Practice-based IT consulting
Independent view of your IT environment, prepared clear plan and recommendations without vendor lock-in.
Good IT consulting means understanding how a business actually works before talking about technology. We prepare a realistic assessment of the situation, propose feasible steps, and translate technical decisions into a language that is understandable to management — not just IT.
Briefly
- An independent review of the IT environment without being tied to an individual provider.
- You receive an understandable report with risks, priorities and a cost estimate.
- We often reduce the cost of licenses and duplicate services.
- The implementation decision is yours — counseling is not a condition of participation.
Problem
Companies find themselves faced with decisions that they have no one to discuss with: whether to upgrade the server or go to the cloud, whether to change the ERP, whether a new security product is worthwhile, whether the existing provider is doing well. Without an independent opinion, the decision is often expensive and difficult to correct.
How VitalIT helps
We review the status quo — infrastructure, documentation, processes, contracts and costs. We prepare a documented review, a proposal for measures and a priority plan. We help with communication with external providers and defending your interests in projects. If desired, we remain involved as an external consultant.
What's included
- IT audit of the existing environment and documentation
- Overview of existing contracts, licenses and monthly costs
- Infrastructure planning and IT environment development (12-36 months)
- Selection of suitable solutions (cloud/local, virtualization, backup, security)
- Cost optimization — often multiple optimizations at once
- Second opinion for major investments or migrations
- Coordination and control of outside providers
- Preparation of tender documentation and technical requirements
- Assistance in the preparation of internal IT policies and documentation
- Explaining technical options to management in understandable language
The collaborative process
- 1
Conversation and Objectives
Talk about challenges, company goals and expectations from IT.
- 2
Status overview
Technical and process review of the environment, contracts, licenses and risks.
- 3
Report with findings
A clearly documented situation with risks, opportunities and cost estimates.
- 4
Plan of steps
A prioritized plan with cost and business impact assessment.
- 5
Performance monitoring
We remain involved as a consultant or contractor as desired.
Typical work examples
- 01Before moving to the cloud: review of existing systems, cost estimation of M365/Azure vs on-premise server and recommendation based on real needs.
- 02Second opinion on the offer for the renovation of the IT environment: review of technical requirements, comparison with market reality and negotiation support.
- 03Review of contracts and licenses: uncovering duplicates, unused licenses and expenses that no one regularly reviewed.
- 04Plan the IT environment before opening a new location or growing a team by 50%.
- 05Advising the internal IT manager when choosing a backup solution, firewall or when communicating with management.
What you get
- Documented report on the state of the IT environment
- List of risks ranked by impact and urgency
- Priority step plan with cost estimate
- Review of contracts and licenses with optimization suggestions
- Technical requirements or tender documentation (if necessary)
Related subtopics
Business benefits
An independent view
Not interested in selling a particular solution — we recommend what actually pays.
Lower costs
A review of contracts and licenses often reveals multiple optimizations at once.
Less risk
A deliberate decision before the investment prevents a costly correction after it.
A clear way forward
A documented plan that management and the IT team can follow.
How much does it cost
We don't have a fixed price list because environments vary greatly between companies. We formulate the price according to the scope of the work and the state of the environment — after the initial inspection, you receive a clear offer with detailed items, without hidden costs.
- Number of users, workstations and servers
- Scope of service — one-time project or monthly cooperation
- State of the environment upon acceptance (documentation, age of equipment, risks)
- Agreed responsiveness and support working hours
- Number of sites and need for field visits
Frequently asked questions
Are you tied to specific manufacturers or providers?
No. We work vendor-independently. We recommend a solution based on your needs, existing environment and budget.
How long does an IT audit take?
For a smaller company, 1–2 weeks, for a larger one, up to several weeks. We always determine the scope in advance so there are no surprises.
Can you also participate as a 'virtual CIO'?
By arrangement. For companies where a regular internal IT manager does not make sense, we can take on the role of an external IT manager — attending meetings, planning and overseeing implementation.