IT consulting
Technology strategy, architecture reviews, vendor selection, build-vs-buy analysis and IT roadmaps for growing organisations.
Independent advice on technology decisions that are expensive to get wrong.
6 deliverables, a 4-stage approach and 5 related technologies.
Overview
Technology decisions compound: a platform chosen today shapes costs and options for years. An independent perspective helps compare options on evidence rather than sales presentations.
We assess your current systems and goals, compare options with total cost of ownership, and produce roadmaps your team can execute — with or without us.
What we deliver
- Current-state assessment
- Options analysis with total cost of ownership
- Architecture and vendor recommendations
- Prioritised roadmap
- Risk register
- Executive summary for decision-makers
Use cases
Typical situations where this service is the right fit.
Build vs buy
Decide whether to build custom software or adopt a product.
Vendor selection
Run a structured selection for ERP, CRM or other platforms.
Architecture review
Assess whether a system can scale to your plans.
How we work
The stages we follow. Each ends with something you can review.
- 01
Clarify goals and constraints
- 02
Gather evidence from systems and people
- 03
Compare options transparently
- 04
Recommend with reasoning you can verify
Things to consider
Questions worth answering before you commit budget.
- Recommendations are only as good as the information shared.
- We disclose any interest in recommended options.
Technologies and engagement
Technologies we often use
We choose the stack with you; this is a starting point, not a requirement.
Ways to engage
- Fixed-price assessment
- Advisory retainer
- Workshop days
Industries
Frequently asked questions
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