Your Fractional CTO. Senior IT Strategy Without the Full-Time Cost.
Technology audits, digital transformation roadmaps, vendor selection and architecture reviews — delivered by Australian IT consultants who have no incentive to recommend any particular vendor. AUD day rates, no lock-in.
- Vendor-independent advice
- Australian business hours
- Fixed-price engagements available
What We Consult On
Six practice areas where independent Australian IT advice makes the biggest difference.
Technology Audit
A structured review of your current technology stack, software licences, vendor contracts, security posture, and team capability — with prioritised recommendations and AUD cost estimates.
Build vs Buy Decisions
When you are deciding whether to build custom software or buy an off-the-shelf product, we provide an objective analysis covering total cost of ownership, fit, risk, and long-term flexibility.
Vendor Selection
Independent evaluation of software vendors against your specific requirements. We have no referral arrangements — our recommendation is always the best fit for your business, not the highest commission.
Architecture Review
Expert review of your existing or proposed system architecture for scalability, security, maintainability, and cost optimisation. Common before a major rebuild or cloud migration.
Digital Transformation Roadmap
A 12–36 month technology investment plan, sequenced by priority and dependency, with AUD cost estimates and a phased implementation timeline suitable for board presentation.
Team Structure & Hiring
Advice on whether to build in-house, outsource, or use a hybrid model — with role definitions, salary benchmarks for Australian IT talent, and interview frameworks.
Is IT Consulting Right for Your Business?
Scaling Startups
You are growing fast and need to make the right technology decisions now — before they become expensive to undo. We help you build a scalable foundation without over-engineering for day one.
- Technology stack selection
- Build vs buy analysis
- Architecture for scale
- First engineering hire guidance
Established SMEs
Your business has grown around a patchwork of systems that no longer work together. You need a clear roadmap to modernise without disrupting operations.
- Legacy system assessment
- Vendor renegotiation
- Digital transformation roadmap
- Staff training strategy
Enterprises in Transformation
You are undergoing a significant digital transformation and need independent oversight to ensure delivery partners are accountable and investments are aligned to strategy.
- Programme governance
- Vendor management
- Architecture oversight
- Board-level technology reporting
How to Engage Us
Three flexible engagement models to suit your need — from a single day to an ongoing fractional arrangement.
Day Rate
Ideal for ad-hoc advice, workshops, vendor briefings, and technical due diligence. Book as many days as you need, no ongoing commitment.
- Flexible — book as needed
- Senior consultant on-site or remote
- Written summary notes provided
- No minimum commitment
Discovery Sprint
A structured 2–3 week engagement covering technology audit, current-state mapping, and a prioritised recommendations report — the most popular starting point.
- Technology & process audit
- Stakeholder interviews
- Prioritised recommendations report
- AUD cost estimates included
- Board-ready presentation
- Two rounds of revisions
Fractional CTO
Ongoing strategic IT leadership — 4 days per month of senior CTO-level engagement. Attend leadership meetings, oversee vendors, make build/buy decisions.
- 4 consulting days per month
- Attend leadership meetings
- Vendor & delivery oversight
- Monthly technology report
- 3-month minimum, then monthly
Adelaide Retail Chain — IT Audit & Technology Roadmap
An Adelaide-based retail chain with 8 stores and 120 staff had grown through acquisition and was running 14 separate software systems, many with overlapping functionality. The CEO suspected significant waste but had no visibility into actual costs or the degree of duplication.
We conducted a comprehensive IT audit over three weeks — mapping all 14 systems, reviewing licence agreements, interviewing department heads, and assessing integration points. Our report identified AUD $180,000 in redundant annual software costs, a 3-year technology roadmap to consolidate to 6 core systems, and two critical security gaps that were addressed immediately. The board approved the consolidation programme the following month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready for Independent IT Strategy Advice?
Book a no-obligation discovery call with one of our Australian IT consultants. We will listen to your situation and tell you honestly whether we can help — and how.
Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT) — Monday to Saturday. Email: australia@madsunmedia.com