Layer 2 · Technology
Technology decisions you won't regret.
Independent advice on strategy, architecture and vendors, from the first roadmap to oversight of delivery.
What we do
How we help.
Technology strategy and roadmaps
A clear view of where your technology is today, where it needs to be, and the steps to get there, linked to business goals.
Architecture and data review
An assessment of your systems, integrations and data platforms, with practical recommendations to simplify and modernise.
Vendor selection
Requirements, shortlists, demos and scoring that lead to a defensible choice, plus support with contracts, including DORA requirements for critical ICT providers.
Programme assurance
Independent checkpoints on major projects to catch scope, cost and delivery risks early.
Cloud and cost optimisation
Review of licences, cloud spend and hosting choices to cut waste without losing capability.
Fractional CTO and CIO
Senior technology leadership on a part-time basis, for organisations that need the judgement without a full-time hire.
At a glance
Questions we answer
- Which systems should we keep, replace or retire?
- How do we choose between competing vendors?
- Is our transformation programme on track?
- Are we paying too much for software and cloud?
- Who owns technology decisions at board level?
What you get
- Current-state assessment and target architecture
- Three-year technology roadmap
- Vendor evaluation and recommendation report
- Programme health checks
- Board-ready summaries
Related services
Technology delivers more when the process is right.
Facing a technology decision?
Get an independent view before you sign. A 30-minute call, and no vendor commissions behind the advice.