Advanced Strategic IT And Development

Preparing the road for Business IT success

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Growth begins with a Plan

As businesses grow, so do the demands on their IT environments. Technologies become more integrated, risks increase, and the cost of misalignment between business goals and IT strategy becomes much higher.

Advanced Strategic IT is a tailored service, that helps mid-tier to enterprise-level organisations to take a structured, forward-thinking approach to their IT. This offering bridges the gap between technical operations and business objectives - providing the leadership, planning and governance needed to ensure IT is a driver of growth, and not a roadblock.

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Why your Strategic IT Matters

Having a long-term strategic roadmap for your IT infrastructure and systems ensures:

Controlled Costs: Avoid surprise expenses with planned upgrades, replacements, and scalability built into your roadmap.
Easier Innovation: New technologies and initiatives can be integrated with minimal disruption, thanks to clear processes, guidelines and aligned systems.
Security & Stability: Proactive planning reduces vulnerabilities and ensures your systems are up-to-date, resilient and compliant.

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Bridging Business Goals and Technology

We work with your leadership team to understand your business strategy, then align IT initiatives to support it—whether you're expanding locations, embracing cloud services, or improving cybersecurity posture.

IT Roadmap Development

A tailored plan that maps out the next 12–36 months of your IT journey, covering:

System and hardware refresh cycles
Licensing and software planning
Infrastructure upgrades and cloud adoption
Scalability planning for headcount and office changes

Hardware Lifecycle Management

Avoid unnecessary downtime and expense by proactively managing hardware across the business:
Replacement schedules for end-user devices (laptops, desktops, mobile devices)
Aging network equipment and servers identified and phased out before failure
Budget forecasting to plan for capital and operational expenses

Innovation Management

A structured approach to turning ideas into action:
- Defined processes for raising new IT or process improvement ideas
- Collaborative scoping and impact analysis
- Managed implementation, testing, and post-project reviews
- Clear ownership and accountability at every step

Disaster Planning & Business Continuity

Preparation for the unexpected is critical:
- Risk assessments and scenario planning
- Disaster recovery plans for key systems and data
- Offsite and cloud-based backup strategies
- Communication plans and recovery responsibilities

vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer) Services

Gain executive-level IT leadership without the need for a full-time hire:
- Strategy alignment with board or C-suite vision
- Budget planning and forecasting
- Policy development and compliance oversight
- Technology steering committee participation

Standards & Compliance Frameworks

Ensure your IT meets industry expectations and regulatory needs:
- Guidance on frameworks like the Essential 8, NIST, and ISO 27001
- Assessment of current compliance status
- Implementation of tools and processes to meet and maintain standards
- Regular audits and documentation support