An IT strategy that fits your company — not the vendor
Strategic IT planning for lasting success
Independent IT consulting from strategy to execution: IT strategy, digitalization planning, technology evaluation and project management — vendor-independent and aligned with your goals.
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Starting point
No in-house 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 purchases.
IT budget optimized by 31%, two digitalization projects completed successfully, first ISO 27001 certification achieved.
IT investments without a strategy cost more than they deliver
- Every vendor recommends its own solution — who helps you choose the right one?
- IT projects fail because of poor planning, not because of missing technology
- Without an IT strategy, short-term stopgaps turn into long-term cost traps
Independent IT consulting that knows your goals — not the vendor’s
- Vendor-independent technology evaluation with a clear recommendation and ROI calculation
- Structured project management: time, budget and quality under control
- A 3–5-year IT roadmap that fits your corporate 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 — without 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 purchases.
Transparent TCO + ROI
Digitalization Consulting
Identification of automation potential and digitalization opportunities across all areas of your business.
Quick wins in 4 weeks
Project Management
Management of complex IT projects: schedule, budget, quality and stakeholder communication from a single source.
On time, on budget
CIO-as-a-Service
An external CIO for SMEs without their own IT leader — strategic IT leadership on a part-time basis.
From €2,500/month instead of a €10,000 salary
Approach
How we work
Current-State Analysis
A complete review of your IT, processes, costs and weaknesses — as the basis for all recommendations.
Strategy Development
Workshops with management and IT leads to develop the IT strategy and target vision.
Action Plan
A prioritized implementation plan with budget, schedule and ROI calculation for each initiative.
Implementation Support
Project management, quality assurance and ongoing review as the IT roadmap is put into practice.
We finally have an IT consultant who explains what we really need — not what he wants to sell. The IT roadmap saved us from three expensive bad investments.
Market overview
200+ technologies evaluated — we know the market.
Vendor-independent
We advise you —
not the vendor
Most IT consultancies make money on product sales. We don't. Our fee comes exclusively from you — that is the only way true independence works.
No vendor commissions
We recommend the best solution for you — not the one we earn money on.
Only your goals
Our consulting starts with your business goals, not with a product catalog.
Contractually guaranteed
Vendor independence is not just a promise with us — we put it in writing 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.
In-house CIO
~€10,000
per month (salary + overhead)
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 for all IT initiatives
- Escalation partner for your IT operations
CIO expertise
15+ years
of IT leadership experience
IT Roadmap
From analysis to a finished IT strategy
In 6 weeks, we deliver a prioritized IT roadmap — concrete, actionable, with budget and ROI for each measure.
Phase 1
Week 1–2
Current-State Analysis
- IT inventory
- Cost transparency
- Vulnerability mapping
Phase 2
Week 2–4
Strategy Development
- Define the target picture
- 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
to a finished roadmap
100%
vendor-neutral
Free initial consultation
45 minutes — and you know where your IT stands
In the free initial consultation, we analyze your current IT situation, identify the biggest levers, and explain what a structured consulting engagement would concretely deliver. No obligation.
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 director on a part-time basis — for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. We take care of IT strategy, vendor management, project management and technology selection.
02For what company size does IT consulting make sense?+
Especially for companies with 20 to 500 employees that are too big 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 independence?+
We accept no commissions, kickbacks or vendor benefits of any kind. Our recommendations are based solely on your requirements and our market overview. We also put this in writing in our contract.
04How quickly will we see first results?+
After the first workshop (typically 4 hours), you have a clear overview of your IT situation, the most important areas for action and initial recommendations. A complete IT roadmap is ready in 4–6 weeks.
05Can you also take over ongoing IT projects?+
Yes. We also step into ongoing projects — diagnosis, stabilization and structured continuation. Stalled projects are a common reason clients engage us.
06How much 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 to get to know each other and clarify your needs.
Free assessment workshop — no obligation
In 60 minutes, we analyze your current situation and show you exactly which solution makes sense for your business — with a binding quote within 5 business days.