Technology Solutions Built Around Your Business
Plain Sailing Information Systems designs, develops and supports secure digital solutions that help organisations manage information, improve workflows and connect their systems.
From custom software and AI development to websites, systems integration and electronic document and records management, we build technology around real operational requirements
Practical Technology for Real Business Requirements
Our Solutions
We help organisations design, build, connect and support the systems they rely on. Our solutions are tailored to the organisation’s workflows, users, information and operational environment.
Custom Software
Purpose-built business systems and web applications designed around your workflows.
Systems Integration
Connect existing software, data and processes into a more unified working environment.
Custom AI Solutions
Task-specific AI models, intelligent agents and document-processing solutions.
Website Services
Website development, modernization, hosting, maintenance and technical support.
SharePoint EDRMS
Structured document and records-management solutions built using SharePoint.
Alfresco EDRMS
Document and records-management solutions implemented using Alfresco.
OUR APPROACH
Your Technology Should Fit Your Business
Generic systems often force organisations to change their processes, duplicate information or maintain inefficient workarounds.
Plain Sailing starts with your operational requirement. We assess the workflow, information, users and existing systems before designing the appropriate solution.
- Built around real workflows
- Secure and maintainable
- Designed for integration
- Supported after deployment
Custom Software and Connected Systems
We develop custom business applications and connect existing platforms so organisations can reduce duplication, improve information flow and manage work more effectively.
Build the Right System
Custom software, portals, workflow platforms, reporting systems and operational dashboards designed around your requirements.
- Business applications
- Portals
- Workflow systems
- Reporting dashboards
Connect What You Already Use
Connect existing platforms through APIs, controlled data exchange and workflow automation so information can move between systems more effectively.
- API integrations
- Data synchronisation
- Workflow automation
- Connected information
CUSTOM AI
Task-Specific AI Development
We build AI systems for clearly defined operational tasks, including document processing, handwriting recognition, structured extraction, named entity recognition, summarisation, computer vision and intelligent workflow automation.
Our focus is practical AI that operates within real organisational workflows and integrates with existing systems.
AI is most valuable when it solves a defined problem and operates within a controlled business process.
- Document AI
- Task-Specific Models
- AI Agents & Automation
- Secure Integration
WEB SERVICES
Website Development, Hosting & Support
We design and develop WordPress, Drupal and custom websites, modernise existing platforms and provide hosting, maintenance and technical support.
From a completely new website to improving and supporting an existing one, we provide the technical services needed to keep your web presence reliable and effective.
WordPress, Drupal and custom builds.
Refresh outdated websites and improve usability.
Browser-based applications for specific business requirements.
Reliable hosting, SSL, backups and monitoring.
Keep platforms, components and content functioning properly.
Troubleshooting and ongoing assistance when required.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Document & Records Management
Plain Sailing delivers structured information-management solutions using SharePoint and Alfresco, helping organisations manage documents and records across their lifecycle.
SharePoint EDRMS
Document control, records management, metadata, permissions, retention and integration using Microsoft SharePoint.
- Document Management
- Records Management
- Workflow & Approvals
- Permissions & Governance
Alfresco EDRMS
Flexible document and records-management solutions with workflow, integration, security and governance capabilities.
- Document & Content Management
- Records Management
- Workflow & Integration
- Permissions & Governance
The right platform depends on your information, governance, workflow and technology requirements.
WHY PLAIN SAILING
Why Work With Plain Sailing?
We focus on practical technology that is designed around real operational requirements, implemented responsibly and supported beyond deployment.
Tailored Solutions
Technology designed around your organisation instead of forcing your organisation into a generic system.
Technical Capability
Experience across software development, AI, integrations, websites and information-management platforms.
Secure by Design
Security, permissions, data handling and operational controls are considered from the beginning.
Ongoing Support
Deployment is not the end. Support and improvement can continue according to the agreed service scope.
PLATFORMS & SOLUTIONS
Selected Platforms and Solutions
Explore some of the platforms and solution areas Plain Sailing develops, implements and supports for information management, business processes and digital operations.
Heratio
PLATFORM
A modern information-management platform designed for structured records, archives and digital information.
SharePoint EDRMS
MICROSOFT PLATFORM
Structured document and records management using Microsoft SharePoint and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Alfresco EDRMS
CONTENT SERVICES
Flexible document and records-management solutions with workflow, integration and governance capabilities.
Software Solutions
CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT
Purpose-built business systems, web applications and connected workflows designed around operational requirements.
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