Specialists in bespoke backend web solutions.
Turning your ideas into reality. We design, build and run web portals that take the admin strain off your business, hosted in the UK on our own proven platform.
What we do
The total turnkey solution
One team from first conversation to day-to-day running. Nothing to install, nothing to manage.
Design
We get to know how you work now and shape a solution around it, often further than you first imagined.
Code
Totally bespoke modules built on our own framework, so the time goes into your problem, not the plumbing.
Write
Every project is scoped and documented in-house, which keeps future changes quick and easy.
Host
Your application lives on our UK servers, with usage kept low so the resources are there when you need them.
Maintain
Backups, updates, monitoring and support are all taken care of. Needs change? So can the system.
Our platform
The important boring bits, already built
Every solution sits inside our ready-made application platform. Users, security, languages and communication tools come as standard and can be switched on as needed. That strips a lot of cost and time out of development.
You own the data. We own and manage the software.
Two-factor sign-in
An additional security word or SMS code at logon.
Adjustable security
Create your own security levels and grant access per module and function.
User administration
Create and manage users from inside the platform.
Universal Translator
Each user picks their language: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch or Polish.
DocuStore
Upload Excel, Word, pictures and more to a secure, off-domain repository.
Public Folder
Common documents in one place, easy for everyone to reach.
Posts
Messages and tasks to your team, with readership and completion tracking.
Surveys
Capture data from the team, then view, download or email the results.
System settings
Administrators adjust configuration and watch automated jobs.
System message
Broadcast an application-wide notice to every user.
HTML5 and Bootstrap throughout: great on the desktop, and responsive so mobile working is a breeze.
Hosting
Housed in a major UK data centre
Maximum security
24-hour security, biometric access, UPS and backup generators, mirrored switch gear. ISO 9001, 27001, 22301 and PCI DSS.
Best connectivity
Diverse fibre routing via multiple carriers, and a scalable architecture across multiple application servers.
Proactive monitoring
We watch both the servers and the applications, so problems are caught early.
Support 24/7
Technical support is available around the clock.
How it works
Measure twice, cut once
Whether it's a few data tables or a colossus managing hundreds, it starts the same way: a conversation about your needs and how you work today.
- 1
Talk
We explore the idea with you to make sure we capture everything, and often raise the bar on what's possible.
- 2
Scope
You get a one-page scoping document covering the key points and pricing options. Larger projects get full documentation and data schematics.
- 3
Build & test
Your solution is developed, tested and handed over for live use.
- 4
Live
A monthly licence plus a small fee per active user. Hosting, backups, maintenance and support are all included.
No lock-in: if you leave, you get an extract of your database.
Contact us
First steps
Have a think about your needs. Imagine what a solution would do. Now think again: are there interlinked processes that could be better integrated? Let the system take some of the strain. Write it down in a paragraph or two and drop us an email.
Email askrik@virtualrik.comAlready a client?
Log a support call, add attachments and track your tickets on our support portal.
Please, no unsolicited emails or calls. We have all the insurance, printer toner, water coolers and office plants we need.