Our Services
We are here to help...
We understand that IT can be baffling, costly and frustrating.
We're here to support you to resolve problems and tackle new challenges.
With over 30 years of experience of IT transformation and leadership, and having worked across many sectors including manufacturing, retail, logistics, banking, hospitality and insurance, we are able to quickly assess your situation and provide a clearly explained path forward.
Whatever your business role, in IT or business leadership, we can talk your language in as much or little technical detail as you want.
We believe that clear communication is key to a fruitful working relationship, you can reach us via Google Meet, Teams, email, WhatsApp, or phone.
We are very happy to offer a completely FREE, no obligation, initial 15 minute chat to discuss your IT issues and to agree what help we can provide and the next steps. Please do get in touch or book a FREE intro call
Why work with us?
at JRA Technology Consulting, we bring you the following benefits
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a low cost service where you only buy what you need
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short lead times, so you don't have to wait long to get an answer
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we talk your language, only using technical terms if you want us to
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experienced IT leadership professionals who have built and led IT, including policy, strategy and wider business roles
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links to the best IT suppliers for your specific needs, based on their service quality
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we work in partnership with you, your success is our joint goal
Areas we can help you with ...
1 / Where can you start improving IT?
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Identifying gaps in your existing set up
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Taking a risk-based approach to prioritisation
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Building a framework of IT policies that fit your needs
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Setting out an IT investment plan for that maximises the opportunities available to you
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Developing an IT strategy and building a team to deliver it
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Creating budgets to make IT investment transparent and part of your business plan
We will give you a roadmap of actions to get the most out of your existing investment.
2 / Innovative use of AI
How you can turn the latest buzzword into real business value and build from there ...
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Which of your existing systems already has AI built in?
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Where might AI automation make the biggest difference?
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How can your existing processes and systems interact with AI chatbots?
We will show you how this is already becoming a reality in your industry, today!
3 / Risk Management
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Reviewing your business in the context of what might go wrong
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Using a proven risk framework to help you mitigate the most troublesome items
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Setting up regular reviews to keep things under control
Our approach helps you focus your time and energy on what matters most.
4 / Cyber Security
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Building a picture of how vulnerable you are to attack and why
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Recommending quick actions to reduce your exposure
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Keeping everyone aware of the need for vigilance
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Setting up business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements with you
We will show you how to reduce the chances of being attacked and, most importantly, how to defend yourself if you are.
5 / System Change
You want a new system, what do you need to do
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Should you build a system, or buy one?
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How to contract for a new system
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How to get the project done and what this really takes
We will help you avoid the high cost of a poor project by setting it up for success.
6 / IT team or supplier issues
Is your IT team, or your IT supplier not quite performing? The answers can be easier than you think.
7 / Day to day management of IT
We will also take on the tasks if you need us to, for example ...
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Developing an IT strategy and building a team to deliver it
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Creating budgets to make transparent IT investment transparent part of your business plan
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Coping with a cyber attack
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Recovering from data loss
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Intervening and repositioning a failing IT project
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Turning around a failing supplier
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Prioritising IT workload
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Deciding where to start when faced with multiple issues
Need help with something else? Of course, just get in touch or book a FREE intro call
About me ...
I am an experienced CIO and business leader, passionate about helping everyone get the best from technology.
Technology can be seen as just a cost, or a risk to be managed, but in reality it is a disruptor. It creates new channel to market, influences behaviours of both colleagues and customers, and it generates real-time insight on how things are going.
I bring over 30 years of experience in technology, from software development to packaged systems, from managed services to digital innovation, from cyber security to deep data protection, from outsourcing to capability building. Whatever the challenge, it has been met before and I can make it clearer for you with accurate answers which consider the broader context of your business.
Satisfied clients...
Higher Education Provider
"... the team really helped us formulate a strong IT plan to underpin our 2035 strategy. It is so crucial to validate that every task on the plan aligns with the end goal" [Dir of Digital and IT]
Hospitality Business
"... not only were our key questions about Digital Innovation answered, the JRA Tech Team referred us too a trusted provider that could deliver for us. All in a short few hours. We are on the way now!" [UK MD]
Manufacturer
"What is the one big step we can take to improve our Cyber security? We got one step, which we have taken, and a risk-based approach to help us improve further." [Owner]