IT Value Assessment

Are You Getting Value for Money from Your IT?

Many businesses overspend on technology without realising it. Unused licenses, fragmented systems, manual workarounds, and redundant subscriptions quietly drain budgets. I help you identify where money is being wasted and how to fix it.

The Hidden Cost of IT Inefficiency

Technology should be an investment that pays dividends, not a cost centre that bleeds money. Yet many small and medium-sized businesses find themselves paying for software nobody uses, maintaining systems that don't talk to each other, and watching staff spend hours on tasks that could be automated.

The problem often creeps up gradually. A new tool gets added here, a subscription there, and before you know it you're paying for three different systems that all do similar things. Staff develop workarounds with spreadsheets and manual processes because the official tools don't quite fit. Nobody has time to step back and look at the full picture.

That's where I come in. With fresh eyes and deep technical expertise, I assess your entire technology landscape to identify waste, inefficiency, and missed opportunities. The goal is simple: ensure every pound you spend on IT delivers real value to your business.

Comprehensive IT Value Review

A thorough examination of your technology spend and efficiency

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Software Licensing Audit

Uncover unused, underutilised, or incorrectly licensed software eating into your budget.

  • Unused license identification
  • Over-licensed user detection
  • License tier optimization
  • Volume licensing opportunities
  • Duplicate functionality review
  • True-up and compliance check
  • Renewal timing optimization
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Fragmented Systems Analysis

Identify disconnected tools and data silos that create inefficiency and errors.

  • System overlap identification
  • Data silo mapping
  • Integration opportunity assessment
  • Consolidation recommendations
  • Single source of truth planning
  • Legacy system evaluation
  • Modern replacement options

Manual Process Identification

Find time-consuming manual tasks that could be automated or eliminated entirely.

  • Spreadsheet-based workflow review
  • Email-driven process mapping
  • Copy-paste task identification
  • Manual reporting analysis
  • Data entry duplication
  • Approval bottleneck detection
  • Automation opportunity scoring
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Redundant Subscription Review

Eliminate overlapping services and forgotten subscriptions draining your budget.

  • Subscription inventory audit
  • Overlapping tool identification
  • Unused SaaS discovery
  • Shadow IT assessment
  • Auto-renewal trap detection
  • Contract term review
  • Consolidation opportunities
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Cloud Cost Optimization

Ensure your cloud services are right-sized and configured for cost efficiency.

  • Storage usage analysis
  • User allocation review
  • Feature utilization assessment
  • Tier downgrade opportunities
  • Reserved capacity options
  • Archive and retention policies
  • Multi-cloud rationalization
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Vendor Contract Review

Analyze existing contracts for hidden costs, better terms, and renegotiation opportunities.

  • Contract term analysis
  • Price escalation clauses
  • Auto-renewal terms
  • Exit cost assessment
  • Support level appropriateness
  • Competitor pricing comparison
  • Renegotiation strategy
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Security Cost Risks

Identify security vulnerabilities that could result in costly breaches or compliance fines.

  • Access control review
  • Data protection assessment
  • Compliance gap analysis
  • Backup adequacy check
  • Business continuity review
  • Potential breach cost analysis
  • Insurance coverage alignment
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Training & Adoption Gaps

Discover where poor tool adoption means you're paying for capabilities nobody uses.

  • Feature utilization analysis
  • User proficiency assessment
  • Workaround identification
  • Training need analysis
  • Adoption barrier detection
  • Power user identification
  • Knowledge sharing opportunities
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Technical Debt Assessment

Evaluate legacy systems and outdated solutions costing more to maintain than replace.

  • Legacy system inventory
  • Maintenance cost analysis
  • Replacement cost-benefit
  • Integration complexity review
  • End-of-life planning
  • Migration path assessment
  • Future-proofing recommendations

How the Assessment Works

1. Discovery Session: We start with a conversation about your business, your technology, and your pain points. I want to understand not just what tools you use, but how your team actually works day-to-day.

2. Technical Review: I examine your software licenses, subscriptions, systems, and processes. This includes reviewing admin consoles, speaking with key staff, and mapping how information flows through your business.

3. Analysis & Findings: I compile everything into a clear, jargon-free report that shows exactly where money is being wasted and why. Every finding is prioritized by potential savings and effort to fix.

4. Recommendations: You'll receive specific, actionable recommendations with realistic cost-benefit analysis. I'll explain the options and help you decide which improvements make sense for your situation.

5. Implementation Support: If you'd like help putting the recommendations into action, I can assist with vendor negotiations, system consolidation, automation projects, or any other improvements identified in the assessment.

What Businesses Often Don't Realise

Common issues uncovered during IT value assessments

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Ghost Licenses

Former employees still assigned expensive software licenses. Seasonal staff with year-round subscriptions. Test accounts consuming paid seats.

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Duplicate Tools

Different departments using different tools for the same purpose. Marketing uses one project manager, development uses another, sales uses a third.

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Spreadsheet Hell

Critical business processes running on spreadsheets that are emailed around, manually updated, and prone to version confusion and errors.

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Wrong License Tier

Paying for enterprise features when standard would suffice. Or worse, everyone on the top tier when only a few power users need it.

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Shadow IT

Staff signing up for their own tools because the official ones don't work for them. Each creating security risks and additional costs.

Time Theft

Hours spent each week on manual data entry, copying information between systems, and creating reports that could be automated.

Stop Overpaying for IT

Find out where your technology budget is really going and how to make every pound work harder for your business.