SQL Server & Data Services

Reliable. Performant. Compliant. Data platforms designed for growth.

Your business depends on the availability, speed and integrity of its data. But as systems grow organically, technical debt and platform risk can quietly accumulate – leading to poor performance, rising operational cost, and uncertainty over compliance.

pfp Solutions provides specialist expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to help SMEs and scaleups improve data platform performance, reduce operational risk, and meet the expectations of clients, investors and regulators.

With decades of experience supporting data-rich services including in regulated, high-availability environments we focus on practical improvements that deliver measurable benefit.


Core Service Areas

Performance Optimisation

We diagnose and resolve performance issues affecting responsiveness, scalability or availability. Our services include:

  • Index and statistics analysis

  • Query performance tuning

  • Architecture and workload review

These interventions restore confidence in core systems and improve user experience without unnecessary rework.

Operational Health & Resilience

We help organisations strengthen the operational foundation of their SQL Server estate, including:

  • Backup and recovery strategy

  • Maintenance routines

  • Job scheduling, alerting and monitoring

These essentials are often overlooked but are critical to business continuity and assurance.

Data Quality Assessment

We conduct structured audits of data quality across key operational and reporting systems, identifying:

  • Inconsistencies, gaps and duplication

  • Breakdown of data integrity across linked systems

  • Hidden risks to reporting accuracy and decision-making

You receive a clear, actionable assessment with recommendations tailored to your business context.

Privacy & Data Protection Controls

For organisations working with personal or sensitive data, we help apply technical measures aligned with UK GDPR and client expectations:

  • Encryption (at rest and in transit)

  • Pseudonymisation and masking

  • Role-based access and audit capability

These controls form part of a wider data protection posture, reducing risk and building trust with stakeholders.