Database Consultancy
Databases that are fast, secure and built to scale
Your data powers every application, report and decision. SmartCS helps you design, tune, secure, migrate and support your databases, whether they run on-premises, in the cloud or across both, so they stay reliable as your business grows.
Why it matters
Slow queries and fragile backups are business problems.
When a database struggles, everyone feels it: applications time out, reports take hours, and a single failed disk or bad update can put critical records at risk. Many organizations only discover these weaknesses during an outage.
Our database consultants take a proactive approach. We assess how your databases are configured, how they perform under real workloads and how well they're protected, then fix what's holding them back and put the right safeguards in place.
Whether you need a one-time review, a migration project or ongoing DBA support, you get experienced specialists without the cost of hiring a full-time team.
What we offer
Database expertise across the full lifecycle
Health checks & audits
A thorough review of configuration, performance, security and backups, delivered as a clear report with prioritized recommendations.
Performance tuning
Query optimization, indexing strategy, resource configuration and workload analysis to make slow systems fast again.
Architecture & design
Data modelling, schema design and platform selection for new applications, built for integrity and growth from day one.
Migration & upgrades
Version upgrades, platform changes and moves to the cloud, planned and tested carefully to protect your data and minimize downtime.
Backup, recovery & HA
Backup strategies, high availability, replication and disaster recovery, with regular restore tests so you know recovery will actually work.
Security & compliance
Access control, encryption, auditing and patching aligned with your privacy and regulatory obligations, including PIPEDA.
Platforms
The databases your business runs on
We work with the leading relational and cloud database platforms, and we're platform-neutral: our recommendations are based on what fits your workload, skills and budget.
- Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL
- Oracle Database
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL and MariaDB
- Cloud-managed databases such as Amazon RDS and Azure Database services
- Reporting & integration including data warehousing, ETL and connections to your business intelligence tools
Ways to work with us
Support that matches your needs
| Best for | What you get | |
|---|---|---|
| Health check | A clear picture of where you stand today | A fixed-scope assessment and a prioritized action plan |
| Project | Migrations, upgrades, new builds and performance fixes | A defined plan, timeline and hands-on delivery by our consultants |
| Managed DBA | Organizations without an in-house database team | Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, patching, backups and support |
| On-demand expertise | In-house teams that need senior backup | A block of consulting hours for advice, reviews and escalations |
How we work
A clear, low-risk approach
Assess
We review your environment, workloads and goals, and identify risks and quick wins.
Plan
We agree on priorities, scope and timelines, with rollback plans for every change.
Deliver
We implement and test in stages, scheduling disruptive work outside business hours.
Support
We monitor, maintain and report on your databases so they stay healthy over time.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I know if my database needs attention?
Common signs include slow applications or reports, frequent timeouts, growing storage costs, backups that haven't been test-restored, and unsupported database versions. A health check is the quickest way to find out.
Can you work alongside our existing IT team or vendor?
Yes. Many clients use us as specialist support for their internal team or application vendor. We document everything we do so knowledge stays with your organization.
Will a migration cause downtime?
We plan migrations to keep downtime as short as possible, often using replication and staged cut-overs, and we schedule the final switch for a time that suits your business.
How do you keep our data secure?
We follow least-privilege access, work only through approved and audited connections, and treat your data as confidential. Security hardening is part of every engagement.
Do you only work with large databases?
No. We support organizations of every size, from a single critical line-of-business database to multi-server environments.
Get more from your data
Tell us about your databases and the challenges you're facing. We'll recommend a practical next step, starting with a health check if that's the right fit.
