Independent, Vendor‑Neutral Advising

We don’t sell products or take commissions. Our only incentive is helping you choose the right solution—and ensuring you own the vendor relationship.

Our Promise

Advice without sales pressure

  • No product sales, no kickbacks, no hidden markups.
  • Recommendations rooted in your goals, risk profile, and budget.
  • Clear comparisons you can explain to your board and team.
Your Benefit

Clarity, confidence, and control

  • You contract directly with vendors and MSPs—no middleman.
  • Lower total cost from day one; fewer surprises later.
  • Solutions sized to today’s needs with room to grow.

How we work

We facilitate discovery, translate requirements into clear criteria, run objective evaluations, and steward selection—then step back so the ongoing relationship is between you and your provider. We can stay on as your fractional technology partner to audit costs, review SLAs, and keep your roadmap aligned.

Microsoft 365

  • Tight integration with Windows, Azure AD, and Teams.
  • Advanced compliance toolset (Purview) for regulated orgs.
  • Stronger desktop suite depth; hybrid AD scenarios.

Google Workspace

  • Simplicity and speed for lean teams; browser‑first.
  • Real‑time collaboration; lower endpoint overhead.
  • Great fit for distributed, Mac/Linux‑heavy teams.
Our role: map your needs (security, data residency, device mix, automation, cost), run trials, score options, and document trade‑offs so your choice is transparent and defensible.
Project

Decision Sprint

2–6 week engagement to clarify requirements, shortlist vendors/MSPs, run RFPs, and land a selection with implementation next steps.

Advisory

Fractional Technology Partner

Monthly retainer to review spend, SLAs, security posture, and roadmap. Ongoing, vendor‑neutral oversight without gate‑keeping.

Assurance

Second‑Opinion Review

Independent review of proposals or renewals to confirm fit, surface risks, and validate pricing before you sign.

FAQs

Do you resell licenses or receive referral fees?

No. We do not resell or accept referral fees. If a referral credit is unavoidable, we ask vendors to pass it directly to you as a discount.

Will you manage vendors for us?

We’ll help you select vendors and define SLAs. After selection, you contract and work with them directly. If you want ongoing oversight, our fractional option provides that without inserting a middleman.

What kinds of decisions do you help with?

Productivity platforms (Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace), MSP selection, endpoint management, security tooling, backup/DR, observability, and cloud cost controls, among others.

Ready to evaluate with confidence?

Let’s talk about your upcoming decisions and make a plan that fits your timeline and budget.

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