# Cardinal IT

> Cardinal IT Ltd is an Edinburgh-based bespoke software development company, founded in 2006, that builds rapid MVPs, mission-critical enterprise platforms, embedded systems, IoT solutions, AI integrations, and scalable cloud software.

Cardinal IT works with startups and established organisations primarily across Scotland's Central Belt — Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, Stirling, Falkirk and Fife — as well as the rest of the United Kingdom and internationally. The company is based at 12 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH2 4AX, and can meet Central Belt clients in person throughout a project. Company number SC296116; VAT GB877885637.

Cardinal IT is best suited to startup MVPs that need to launch quickly, mission-critical enterprise systems that cannot fail, AI integration into existing products, and legacy system modernisation.

Key facts:

- Founded: 2006
- Location: 12 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH2 4AX, Scotland
- Service area: Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Scotland's Central Belt in person; UK-wide and international remotely
- Engagement models: fixed-price MVP contracts; flexible enterprise contracts with ongoing support
- Industries: fintech and financial services, healthcare and medical devices, manufacturing and industrial IoT, telecommunications, energy, e-commerce
- Clients range from funded startups to FTSE 100 enterprises
- Technologies: Python, Java, C#, TypeScript, Go, C/C++, React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP
- AI capabilities: OpenAI and Claude API integration, custom AI agents, RAG systems, computer vision, secure local LLMs, LangChain agentic workflows, vector databases
- Support: 24/7 monitoring for mission-critical systems, security patches, performance optimisation
- Contact: sales@cardinal-it.co.uk (sales), contact@cardinal-it.co.uk (technical)

## Services

- [Rapid MVP Development](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/rapid-mvp-development.html): Fixed-price MVPs delivered in 4-12 weeks with no scope creep. Includes IP assignment, NDAs, and optional support in investor meetings. Suited to founders validating an idea or raising funding.
- [Enterprise Software Development](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/enterprise-software-solutions.html): Mission-critical systems requiring 24/7 uptime — high-performance C/C++, distributed databases (Cassandra), real-time embedded platforms, enterprise IoT, high-traffic applications, fault-tolerant architecture.
- [Cloud Architecture & DevOps](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/#faq-9): AWS, Azure, GCP architecture and migration, Kubernetes and containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, auto-scaling and zero-touch maintenance.
- [AI, Legacy Modernisation & Mobile](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/#services): AI integration and agentic systems, legacy modernisation with zero downtime, and cross-platform mobile apps with React Native and Flutter.

## Company

- [Cardinal IT Homepage](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/): Overview of Cardinal IT, its software development services, experience, and frequently asked questions.
- [Contact Cardinal IT](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/contact.html): Project enquiries, technical consulting, partnership opportunities, client testimonials, and company contact information.

## Policies

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cardinal-it.co.uk/privacy-policy.html): Information about personal data, cookies, data retention, individual rights, and how to contact Cardinal IT.