MborogaHorn Consulting
Automation · AI · Embedded systems

Less admin.
Smarter machines.
Better use of your tech.

We help small businesses and manufacturers take the repetitive work out of their day, put AI to practical use, and get live data from equipment they already own.

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What we do

Three ways to get more from your technology

Every engagement starts with how your business actually runs. We pick tools to fit the job, and we never sell you software for the sake of it.

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Office & admin

Business process automation

If your team does the same task every week, there is a good chance a machine can do it in seconds.

  • Collate reports and spreadsheets automatically
  • Create folder structures and documents at the click of a button
  • Trigger actions when an email arrives or a file changes
  • Dashboards that show what matters at a glance
Summary
Practical AI

AI for small businesses

Cut through the hype. We help you find where AI genuinely saves time, and set it up safely around your data.

  • Draft, summarise and sort documents and email
  • AI assistants connected to your own files and systems
  • Clear guidance on privacy, accuracy and cost
  • Training so your team uses it with confidence
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Manufacturing

Embedded systems & remote monitoring

Older machines still do a good job. Low-cost sensors and microcontrollers let you watch them from anywhere.

  • Non-invasive sensors on existing plant, with no rewiring of the machine
  • Live readings and alerts on your phone or PC
  • Microcontroller design and prototyping
  • Built for small manufacturers, typically 10 to 49 staff
Client result

A monthly chore that took hours now takes a few minutes

A change management consultancy was spending several hours each month gathering figures from separate files into one report. We automated the whole collation. The time saved now goes back into client work.

How we work

From first conversation to something that works

Talk it through

A free, no-obligation conversation about what is slowing you down and what you want to change.

Map the process

We look at how the work really happens today, including your data and the systems involved.

Build and test

We build the automation, AI workflow or sensor kit, and check it against your real work before go-live.

Hand over

You get clear documentation and training, so it keeps running without depending on us.

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About us

Thirty years of making technology earn its keep

Mboroga Horn Consulting Ltd is a Lancaster company founded by Mike Horn and Bena Mboroga-Horn. Mike started as a programmer on minicomputers in the late 1980s and has worked across software, data, business analysis and project delivery ever since.

That experience means we have seen the same costly mistakes made again and again, and we know how to avoid them. More recently Mike completed Level 5 training in Advanced Electronics and Electech Design, which brings hardware and embedded systems into what we offer.

Tool agnostic

No single tool suits everyone. We find the best fit for your needs and budget.

Straight talking

We only take on work we can deliver, and we tell you early if anything changes.

People, planet, profit

We run the business on the triple bottom line and weigh all three equally.

FAQ

Common questions

Something not covered here? Ask us directly.

What kind of work can automation take off our hands?

Anything repetitive and rules-based: collating reports, moving data between spreadsheets and systems, creating documents and folders, sending notifications, and responding to incoming email. If someone on your team says "I do this every week", it is a good candidate.

We're a small business. Is this really for us?

Yes. Small teams often gain the most, because every hour saved goes straight back into the business. Most of what we build uses software you already pay for, such as Microsoft 365.

Is AI safe to use with our business data?

It can be, if it is set up properly. We explain where your data goes, choose services with suitable privacy terms, and put checks in place so a person reviews anything important before it goes out.

Our machines are old. Can they really be monitored remotely?

Usually, yes. Our sensors clip on or sit alongside existing equipment and read things like temperature, vibration, current or run time. Nothing inside the machine needs changing, and you get live readings and alerts wherever you are.

Do you push particular tools or software?

No. We are tool agnostic and work with whatever suits your business best, including the systems you already have.

We're planning a new system. Should we talk to you first?

Ideally, yes. Before you commit, it helps to be clear on how your existing data will move across, whether everyone has bought into the change, and how the new system will connect with the rest. A short conversation now can save a lot of money and stress later.

Where do you work?

We are based in Lancaster and work with businesses across the UK. Much of our automation and AI work can be done remotely; sensor installation is done on site.