IT roadmap
A three-year view of what needs replacing, renewing or retiring, with rough costs so budgeting stops being a surprise.
IT Projects
Consultancy & Advice
Sometimes you need an outside view before committing money. We look at what you have, say what we would do, and put it in writing. You decide what happens next.
A second opinion that is not a sales pitch
If a supplier has told you the whole network needs replacing, it is worth asking someone who is not selling the replacement. That is often where we come in.
We review what you have, talk to the people who use it, and write up what is working, what is a genuine risk and what we would do about it, in order. There is no obligation to buy anything, and plenty of reviews end with carry on as you are.
Where advice helps most
Budget and procurement
Help choosing between quotes and understanding what you are actually paying for, at a level that suits your size.
Security and risk review
A plain-English look at where you are exposed, ranked by what would actually hurt if it went wrong.
Second opinions
An impartial read on a proposal or quote, including whether the suggested spend is really necessary.
Project shaping
Turning a vague ambition, such as moving to the cloud, into a scope, a sequence and an honest estimate.
Vendor and contract review
Checking licensing, support terms and renewals so you are not paying for capacity or cover you never use.
When it is worth getting an outside view
- A supplier has quoted for a major refresh and you cannot tell what is essential
- You are growing and the current setup was never designed for the size you are becoming
- An acquisition or a new site means two different IT setups have to merge
- You are paying for licences and cloud capacity nobody has reviewed in years
- A compliance or insurance requirement has landed and you are not sure what it demands
- The board wants a plan and a number, not a technical explanation
How a review works
We start with a conversation and a look at your systems, then spend time with the people doing the work. Documentation and diagrams usually lag behind reality, so a quick hands-on check is worth more than the last handover pack.
You get a written report with findings, priorities and costs, and a session to talk it through. What you do with it is entirely up to you.
What the report contains
- A clear list of what is working and what is at risk
- Priorities, with the cost of doing nothing attached
- Budget ranges rather than a single padded figure
- A sequence, so urgent work sits before the merely tidy
Questions we get asked about Consultancy & Advice
Do we have to buy anything afterwards?
No. The review stands on its own, and it is entirely normal for one to conclude that your setup is fine and needs little more than watching.
Can you give a second opinion on another supplier's quote?
Yes, and we are comfortable saying a quote is fair. Not every proposal we review turns out to be a bad one.
Is this suitable for a small company?
Yes. Small businesses often get the least independent advice, and a few hours of it usually pays for itself at a single procurement decision.
How is the advice priced?
A fixed fee agreed before we start, based on scope. You will not get an open-ended hourly meter ticking in the background.
What if we just want a roadmap, not a project?
That is a common request and a perfectly good place to stop. Plenty of our Partners take the roadmap and run it themselves.
Not sure whether you need consultancy & advice?
Book a free 60-minute health check. We will tell you what you actually need, including when the answer is nothing.