Practice 06 · Strategy, vendor selection, assurance

Independent advisory — on your side of the table.

Strategy, architecture, vendor selection and audit. Where most consultancies advise the platform they want to sell you, we sit on your side of the table — no kickbacks, no preferred vendors, no hidden agenda.

Independent technology strategyVendor selection & RFPsArchitecture reviewProgramme assurance
Arton Technologies consultancy team — ICT strategy and advisory
What we do

Six sub-capabilities inside the practice.

Engage one or the whole bench — most engagements blend two or three.

Technology strategy

IT operating model, target architecture, three-year roadmap and investment case.

  • IT strategy
  • Operating model
  • 3-year roadmap
  • Investment case

Vendor selection & procurement

RFP design, bid evaluation, contract negotiation — independent of any vendor.

  • RFP design
  • Bid evaluation
  • Reference checks
  • Contract negotiation

Architecture review

Independent audits of major platforms — performance, security, scalability, TCO.

  • Performance audit
  • Security architecture
  • Scalability assessment
  • Total cost of ownership

Programme assurance

Independent oversight of in-flight programmes; quarterly readouts to the executive committee.

  • Programme health checks
  • Independent verification
  • Executive readouts
  • Risk escalation

M&A technical due diligence

Pre-acquisition technology audits, post-merger integration playbooks.

  • Code & infra audit
  • Talent assessment
  • Integration plan
  • Synergy validation

Policy & governance

IT policy frameworks, data governance, regulatory alignment.

  • IT policy library
  • Data governance
  • Regulatory mapping
  • Audit support
Approach

A four-step rhythm we apply to every engagement.

01

Scope

Define questions to answer; agree decision rights and deliverables.

02

Diagnose

Structured interviews, document review, technical deep-dives.

03

Recommend

Concrete, costed recommendations with implementation steps.

04

Decide

Executive workshop; we help you choose, not pick for you.

Outcomes worth quoting

Some of what we’ve delivered.

34
RFPs run for clients
0
Vendor referral fees taken
12
Programmes assured
90%
Clients re-engage within 24 months
FAQ

Things prospective clients ask us.

How is your advisory truly independent?
We don’t take referral or finders fees from any vendor. Our recommendations are based on what’s right for the client, not our P&L. We disclose any reseller relationships in the proposal.
Will you help us run an RFP?
Yes. From requirements gathering through vendor shortlist, evaluation, proof-of-concept and contract negotiation.
How long does a typical advisory engagement run?
4-12 weeks for diagnostic / strategy work. Programme assurance can run quarterly for the life of a programme.

Engage our ICT Consultancy practice.

Tell us the problem in plain English. We’ll come back with a perspective and a sharp question.