation, where reliability and security are non-negotiable.
- [Modern Workplace](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/modern-workplace): Today, modern workplaces go beyond physical locations, demanding seamless and secure access from anywhere, anytime.
- [Pragmatic Cybersecurity](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/pragmatic-cybersecurity): In today’s landscape of ever-evolving cyber threats, our pragmatic approach to cybersecurity ensures your operations remain secure and resilient.
- [Technology Modernisation](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-deliver/technology-modernisation): Technology modernisation is an ongoing journey.

## Who we help

- [Education](https://www.cordant.au/who-we-help/education): Supporting educational institutions to provide high-quality learning experiences while safeguarding student and intellectual property data.
- [Finance](https://www.cordant.au/who-we-help/finance): Modernising the technology infrastructure of financial organisations to create a secure, stable, and reliable platform for gaining a competitive edge.
- [Public Transport](https://www.cordant.au/who-we-help/public-transport): Enhancing the infrastructure of public transport systems to support the delivery of secure, seamless and reliable transit services to passengers.
- [Retail](https://www.cordant.au/who-we-help/retail): Supporting retailers by seamlessly integrating infrastructure and security solutions, enabling them to focus on delivering reliable, secure, and scalable customer interactions.
- [Utilities](https://www.cordant.au/who-we-help/utilities): Navigating utility industry challenges with secure, reliable, and compliant technology solutions that balance cost-efficiency.

## What we believe

- [Blog](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/blog): Analytical insights and in-depth analysis of technology trends, platform evaluations, and strategic guidance based on real-world implementation experience across the Australian enterprise landscape.
- [DevSecOops](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/dev-sec-oops): DevSecOops is our very own Podcast series, with episodes exploring the many facets of modern ICT and how to pragmatically tackle the myriad challenges that arise for businesses.

## Insights

- [Still on Windows 10? How to Move Forward](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/still-on-windows-10-how-to-move-forward): Businesses remain on Windows 10 due to hardware incompatibility, application barriers, and budget constraints. Strategic phased migrations, cloud alternatives, and readiness assessments enable modernisation without disruption.
- [Connecting Wiz to your Microsoft Azure Tenant](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/connecting-wiz-to-your-microsoft-azure-tenant): In today’s rapidly evolving cloud landscape, ensuring the security of your resources is paramount.
- [Connecting Wiz to your OCI Cloud Tenancy](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/connecting-wiz-to-your-oci-cloud-tenancy): In today’s rapidly evolving cloud landscape, ensuring the security of your resources is paramount.
- [Are We Secure? Dealing with risk in OT environments](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/are-we-secure-dealing-with-risk-in-ot-environments): “Are we secure” are three words that can strike fear into the hearts of many a cyber security professional.
- [Deciding Where to Place Your Workloads: A Pragmatic Framework](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/deciding-where-to-place-your-workloads-a-pragmatic-framework): Cordant were recently engaged by a client to develop a technology modernisation strategy.
- [The Power of the 5 Whys: Uncovering Root Causes](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/the-power-of-the-five-whys-uncovering-root-causes): Cloud computing, microservices, agile – they were supposed to make things quicker to deliver, simpler to build and faster to scale – and for the most part they have delivered on all these promises and more.
- [What does it mean to be pragmatic in IT?](https://www.cordant.au/what-we-believe/what-does-it-mean-to-be-pragmatic-in-it): I’m unashamedly parsimonious. I'm not sure if it’s my Scottish heritage, or the fact that I’m surrounded by Lean practitioners (my sister is a Lean process coach), but I detest waste, refuse to spend a dollar more than I need to, and despise process for processes’ sake.

## Company

- [Who we are](https://www.cordant.au/who-we-are)
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