ICT Strategy, Advice & Governance
Independent ICT strategy and advisory for Australian organisations that need a clear next move.
What we do
Most ICT strategy work fails for the same two reasons. The strategy is built around what the consultancy can sell, not what the business actually needs. And it’s written for the C-suite, then handed off to a delivery team that wasn’t in the room for the decisions.
We do it differently. Our founder is on every strategy engagement, your recommendations have no vendor commissions baked in, and the strategy comes with a phased roadmap your team can actually run after we walk away.
We work with executive and IT leadership teams who need clear, trusted direction. Whether you’re navigating change, planning for growth, or realigning technology to business goals, the goal is the same: leave you better off, with a plan you can act on.
Where to invest the next $50k of tech budget
ICT strategy and planning. Long-range alignment of technology with organisational goals, board-ready and tied to actual business outcomes.
An operating model that fits how your business actually runs
Service design. We map your operations against the way your team works in practice, not the way an org chart says they should.
Independent advice on platforms, vendors, and architectures
Technology advisory with no vendor commissions. We don't get paid by Microsoft, AWS, or anyone else to recommend their stack.
A 12-36 month roadmap your board will actually approve
Strategic roadmaps that are prioritised, phased, costed, and tied to specific outcomes. Not a wishlist.
Governance that fits your scale, not enterprise theatre
ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, Essential 8, CIS, SMB1001 adapted to your context. Or our own XAF Connected Architecture framework when the heavyweight ones are overkill.
An honest read on where you stand right now
ICT health checks and maturity reviews. Current-state analysis with practical, prioritised next steps you can act on.
Our consulting process
Our process is collaborative, business-aligned, and outcomes-focused. We work closely with leadership teams to ensure technology strategy is shaped by business priorities and organisational context.
01
Discover & Engage
We begin with workshops and interviews to understand your current state, goals, constraints, and strategic drivers. We also review your existing ICT documentation, investments, and governance structure.
02
Assess & Analyse
We conduct a current-state analysis using proven frameworks to assess technology maturity, capability gaps, service performance, and alignment with organisational objectives.
03
Design & Recommend
We develop a tailored ICT strategy, governance model, or roadmap. Each one has clearly defined initiatives, timelines, responsibilities, and investment considerations, and is built for execution.
04
Support & Advise
We remain available for implementation advisory, change support, and governance reviews. The goal is to keep the strategy relevant and actionable as your organisation evolves.
Why teams choose us
Great technology outcomes start with great strategy. The reasons Australian organisations bring us in for ICT planning come down to four things.
No vendor commissions
We don't take referral fees or partner kickbacks. The recommendations you get are based on what's right for you, not what pays us.
The principal still does the work
Our founder is on every strategy engagement. No sales rep handing off to a junior delivery team after the contract is signed.
We've published our own framework
XAF Connected Architecture is our practical alternative to enterprise framework overload. We use it ourselves and we've open-sourced it for the rest of the industry.
Government-panel ready
Approved on the Queensland Government ICTSS.2403 panel and Local Buy LB308. Engage us through pre-agreed terms with no lengthy procurement.
Free initial consult
Talk to us about ICT Strategy, Advice & Governance
A 30-minute call. We listen, ask the right questions, and tell you whether we are the right fit.