Methods
UK IT services consultancy founded in 1990, delivering digital transformation, cloud, cyber security, data and AI services to central government and public sector clients; part of Alten Group since 2022.
Methods is an IT services consultancy and digital transformation partner to the UK public sector, working with central government departments and agencies. Founded in 1990 and operating for more than 30 years, the firm reports revenue of over £100m and concentrates its work in the United Kingdom. It was acquired by Alten Group in early 2022, giving it access to the resources of a parent company with approximately 57,000 employees while retaining its specialised public sector expertise.
Technical capability spans digital transformation, cloud computing, cyber security, data and AI, analytics, business intelligence, DevOps, managed services, programme management, user-centred design, product development and software engineering. Service lines include cloud migration, application management and software engineering delivered through cloud accelerators and partnerships; cyber resilience, incident response, penetration testing and NCSC services; analytics, business intelligence and data strategy; and change management supporting public sector transformation.
Digital services cover Strategy, Analysis, Operations, Implementation, Customer Experience, Product Development and User-Centred Design, organised around a 'Design, Enable, Run, Build' philosophy. Industry verticals served include defence, healthcare, justice, local government, transport and central government. The firm describes its approach as human-centric, focused on creating value and sustainability through people, technology and data, and on building resilient systems that adapt to new threats.