# Cloud Tunnel Ltd

> Cloud Tunnel Ltd is a UK software development and consulting company based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, founded in 2021. We build custom software, SaaS platforms, and AI solutions for UK startups and SMEs — and we provide cloud consulting, DevOps, API development, and penetration testing. Every engagement starts with a fixed-price Discovery Sprint (£2,500–£5,000), and clients own 100% of the code and infrastructure we deliver.

## Key facts

- **Company**: Cloud Tunnel Ltd, registered in England & Wales
- **Location**: 233 Lightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4JN, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Serves**: UK startups, SMEs, and established businesses (UK-wide; local to Staffordshire)
- **Contact**: info@cloudtunnel.co.uk · +44 (0)7308 661833
- **Pricing model**: Fixed-price Discovery Sprints from £2,500; MVP builds from £25,000; monthly support retainers
- **Key differentiator**: Clients own all code and IP from day one; no vendor lock-in

## Services

- [AI Development & Consulting](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/ai-development): AI strategy, LLM integration, RAG knowledge systems, document processing, and AI-assisted software delivery. Provider-agnostic (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, self-hosted open-source). UK GDPR-compliant. AI pilots from £5,000.
- [Digital Product Development](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/digital-product-development): Idea to live product in 4–8 weeks. Discovery, design, build, and launch end-to-end.
- [Custom SaaS Development](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/custom-saas-development): Multi-tenant SaaS platforms with subscription billing, self-serve onboarding, and scalable cloud infrastructure. MVP from £25,000.
- [AWS Cloud Consulting](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/aws-cloud-consulting): AWS and Azure architecture, cloud migration, and cost optimisation (typically 25–40% AWS savings).
- [DevOps Consulting](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/devops-consulting): CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and monitoring.
- [API Development](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/api-development): Secure REST and GraphQL APIs, third-party integrations, and webhook infrastructure.
- [Penetration Testing](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/services/penetration-testing): Web application pen testing, API security assessments, secure code review, and OWASP Top 10 assessments — with remediation implemented, not just reported.
- [Software Development Stoke-on-Trent](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/software-development-stoke-on-trent): Local software development company serving Staffordshire and the UK.

## Pricing

- [Pricing & Packages](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/pricing): Discovery Sprint £2,500–£5,000 (fixed); MVP Build from £25,000; Ongoing Partnership (monthly retainer). All engagements scoped and fixed-price before work begins.

## Guides and articles

- [How Much Does AI Development Cost in the UK?](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-ai-development-cost-uk): AI pricing — pilots from £5,000, production AI features £15,000–£50,000, plus ongoing model and hosting costs.
- [What Is RAG? Retrieval-Augmented Generation Explained](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/blog/what-is-rag-explained-for-business-owners): How RAG lets AI answer accurately from a company's own documents.
- [AI for UK SMEs: What Actually Works](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/blog/ai-for-uk-smes-what-actually-works): The five AI use cases delivering real ROI for small businesses, and what is still hype.
- [How to Choose a SaaS Development Company in the UK](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-saas-development-company-uk): What to look for and avoid when hiring a SaaS development partner.
- [Cloud Migration for UK SMEs](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/blog/cloud-migration-guide-for-uk-smes): A practical guide to moving business systems to the cloud.
- [Bespoke Software vs Off-the-Shelf in the UK](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/blog/bespoke-software-solutions-vs-off-the-shelf-software-in-the-uk): Cost, ownership, and scalability compared.

## More

- [About Us](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/about-us)
- [Portfolio & Case Studies](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/portfolio)
- [Contact](https://cloudtunnel.co.uk/contact)