Our IT Strategy services function as flexibly as you need them to and encompasses a range of services
which are all available on an outsourced basis.
Fractional IT Director
We can provide IT direction and strategy on a project or outsourced basis,
offering you IT experts when and where you need them.
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For many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including autonomous divisions of larger companies,
IT operations are not sufficiently complex to justify employing a full-time IT Director, with all
the accompanying costs. However, the use of junior and medium level IT staff and external contractors
or suppliers still leaves a “hole” in the provision of strategic technology advice that only experienced
staff can bring.
By agreeing an average number of days each month where valuable technology input is required, we provide
our clients with continuity of advice and support as part of their company’s team, serving their best
interests. Clients thus gain access to specialist technical expertise flexibly in an efficient,
cost-effective manner.
For more information please see our
Fractional IT Director leaflet
(PDF), or contact us for further
details.
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Mapping your IT Requirements
We assist our clients to develop a technology road-map for their core business functions,
mapping out the business requirements that rely on technology
and translating those into specific IT projects with a timeline and budget against them.
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This typically entails us undertaking a comprehensive review of the current status of your IT operations, from
infrastructure components (including networking, servers, desktops, email platforms, etc.) through to core
business systems. As part of Mapping
a Technology Roadmap, we analyse strategic vendor and supplier relationships through to disaster recovery requirements, to ensure your business technology is robust,
secure and reliable.
This is then followed by a set of recommendations with a phased plan of action, and concrete steps to address
any shortcomings or deficiencies.
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Systems Procurement
Where needed, Linksfield can assist with the process of procuring new systems effectively and efficiently.
We help organisations to specify their requirements for core business systems and manage the process for
vetting a shortlist of technology solutions based on the business’ specifications.
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Linksfield captures these requirements in specification documents, builds Request for Interest (RFI) or
Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, researches candidate vendors, oversees the selection process,
assists with negotiation of commercial terms, and project manages the delivery and installation of such systems.
We’ve helped several organisations over the years to select key technology providers and IT suppliers based on
their business needs and a "value for money" approach. See our case study with Burdale, which outlines this
process further.
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Technical Due Diligence
Linksfield Technologies’ service for Technical Due Diligence offers an objective and cost effective way to analyse
technical proficiencies of any organisation. Regular technical health audits can provide continuous assessment for
investors or, for managers needing better insight into merging offices or business units.
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Businesses need to know how best to make use of the constantly proliferating set of technologies; to balance
efficiency and risk reduction with cost and value. Specifically, before an investment in IT infrastructure or
systems is made, there are several considerations to take into account such as core technology or product,
technical resources and key suppliers.
Linksfield’s Technical Due Diligence follows a unique methodology, including reviews of core documents,
interviews with key staff and various background research. Performed by a highly-qualified team with the
requisite technical and commercial skills, the process produces a concise, digestible report and presentation
which highlight the technical strengths and weaknesses across several key areas.
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