Independent IT Consultancy

IT ConsultancyHonest Advice. No Sales Agenda.

Technology decisions can be expensive to get wrong. Whether you're upgrading your systems, evaluating a new software platform, or planning the IT side of a business expansion, getting independent advice before you commit can save significant time and money.

10+
Years industry experience
Vendor
Neutral advice
On-site
Or remote sessions
Written
Reports & recommendations

How a Consultancy Engagement Works

A structured approach to understanding your business and delivering actionable recommendations.

01

Understand

We start with a conversation, your goals, your pain points, your current setup. No assumptions.

02

Assess

A thorough review of your technology, processes, and any specific systems or vendors under consideration.

03

Recommend

Clear, prioritised recommendations in plain English, with reasoning, costs, and risks explained.

04

Support

We can stay involved through implementation, or hand over a detailed report for you to act on independently.

Types of Consultancy Engagement

Technology Audit

A clear-eyed review of your current IT setup, what's working, what's at risk, what should be replaced.

  • Hardware & software inventory
  • Security posture assessment
  • Licencing review
  • Written report with priorities

IT Strategy & Roadmapping

Plan your technology investment over 12–36 months so you're ahead of problems, not reacting to them.

  • Alignment with business growth
  • Budget planning & phased investment
  • Vendor & platform selection
  • Risk and dependency mapping

Software & Platform Selection

Choosing the wrong platform is costly. We help you evaluate options objectively and make the right call.

  • Requirements gathering
  • Shortlisting and comparison
  • Demo facilitation
  • Implementation planning

Project Oversight

Running a technology project and need independent oversight or a second opinion? We provide that too.

  • Technical review of supplier proposals
  • Timeline and milestone validation
  • Escalation point for disputes
  • Post-project review

Why Curly IT?

Edinburgh-based, experienced, and genuinely invested in your business.

Truly Independent

We don't earn referral fees or reseller margins. Our advice is based purely on what's best for your business.

Plain English

No jargon, no acronym soup. Every recommendation comes with a clear explanation of why and what it means.

Edinburgh Based

Available for on-site workshops, strategy sessions, and board-level presentations across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Book an IT Consultancy Session

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation conversation about what you need.