Information Technology Consulting

We deliver a complete range of technical consulting services that enable our clients to manage their IT infrastructure operations in a more innovative and cost-effective way.

IT programme assurance

We offer consultancy to our clients on how to embark on an infrastructure strategy. We help to build the business case for change as well as the strategy and transformation roadmap. It also addresses how the transformation should be governed and, if required, experienced management of the programme can be provided.

Sourcing strategy and transition

This service gives our clients clear direction on various sourcing techniques, including insourcing, outsourcing, global sourcing and strategic partnerships. We offer each client independent advice on how to address its particular circumstances. We can also provide help through the procurement process, for example, producing RFI and RFP documentation to get the best results for our clients.

Performance improvement

Our performance improvement service gives our clients guidance on how to improve service quality and performance by using ITIL and BS15000 processes. Our consultants can also assist with the process implementation within a service delivery environment.

Workplace IT infrastructure consulting

We can provide this services either as part of a workplace transformation project or as a stand-alone engagement. We design the IT infrastructure tailored to a company’s business needs. It includes Desktops/Laptops, a full review of servers and services – including directories, email, collaboration capability, desktop deployment, software deployment, monitoring and instant messaging, PDAs and printers.

Network consulting

This service provides expertise in IP communications and networks. Typical deliverables include technical architecture and design, performance and reliability assessment, business requirement gap analysis, strategy and proof of concept. Our consultants are network experts and knowledgeable in all fields of IT including servers, desktops and applications. We also have in-depth market expertise in vertical sectors to adapt solutions to specific business needs.

Our methodologies and tools, such as the network maturity model, are PRINCE2 compliant and all engagements follow strict processes. Technology threads include network security (eg network admission control), network optimisation (eg WAN acceleration) and network convergence (eg voice over IP).

Server and data centre consulting

Our data centre optimisation services cover all technology areas within the data centre. We can cut 20% or more of infrastructure IT costs by consolidating and standardising hardware and services.

We can leverage this experience to help in any area of data centre services. Our consultants are experts in enterprise server, storage, high availability solutions and backup / recovery techniques. We take a systematic approach to requirements capture and infrastructure assessment, using gap analysis to find the solution that best meets a client’s business need. Technology threads include: server and storage virtualization /consolidation, ILM/tiered storage models, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.