Nobody at management level owns IT
The finance director signs off laptops and the office manager handles suppliers. We write an IT plan and budget your directors can sign off.
IT Consultancy Services in Reading
Our IT consultancy for Reading SMEs covers system audits, a roadmap and budget, cloud migrations, office moves and the rollout itself, with costs and risks on paper.
Book a consultation or call 0118 359 2276- IT audits and roadmapsWritten, costed and in priority order
- Cloud migration planningServers to Microsoft 365 and Azure
- Office movesCabling, Wi-Fi and lines planned early
- Office hoursMon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
The short answer
What is IT consultancy?
IT consultancy is outside advice on what to change in your technology, in what order and at what cost.
It suits Reading firms facing a server near end of support, a new office or a board wanting an IT budget.
- IT audits covering devices, licences, security and backups
- Technology roadmaps with a three-year hardware refresh plan
- Cloud migration plans for servers moving to Microsoft 365 or Azure
- Office move planning for cabling, Wi-Fi and connectivity
- Supplier and contract reviews before renewal dates
- Project management for IT rollouts and office moves
What's included
What our IT consulting services in Reading cover
Book a single piece of work, such as an audit before a renewal, or keep us on as your IT planning team. Each ends with a written output your directors can act on.
IT audits and health checks
We inventory your devices, licences and accounts and check patching, backups and admin access. Your report ranks each finding by risk and cost.
Technology roadmaps and IT budgets
We map what reaches end of life over three years and when licences renew. Your finance team gets a refresh schedule and quarterly budget.
Cloud migration planning
We decide what moves from your server to SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online or Azure. The plan sets the order, licences and rollback points.
Office moves and fit-outs
We brief your fit-out contractor on data points, comms room power and Wi-Fi. We order connectivity early so desks work on day one.
Supplier and contract reviews
We list notice periods, renewal dates and overlaps across your broadband, phone, printer and software contracts. You see where you pay twice.
Security and compliance planning
We compare your setup with Cyber Essentials and your clients' questionnaires. You get each gap, its fix and the evidence to collect.
Local to Reading
IT strategy for businesses across Reading and Berkshire
The IT questions a Reading firm faces depend on where it sits and how fast it is growing. These are the projects we plan most often across the area.
RG1Station Hill & town centre refurbishments
Firms moving to Station Hill or near Forbury Gardens need cabling, Wi-Fi and lines agreed before fit-out drawings are final. We join those meetings.
RG2 · RG6Green Park & Thames Valley Park
A team growing from fifteen to fifty outgrows shared logins and one NAS. We plan identity, device and network changes before you hire again.
RG40 · RG7 · M4 J10 to J12Multi-site firms in Wokingham & Theale
Sites in Reading, Wokingham and Theale often run different setups. We design one standard for firewalls, file access and phones, then roll it out.
University of ReadingSpin-outs at Thames Valley Science Park
Spin-outs leaving university IT need their own Microsoft 365 tenant, devices and policies. We set those up and prepare evidence for investors and partners.
Problems we fix
IT problems our consultants solve for Reading firms
Your server is near end of support
We compare a new server with a move to Microsoft 365 or Azure on cost and risk, then plan your choice.
The office move date is set but the lines are not ordered
A late order can leave staff on mobile hotspots for weeks. We check what providers can deliver to the new address and order early.
Contracts renew before anyone reads them
Phone, printer and software agreements roll over on terms set years ago. We build a renewal calendar and help you compare offers.
Scoping call
We talk through the decision you face, agree what the work covers and confirm the fee in writing.
Audit and interviews
We review your systems on site or remotely and talk to the people who use them every day.
Roadmap and costs
You get a written plan with options, costs, risks and a recommended order of work.
Project management
We run the rollout, coordinate suppliers and your staff, and report progress against the plan.
Frequently asked questions
IT consultancy in Reading: common questions
What does an IT consultant do for a small business?
An IT consultant reviews your systems, licences, security and suppliers, then tells you what to fix, replace or move and what each change costs. Reading IT Support writes that advice into a roadmap and can run the projects, so your team gets a plan it can act on.
How much does IT consultancy cost in Reading?
We price consultancy as a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, such as an IT audit or a migration plan, or as a monthly retainer for ongoing advice and planning. We agree the scope in writing before work starts, so you know the cost up front.
Can you plan our office move in Reading?
Yes. We survey the new space, specify cabling, Wi-Fi and comms room needs, and order connectivity early, because new lines often take longer to install than the fit-out. On move day we coordinate the landlord, cabling installer and carriers, then test every desk before your team arrives.
Should we move our server to Microsoft 365 or Azure?
It depends on what the server runs. File shares and email move well to SharePoint, OneDrive and Exchange Online. Line-of-business software may need Azure, a hosted server or a newer version. We list each workload, compare the options and costs, and recommend a route for each one.
Can you help us with Cyber Essentials and client security questionnaires?
Yes. We check your setup against the Cyber Essentials requirements, fix the gaps and prepare you for assessment by a certification body. We also help you answer security questionnaires from larger clients, using evidence from your own systems such as MFA, patching and backup reports.
Do we need to take your managed IT support to use your consultancy?
No. You can buy consultancy on its own for a project, a second opinion or a supplier review. Some clients keep their current IT provider and use us to plan and oversee change. Others move to our managed IT support once the roadmap is in place.