Ambitious businesses need an outstanding IT leader
We are the UK’s largest and most experienced team of part-time (we call it “fractional”) IT Directors, CIOs and CTOs. We work exclusively in the SME and mid-market sector and we are completely independent.
We focus IT on your business strategy, lead IT innovation and change, manage your staff, your IT costs and external suppliers, and ensure reliability and continuity.
IT roadmap for growth
a plan of how your IT will scale up as your business grows, rather than unplanned chaos
IT for competitive advantage
use IT to be different, better and to lead your market
IT optimised for mergers, acquisitions or exit
use IT to drive up your
company value
Risk and compliance management
stay legal, meet your commitments and sleep soundly
Clients often ask for our help with the following challenges…
Stuck projects
Integration challenges
IT team gaps and weaknesses
IT strategy and vision
Ineffective management info
Bespoke software problems
Supplier selection & management
Security and standards
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We’re more than a recruitment agency, solo freelancer or “hit and run” consultancy. Every Principal in our team has been hand-picked to work with clients for their long-term business success.
Simplify Digital
The experience to help you lead expansion and prepare for due diligence…
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Our Principals have outstanding records in the most senior corporate roles but, even more unusual, is their aptitude and passion for working in the SME and mid-market sectors. Fewer than 1% of applicants pass every stage of our detailed screening process.
We have more than 40 principals in 8 teams in the UK and Singapore.
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Our team have a wide range of experience and knowledge of delivering business focussed IT strategy.
Enjoy reading some of their view and opinions.
GDPR – The voice of reason
Anyone who is involved with GDPR will know that there are always complexities and dilemmas, and these are often not simple and not quick to fix. The important thing is to start, to address the things you can, and to create a plan for dealing with the difficulties as...
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What really is Digital Transformation?
Many mid-sized businesses simply see IT as a problem to be overcome or a beast that has to be fed. The Board meeting IT slot is often dominated by discussions about anti-virus software, operating system upgrades, contract negotiations and laptop replacement costs. The...
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Top 10 Tips for effective IT supplier management – Infographic
The IT Suppliers you use in your business are a critical component to your success. Like any other team though, they need managing to ensure they continue to provide you with the service that you agreed.
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Manufacturing – Part 3: Getting data right
Getting Data Right is a Critical Commercial Issue for Manufacturing Businesses We meet many manufacturing CEOs who are frustrated that, despite spending huge sums on new systems, they are still unable to get visibility of the true cost of production, have higher than...
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Board Action Plan: IT Roadmap for Growth
To download, save or print this CEO's Action Plan, click here Companies planning growth need to have a plan for how their IT can support and drive this growth. An IT Roadmap allows them to scale-up confidently, whilst maintaining or improving their margins and...
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Getting the benefits of BYOD
Many staff use their technology routinely for work, a trend that’s called Bring your Own Device (BYOD). For example, most people use their own phones for work. Often senior management use their own ipads, and some people even bring their own laptops into work as well....
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