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Technology advisory
Make technology decisions with confidence
Choosing a new business application or preparing for disruption are decisions that shape your business for years. Get them wrong and you pay in cost overruns, failed projects and downtime. Get them right and technology becomes a source of growth and resilience.
Our IT advisory team gives you independent, practical advice so you invest in the right technology, at the right time, for the right reasons.
Why independent advice
Advice that puts your business first
Vendor-neutral
We don't sell or resell software, so our recommendations are based only on what fits your business.
Business-led
We start from your strategy, processes and risks, and work back to the technology that supports them.
Practical
You get clear recommendations and a roadmap your team can act on, not a report that sits on a shelf.
Our advisory services
Where we help
Business applications advisory
Make sure your applications support where your business is going, and that every investment delivers a clear return.
What we do
- Review your current application landscape and identify gaps, overlaps and risks
- Define business requirements for ERP, finance, CRM and other core systems
- Run independent software and vendor selection, from shortlist to recommendation
- Build the business case and a phased technology roadmap
- Provide independent quality assurance over vendor-led implementations
Business continuity advisory
Prepare your organisation to keep operating, and recover quickly, when disruption strikes.
What we do
- Carry out business impact analysis and risk assessments
- Design business continuity and IT disaster recovery strategies and plans
- Assess your readiness against AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2021 and ISO 22301
- Design and facilitate tabletop and simulation exercises
- Review and improve existing plans after changes or incidents
Our approach
From question to clear decision
Understand
We learn your strategy, operations, challenges and goals.
Assess
We review your current systems, plans and risks against leading practice.
Recommend
We set out clear, prioritised options with costs, benefits and risks.
Guide
We help you brief vendors and independently assure delivery against the plan.
Standards and frameworks
Grounded in recognised practice
Our advice draws on the standards your regulators, auditors and stakeholders recognise, including:
AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2021
The UAE national standard for business continuity management.
ISO 22301
The international standard for business continuity management systems.
ISO/IEC 27001
The international standard for information security management.
COBIT
A widely used framework for the governance and management of IT.
FAQs
Common questions about IT advisory
What does advisory only mean?
We provide independent advice, design and assurance, but we do not implement or resell software. This means our only interest is helping you make the right decision for your business.
Can you help us choose a new ERP or finance system?
Yes. We define your requirements, run an independent selection process, compare vendors on fit, cost and risk, and recommend the option that best suits your business.
Does business continuity planning apply to my organisation?
Any organisation that depends on its people, systems and suppliers benefits from a continuity plan. Some UAE entities, particularly in government and critical sectors, are also expected to align with the national standard, AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2021. We can help you understand what applies to you.
How often should we test our continuity plan?
At least once a year, and after any major change to your business, systems or suppliers. Regular exercises show whether your plan works in practice and where it needs improving.
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Whether you are choosing new technology or strengthening your resilience, our team can help you make the decision with confidence.
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