An IT strategy that fits your business — not the vendor
Strategic IT planning for lasting success
Independent IT consulting from strategy to execution: IT strategy, digitalization planning, technology assessment, and project management — vendor-neutral and aligned with your goals.
Anonymized Reference CaseLogistics Company · Europe, 95 employees+
Initial Situation
No internal IT strategist, uncontrolled IT spending, digitalization projects failing due to lack of planning.
Solution & Result
CIO-as-a-Service: monthly strategy sessions, IT budget planning, project management, and technology assessment for all new acquisitions.
IT budget optimized by 31%, two digitalization projects successfully completed, first ISO 27001 certification achieved.
IT investments without strategy cost more than they deliver
- Every vendor recommends their own solution — who helps you choose the right one?
- IT projects fail due to lack of planning, not lack of technology
- Without an IT strategy, short-term workarounds become long-term cost traps
Independent IT consulting that knows your goals — not the vendor's
- Vendor-neutral technology assessment with clear recommendation and ROI calculation
- Structured project management: time, budget, and quality under control
- 3–5 year IT roadmap aligned with your business strategy
Scope of Services
What IT Consulting does for you
IT Strategy & Roadmap
Development of a 3–5-year IT strategy — aligned with your business goals, budget, and growth plans.
Concrete & actionable
Technology Assessment
Independent evaluation and selection of the best IT solutions — no vendor commissions or hidden interests.
Only the best solution for you
IT Budget Planning
Sound investment planning, TCO calculation, and ROI analysis for all IT initiatives and procurement.
TCO + ROI transparent
Digitalization Consulting
Identification of automation potential and digitalization opportunities across all business areas.
Quick wins in 4 weeks
Project Management
Steering complex IT projects: timeline, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication from a single source.
In time, in budget
CIO-as-a-Service
External CIO for SMEs without their own IT leadership — strategic IT management on a part-time basis.
From $2,500/month instead of a $120K salary
Our Approach
How we work
Current State Analysis
Complete inventory of IT, processes, costs, and weaknesses — as the basis for all recommendations.
Strategy Development
Workshops with management and IT stakeholders to develop the IT strategy and target state.
Action Plan
Prioritized implementation plan with budget, timeline, and ROI calculation for each initiative.
Implementation Support
Project steering, quality assurance, and ongoing review during realization of the IT roadmap.
We finally have an IT consultant who explains what we actually need — not what they want to sell. The IT roadmap has saved us from three expensive wrong investments.
Market overview
200+ evaluated technologies — we know the market.
Vendor-independent
We advise you —
not the vendor
Most IT consultancies earn from product sales. We do not. Our fee comes exclusively from you — that is the only way genuine independence works.
No vendor commissions
We recommend the best solution for you — not the one we earn from.
Only your goals
Our consulting starts with your business objectives, not a product catalog.
Contractually anchored
Vendor independence is not just a promise with us — we fix it in the consulting contract.
CIO-as-a-Service
IT leadership on demand —
without a full-time hire
An experienced CIO costs $120,000+ per year. As an SME you need this expertise — but not full-time. CIO-as-a-Service gives you exactly that: strategic IT leadership at a fraction of the cost.
Your own CIO
~$10,000
per month (salary + benefits)
CIO-as-a-Service
from $2,500
per month, cancelable
- Monthly strategy sessions (4–8 hours)
- Participation in management meetings
- Vendor selection & contract negotiation
- IT budget planning & cost control
- Project management of all IT initiatives
- Escalation partner for your IT operations
CIO expertise
15+ years
IT leadership experience
IT Roadmap
From analysis to a complete IT strategy
In 6 weeks we deliver a prioritized IT roadmap — concrete, actionable, with budget and ROI per initiative.
Phase 1
Week 1–2
Current State Analysis
- IT inventory
- Cost transparency
- Vulnerability mapping
Phase 2
Week 2–4
Strategy Development
- Define target state
- Workshops with leadership
- Technology assessment
Phase 3
Week 4–6
Action Plan
- Prioritized action plan
- ROI per initiative
- Budget & timeline
Ongoing
From week 6
Implementation & Review
- Project management
- Quarterly review
- Strategy adjustment
Avg. 28%
IT cost reduction
6 wks.
until the roadmap is complete
100%
vendor-neutral
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about IT Consulting at a glance.
01What is CIO-as-a-Service?+
You get the expertise of an experienced IT manager on a part-time basis — for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. We handle IT strategy, vendor management, project management, and technology selection.
02What company size is IT consulting suitable for?+
Especially for businesses between 20 and 500 employees that are too large for ad-hoc IT but too small for their own CIO. Larger companies also use us for specific projects or as a neutral second opinion.
03How do you ensure vendor neutrality?+
We accept no commissions, kickbacks, or vendor incentives whatsoever. Our recommendations are based solely on your requirements and our market overview. We also put this in writing in the contract.
04How quickly are first results available?+
After the first workshop (typically 4 hours) you have a clear overview of your IT situation, the biggest action areas, and initial recommendations. A complete IT roadmap takes 4–6 weeks.
05Can you also take over ongoing IT projects?+
Yes. We also join ongoing projects — diagnosis, stabilization, and structured continuation. Projects that have stalled are a common reason for our consulting engagements.
06What does IT consulting cost?+
Project consulting from $1,500 per day. CIO-as-a-Service from $2,500 per month (approx. 8 consulting days). Free initial consultation for getting acquainted and clarifying needs.
Free Assessment Workshop — no commitment
In 60 minutes we analyze your current situation and show you concretely which solution makes sense for your business — with a binding offer within 5 business days.