Inventh IT consulting services give growing businesses an independent view of their technology: IT strategy and roadmaps, cloud planning, security assessments against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, technology cost reviews and vendor selection. For companies without a full time technology leader, a fractional CTO provides senior leadership part time.
Our approach
Technology should be a business advantage, not a cost you cannot explain.
Many businesses run on systems chosen years ago, a patchwork of subscriptions and a small team stretched across everything. We bring an outside view, a clear plan and the discipline to see it through.
Business first
Technology decisions start from your goals, risks and budget, and every recommendation says what it costs and what it returns.
Independent advice
We recommend what fits you, not what a vendor pays us to sell, and disclose any partnership that could influence advice.
Plans you can deliver
Roadmaps sized for your team and budget, with quick wins first and larger changes phased over time.
Where we create value
What IT consulting changes for the business
Each engagement is aimed at outcomes leadership cares about, not technology for its own sake.
Lower technology costs
Licenses, cloud spend, contracts and overlapping tools reviewed line by line.
Spend matched to real use, with savings identified and prioritized.
Reduced security risk
Access, devices, backups, patching and incident readiness assessed against a recognized framework.
Known risks closed and a plan for the rest.
Systems that scale
Applications, infrastructure and integrations reviewed for growth, reliability and support.
A clear path off systems that hold the business back.
Confident cloud moves
Workloads assessed for cloud suitability, cost and risk before anything moves.
Migrations planned in stages, with costs known up front.
Better vendor outcomes
Requirements, shortlists, demos and contracts managed through a structured selection.
The right vendor at the right terms.
Leadership clarity
An IT strategy, budget and roadmap presented in business terms.
Technology decisions the board understands and supports.
What we deliver
Our IT consulting services
Delivered as focused projects or as ongoing technology leadership for your business.
IT Strategy and Roadmap
A current state review, target state and prioritized roadmap aligned with your business plan and budget.
Cloud Strategy and Migration Planning
Workload assessment, platform choice across Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, cost modeling and a staged migration plan.
Security Assessment and Baselining
A review of identity, devices, data, backups and incident response against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, with a prioritized remediation plan.
Technology Cost Optimization
Licensing, cloud and contract review that removes waste and matches spend to what the business uses.
Vendor and Software Selection
Requirements, market scan, scripted demos and scoring for ERP, CRM and other major systems.
Fractional CTO and IT Leadership
Senior technology leadership part time: strategy, budgets, vendor oversight and guidance for your team.
AI in IT strategy
Where AI fits in your technology plan
AI is now part of every IT roadmap. We help you plan for it sensibly, with the data, security and governance foundations in place first.
AI readiness in your roadmap
Data, systems and security prerequisites for AI planned as part of the wider IT strategy.
Safe use of AI tools
Policies and controls for staff use of AI assistants, so productivity gains do not create data leaks.
Automation of IT operations
Service desk, monitoring and routine administration tasks automated where it is safe and worthwhile.
AI in business systems
Guidance on the AI features in your ERP, CRM and productivity suites, and which are worth paying for.
Our IT consulting framework
From current state to a plan you can fund
A structured approach that gives leadership a clear picture, clear options and a clear decision.
Discover
Interviews, system inventory, contracts, costs and security posture captured in one current state view.
Assess
Risks, gaps, costs and opportunities scored against your business goals and a recognized security framework.
Plan
Target state, options, business case and a phased roadmap with quick wins identified.
Deliver and govern
Implementation support, vendor oversight and regular reviews so the plan stays on track.
Security assessments aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and your industry's obligations.
See our AI and machine learning servicesDecision ready outputs
What your leadership team receives
Every IT consulting engagement produces documents your executives, finance and IT teams can act on.
Current state assessment
Systems, infrastructure, contracts, costs and support model in one view.
Security risk register
Risks rated by likelihood and impact, with owners and remediation steps.
IT strategy and target state
Where technology should be in two to three years, and why.
Cost optimization report
Savings identified by category, with effort and timing for each.
Prioritized roadmap
Initiatives, dependencies, budgets and milestones, quick wins first.
Vendor recommendation
Where selection is in scope, a scored comparison and recommended choice.
Deadlines and frameworks
Changes every IT roadmap should account for
Vendor support dates and security expectations drive IT budgets. These are the current ones we plan around with clients.
Reviewed September 2026
October 14, 2025
Windows 10 end of support
Devices still on Windows 10 no longer receive standard security updates and need an upgrade or replacement plan.
November 10, 2026
.NET 8 and .NET 9 end of support
Applications built on these versions need upgrading to .NET 10, a long term support release supported through November 2028.
End of 2027
SAP ECC mainstream maintenance ends
SAP Business Suite 7 mainstream maintenance ends at the end of 2027, with extended maintenance available until the end of 2030.
December 31, 2029
Microsoft Dynamics GP support ends
Product support and updates for Dynamics GP end on December 31, 2029, with security patches until April 30, 2031.
February 2024
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
NIST's updated framework added a Govern function, making cybersecurity an explicit leadership responsibility.
September 12, 2025
The EU Data Act applies
New EU rules on data access and switching between cloud providers became applicable, relevant to cloud contracts and exit planning.
Choosing the right model
IT consulting, managed services or in house
| Criteria | IT consulting | Managed IT services | In house IT team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Strategy, major decisions and independent review | Day to day operation and support | Ongoing ownership of systems and priorities |
| Main value | An outside view and a clear plan | Reliable, predictable operations | Deep knowledge of your business |
| Cost model | Project or advisory fee | Monthly service fee | Salaries, training and tools |
| Works best with | Either of the other two | An agreed strategy and service levels | External advice for major decisions |
How we work
A typical IT consulting engagement
Listen
Leadership and team interviews, plus a review of systems, contracts, costs and incidents.
Assess
Security, infrastructure, applications and spend assessed against goals and good practice.
Recommend
Options, business case, target state and roadmap presented to leadership for decision.
Support
Help with vendor selection, migration planning and implementation oversight.
IT governance
How we help you stay in control
Clear ownership
Every system, contract and risk has a named owner, with responsibilities written down.
Budget visibility
Technology spend tracked by category, with a forecast leadership can plan against.
Security routines
Patching, backups, access reviews and incident drills scheduled and checked, not left to chance.
Regular reviews
Quarterly reviews of the roadmap, risks and vendor performance with your leadership team.
Platforms
Platforms and frameworks we work with
Independent advice across the platforms most growing businesses run on.
Cloud
Productivity and identity
Business systems
Frameworks
How we operate
Principles behind our IT advice
Independent
Recommendations based on your needs, with any vendor relationships disclosed.
Confidential
Every engagement is covered by NDA, and access to your systems is limited and logged.
Practical
Plans sized for your team and budget, with quick wins that show value early.
Accountable
Clear deliverables, dates and owners, with progress reported in plain language.
Connected capabilities
From advice to delivery
Enterprise Application Development
ERP integration, workflow automation and modernization.
ExploreAI Consulting
AI strategy, readiness, use case selection and governance.
ExploreApplication Development Consulting
Architecture, build or buy decisions and delivery assurance.
ExploreAdvanced Analytics and BI
Trusted dashboards, forecasts and AI ready data.
ExploreCustom Software Development
Applications built around how your business actually runs.
ExploreDedicated Development Teams
Architects and engineers who extend your team.
ExploreEngagement models
Ways to work with us
IT assessment
A fixed scope review of systems, security and costs, with a prioritized action plan.
IT strategy and roadmap
A full strategy, target state and phased roadmap with budgets for leadership approval.
Fractional CTO
Ongoing senior technology leadership on a part time basis, from a few days a month.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does an IT consultant do?
An IT consultant reviews an organization's technology, security and costs, recommends a strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals, and helps with major decisions such as cloud migration and software selection.
What is included in an IT assessment?
A review of systems, infrastructure, security posture, contracts and technology spend, ending in a risk register, cost findings and a prioritized action plan.
Do you provide a fractional CTO?
Yes. A fractional CTO provides senior technology leadership part time, covering strategy, budgets, vendor oversight and guidance for your internal team.
How do you assess cybersecurity?
We assess identity, devices, data protection, backups, monitoring and incident response against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, and deliver a prioritized remediation plan.
Should we move to the cloud?
Often, but not for everything. We assess each workload for cost, performance, security and risk, and recommend what should move, when and to which platform.
Can you help us choose an ERP or CRM?
Yes. We run structured selections with documented requirements, scripted demos, scoring and contract review, so the decision is based on evidence rather than sales presentations.
Are your recommendations independent?
Yes. We recommend what fits your needs and disclose any vendor relationship that could influence advice.
Can Inventh implement the recommendations?
Yes. Our engineering teams can deliver applications, integrations, data platforms and AI, or we can oversee other providers on your behalf.
Get an independent view of your technology
Book an IT assessment. We will review your systems, security and costs, and come back with a clear, prioritized plan your leadership team can act on.