Drift IT

Drift IT provides managed IT support and helpdesk services to schools and educational institutions across the South East. Founded in 2005, the company operates from Havant in Hampshire with approximately 15 staff members and is part of the wider Medhurst Group, which has 60 full-time staff with 40 IT engineers dedicated to education support.

The company offers three core service areas. Remote helpdesk support provides jargon-free advice via phone and remote system access, enabling technicians to resolve issues quickly without classroom disruption. Regular onsite visits handle maintenance, hardware troubleshooting, and relationship building with school staff. ICT strategy planning develops technology roadmaps that define vision, specifications, timelines, and budgets for schools' IT needs.

Additional services include server management, hardware procurement, network and WiFi solutions, cloud infrastructure solutions, and infrastructure design. Drift IT also provides professional development workshops for school staff and equipment recycling programmes. The organisation has experience with over 500 education clients and was founded by people with educational backgrounds.