IT consulting
Independent technology advice on architecture, vendors, roadmaps and digital transformation.
IT consulting with FortuneArcX
Big technology decisions are expensive to reverse. FortuneArcX consultants — senior architects and engineering leaders from our network — give you independent, practical advice on architecture, platforms, vendors and team structure, backed by people who actually build software every day.
Our it consulting services
Technology strategy
A technology roadmap aligned with your business goals and budget.
Architecture review
Assessment of scalability, security and maintainability with concrete fixes.
Vendor & platform selection
Neutral comparison of build-vs-buy options and shortlisted vendors.
Digital transformation
Process digitisation plans with quick wins and long-term milestones.
Engineering process audit
Review of delivery, QA and DevOps practices with an improvement plan.
Fractional CTO
Part-time technical leadership for startups and scale-ups.
Benefits of it consulting
- Independent advice — we do not resell software licences
- Practitioners, not just slide decks
- Clear, prioritized recommendations
- Option to execute with the same team
A partner you can scale with
Get a free 1-hour consultation on your project
Talk to a senior engineer and a Technical Customer Manager about scope, architecture and budget — no obligation.
Services that work well together
Discovery phase
De-risk your project with research, scope, architecture and a reliable estimate before you build.
Learn moreLegacy modernization
Re-architect, migrate and refresh legacy systems without disrupting daily operations.
Learn moreCloud migration
Plan and execute a safe move to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud — and pay less once you are there.
Learn moreDevOps services
CI/CD, infrastructure as code and observability that let your team ship daily with confidence.
Learn moreHow a project runs
Every engagement follows four phases, delivered through a six-step software development life cycle.
- 1
Initiation
We agree goals, constraints, team and communication plan, and sign an NDA.
- 2
Discovery
Requirements, architecture, prototype and a detailed estimate.
- 3
Execution
Two-week sprints with demos, QA and transparent progress reports.
- 4
Closure
Release, documentation, knowledge transfer and optional ongoing support.
Discovery
We clarify goals, users and constraints, then define scope, architecture options and a delivery plan with a clear estimate.
Architecture & design
Solution architecture, UX flows and UI design are agreed before development starts, so the build has no surprises.
Development
Two-week sprints with demos, transparent progress tracking and code reviews on every change.
Testing & QA
Automated and manual testing runs throughout development, not just before release.
Deployment
CI/CD pipelines, staged rollouts and monitoring take your product live safely.
Support & evolution
SLA-backed maintenance, performance tuning and new features as your business grows.
Beyond writing code
Customer experience
Research-driven UX that reduces friction and increases conversion and retention.
Digital transformation
Replace manual work and legacy tools with connected, automated systems.
Cybersecurity
Secure-by-design development, security testing and compliance readiness.
Timeline, cost and what we need from you
Every estimate is transparent. These are the factors that shape it.
What affects the timeline
- Scope and complexity of the solution
- Quality of the existing specification
- Number of integrations
- Team size and composition
- Volume of change requests
What affects the cost
- Engagement model (fixed price, T&M or dedicated team)
- Scope and number of features
- Technology stack and third-party licences
- Feature changes during development
- Deadlines and required team size
What we need from you
- Business goals and requirements
- Product vision and roadmap
- Brand and design guidelines
- Supporting documents and system access
- A decision-maker available for reviews
Choose an engagement model
Fixed price
Best for: Small, well-defined projects and MVPs with a stable scope.
- Agreed scope, budget and deadline
- Milestone-based payments
- Changes handled through change requests
Time & material
Best for: Evolving products where priorities change sprint by sprint.
- Pay for actual hours worked
- Full flexibility to re-prioritize
- Monthly budget caps and transparent reporting
Dedicated team
Best for: Long-term products that need a stable, scalable team.
- Team works only on your product
- Predictable monthly cost
- Scale up or down month to month
Technologies we use
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View caseIT consulting: FAQ
How long does a consulting engagement take?
Focused assessments take 1–3 weeks. Ongoing advisory or fractional CTO engagements run month to month.
Do you only recommend your own services?
No. Recommendations are vendor-neutral; implementation with FortuneArcX is optional.
What do we receive?
A written report with findings, risks, recommendations and an action plan, presented to your stakeholders.
Let’s discuss your project
Tell us what you are building or which roles you need. A Technical Customer Manager replies within one business day.
matteo.costa@fortunearcx.com