I.T. Infrastructure Optimization & Partner Review
I.T. Infrastructure Audits
Is your business paying the right price for the right ISP, software, hardware, middleware, and I.T. services?
Are your I.T. systems and partners helping you operate efficiently, or are they draining your resources without delivering the performance you need?
Are your subscriptions and services draining your accounts and going unused?
An I.T. Infrastructure audit helps you identify inefficiencies, unnecessary costs, and opportunities for optimization in all aspects of your technology setup.
We provide comprehensive IT infrastructure audits that address everything from your internet provider, hosting, email, or software subscriptions to hardware, system development proposals, and the effectiveness of your I.T. partners.
ARTISAN CONSULTING'S I.T. INFRASTRUCTURE AUDITS ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
01
Am I Paying Too Much for Software Subscriptions?
Many businesses end up with overlapping software solutions or are paying for features they don’t need. We review your current software subscriptions to ensure you're not overpaying for underused tools, while also making sure you have access to the right software that supports your business operations. We compare your software choices with industry standards to identify potential savings or more effective solutions.
02
Am I Using the Right Software for My Business
Choosing the right software can make or break your business operations. We assess whether your current software aligns with your business processes and needs. From accounting and CRM systems to project management, design software suites, and communication tools, we evaluate if the software is helping you achieve your goals or if there’s a more fitting solution on the market.
03
Am I Using the Right Hardware for My Business?
Outdated or insufficient hardware can slow down your operations and limit your team’s productivity. We review your hardware setup, from servers and workstations to network devices, to ensure that you’re using the right tools to meet your business requirements. We’ll advise on upgrades or replacements that will boost efficiency and provide a better return on your IT investment.
04
Is This the Right I.T. Partner for My Business?
A key question for many businesses is whether their IT provider is the right fit. We assess your IT partner's performance by evaluating the quality of their service, responsiveness, and whether their solutions are effectively supporting your business goals.
We provide an objective review of your IT partner's capabilities to determine if they’re
truly adding value.
05
Which of These IT Proposals is Best for My Business?
If you’re considering proposals for I.T. services such as hosting, ERP systems, email services, internet solutions, or VOIP phone systems, we help you assess each option’s relevance and cost-effectiveness. We review the technical aspects, pricing structures, and onboarding plans of each proposal to help you make an informed decision so you don't sign the wrong contracts.
Is This Proposal for App / Middleware / System Development Fair?
Contracting custom software is risky, you need a pro on your side.
Decoding development proposals requires an industry pro
When receiving proposals for system development, such as adding functionality to business management software like Netsuite or QuickBooks, it can be challenging to evaluate whether the pricing is fair or the scope of work is appropriate. Same goes for custom software or any app development.
As a business owner, getting proposals from different developers with VASTLY different costs and promises can be incredibly confusing; who's lying, who's inflating costs? Who is actually capable of bringing this project in on time and with the specs you need?
We review proposals for system development, ensuring that the functionality and costs are reasonable and that the proposed solution fits your business requirements. We provide a detailed breakdown to help you determine if the work proposed is a fair investment.
How the wrong software and I.T. choices damage your business
Once you're locked into a lengthy contract, it's too late. Get consulting from pros BEFORE you sign. you're locked in, it's too late
"We’re paying for 50 licenses, but only 8 people actually use the software."
No one thought to audit this before renewing. Now we’re stuck with an overpriced subscription for another year.
"We have five different tools doing the same thing."
Our CRM, project management software, and marketing tools all overlap, but no one knows which one to drop. It’s a huge waste.
"They keep pushing updates we don’t need and hiking up the price."
We’re paying more every year for features that add zero value to our workflow.
"We’re locked into a contract for software we don’t even use."
The sales team made it sound essential, but in reality, it’s sitting unused because no one knows how to make it work.
"This software looks great on paper but is impossible to implement."
We spent weeks trying to integrate it into our systems, only to discover it doesn’t work with half our tools and software.
"The software is too complex for our team to use."
The features are overkill for our needs, and no one has the time to figure out the clunky interface and the training is unclear. Our team has gone back to using paper and Excel.
"We trusted their flashy sales pitch and big company name-dropping, but their solutions have been a nightmare."
We ended up with tools and hardware that don’t fit our business, and now we’re paying the price—literally.
"They oversold us on everything: hardware, software, and services."
It’s like they threw a catalog at us and said, 'Buy it all.' We didn’t need most of it.
"The setup costs were outrageous, and we’re still dealing with bugs."
They over-promised and under-delivered, leaving us with a half-baked system.
"We’re paying for 50 licenses, but only 8 people actually use the software."
No one thought to audit this before renewing. Now we’re stuck with an overpriced subscription for another year.
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Don't sign that contract without getting a professional review first
How Do I Evaluate My I.T. Hires Effectively?
How are you supposed to be able to effectively evaluate the skill-levels of specialty staffing and outsourced hires when you yourself don't have specialty knowledge?
When your team is saying one thing, but the results are saying something else.
Hiring the right I.T. staff, partners, and outsourcers is crucial for your business's success.
We guide you on evaluating your I.T. hires by focusing on their experience, technical expertise, and ability to support your business.
We assess their previous work, the quality of their contributions, and how well they align with your company’s technology needs.
Our review helps you determine if your I.T. team is truly capable, or if you need to adjust your hiring strategy.
We act as your temporary C.T.O. so you have a pro on your side when you need to onboard new technical team members.
How the wrong ISP, Hardware, and Hosting Can Harm
Getting locked in to lengthy expensive I.T. infrastructure contracts can strangle a SMB
"We’re paying premium prices for the same internet speeds I get at home for a fraction of the cost!"
Their ‘corporate’ package is just an excuse to jack up the price without delivering anything extra. We HAVE to pay for Business because we have a "business address". It's literally no better, but 5x the cost.
"They lured us in with a low rate, then jacked it up after a few months."
It’s classic bait-and-switch. Now we’re stuck paying way more than we budgeted.
"We’re constantly dealing with outages."
For what we’re paying, I shouldn’t have to worry about the internet going down at work every other week. I chose this ISP, and am held responsible every time it goes down but we have a contract I can't get us out of. It's a personal nightmare.
"Their support team is impossible to reach when there’s an issue."
We’re paying for ‘business-level service,’ but I’m still stuck on hold for hours.
"We got hit with hidden fees we didn’t know about."
The bill is packed with extra charges for installation, ‘business support,’ and equipment we didn’t even ask for.
"The hardware is bulky and outdated."
We expected sleek, modern equipment, but what we got looks like something from 10 years ago. (VOIP Phones)
"The hosting got hacked and we lost everything"
There was absolutely no security or firewalls and we lost our entire site and DB to hackers.
"We’re paying for way more lines than we’ll ever need."
Their ‘small business package’ is clearly designed for larger companies. It’s completely overkill for us.
"Their customer service is nonexistent once they lock you in."
They were all over us when we were buying, but now that we need help, they’re nowhere to be found.
"We’re paying premium prices for the same internet speeds I get at home for a fraction of the cost!"
Their ‘corporate’ package is just an excuse to jack up the price without delivering anything extra. We HAVE to pay for Business because we have a "business address". It's literally no better, but 5x the cost.
Between giant faceless tech corps, unregulated development,subscription model tech, And nicKEL and dime apps, I.T. spending Is out of control and Often unmonitored in SMBs
- Contract Review: Breaking down your agreement to clarify costs and deliverables.
- Rate Benchmarking: Comparing your fees against industry standards to ensure industry standards and competency.
- Performance Analysis: Evaluating whether your I.T. hardware and software is helping or hindering performance.
- Total Spend Analysis: Very often, SMBs have NO IDEA how much they're actually spending on their total I.T. costs because it's a mish-mash of subscriptions and fees and charges that are out of control and on many different accounts.
Whether it’s reducing costs on unnecessary software subscriptions, switching to more efficient I.T. partners for email, hosting, ISPs, software packages, middleware, ERPs or I.T. hardware to choosing the best system software and app development proposals, or helping you find the best vetted hires, we give you the insights you need to drive better results for your I.T. spend and stop the massive waste that can so easily happen whet you don't have a fully dedicated I.T. department or in-house CTO.
The Outcome: Actionable Insights and Cost Optimization
By the end of our I.T. infrastructure audit, you’ll have a clear understanding of whether your I.T. setup is working efficiently for your business, or whether the excuses are just that.
We provide actionable recommendations to help you optimize your spend, improve your systems, and make informed decisions about future I.T. investments.
Stop spending more and more on little apps and big software packages
Learn which tools you need, and which you need to get rid of.
You don’t have to become an expert to identify Relevant I.T. Infrastructure needs—that’s our role.
We’ll provide the critical audit oversight you need to ensure youR company has the right Tech tools and software to empower your team, not drain your assets.
"Can You Join a Meeting to Evaluate Our App / Software / Middleware / ERP development Company?"
Absolutely. We're happy to join a video meeting and provide expert insight by:
Evaluating whether their strategies and execution align with your goals: In layman's terms, are they good enough to deliver what their salesperson is promising and is what they're promising appropriate for your business needs?
Asking the Right Questions:
Determine if you need a software / app developer to simply develop what you've laid out, or if you need a system development team / software architect to create the blueprint for a system that then needs development and execution, and tell you which you’ve hired.
Clarifying Needs
Offering a candid evaluation of their strengths and areas for improvement, or if they're simply not up to the task.
Providing Feedback
Stop wasting your I.T. / Hardware / Software budget today
Schedule your I.T. Audit today.
