Technology Consulting

Strategy, architecture and honest technical advice

Consultancy-led from day one

Our consultancy-first approach ensures you solve the right problems in the right way.

Every engagement begins with an assessment of your current position — mapping existing systems, challenging key assumptions and setting out a clear view of what it will take to achieve your goals.

You get senior consultants who have built and scaled platforms across fintech, SaaS, IoT and enterprise.

Sound familiar?

We have a technology problem but don't know where to start
We map your current systems, identify the bottlenecks, and give you a prioritised roadmap in plain English.

Our last provider built something that doesn't work
We conduct independent architecture reviews and give you an honest assessment of what needs fixing, replacing, or keeping.

We want to use AI but don't know if it's right for us
We evaluate your data, processes and goals. Sometimes AI is the answer, sometimes it isn't. We'll tell you which.

We're growing fast and our systems can't keep up
We assess your platform's readiness to scale and design the infrastructure changes needed — before things break.

What we do

Architecture reviews

Independent assessment of your current systems. We identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities, then give you a prioritised plan to address them.

Technology strategy

Align your technology roadmap with your business goals. We help you decide what to build, what to buy and what to leave alone.

AI opportunity assessment

Evaluate where AI and machine learning can deliver genuine value in your business, and where they cannot. No hype, just honest engineering advice.

Security & compliance audits

ISO 27001 certified assessments of your security posture. Penetration testing, vulnerability analysis and compliance gap reviews.

Due diligence

Technical due diligence for acquisitions, investments or partnerships. We assess codebases, infrastructure, team capability and technical debt.

Rescue & recovery

Inherited a failing project? We stabilise what's there, assess what's salvageable and create a realistic plan to get things back on track.

How consulting works at AxisOps

  1. Discovery
    We learn about your business, your challenges and your goals. No assumptions. No pre-built solutions.

  2. Assessment
    We map your systems, review your architecture and identify the gaps between where you are and where you need to be.

  3. Recommendation
    You get a written report with prioritised recommendations, honest timelines and clear next steps — whether that's with us or not.

From consulting to delivery

Consulting doesn't just finish with a report. When you're ready to build, the same senior engineers who assessed your systems lead the delivery. No handoff. No knowledge lost. One team from strategy to production.

Typical investment

Every business is unique, so we quote based on your specific situation. But you also need a sense of costs before investing your time. Here's what typical engagements look like:

Advisory

From £1,200/day

Architecture reviews, technology strategy and security assessments.

Typically 1 to 5 days

  • Initial consultation
  • Technology strategy
  • Architecture or security review
  • Written report with prioritised recommendations
  • Follow-up call to walk through findings
  • Actionable roadmap with clear next steps

Projects

From £50,000

Discovery through to delivery. Scoped, quoted and delivered with no surprises.

Aligned with your goals

  • Discovery workshops
  • Technical design and architecture
  • Development sprints with regular demos
  • Testing, security review and QA
  • Deployment and infrastructure setup
  • Handover documentation and training
  • Post-launch support period

Entry Retainer

From £750/month

Ongoing support, monitoring and security patching tailored to you.

Ongoing, monthly rolling

  • Platform monitoring
  • Security patching and updates
  • SLA-backed response times
  • Monthly status reporting
  • Access to account manager

Full Retainer

From £6,000/month

A dedicated team that knows your systems, available when you need them.

Ongoing, monthly rolling

  • Everything in Entry, plus:
  • Ongoing development
  • Strategic roadmap planning
  • Monthly reviews and reporting
  • Continuous improvement
  • Priority response times
  • Direct access to senior engineers

These are starting points. We deliver what you need, within a budget that works. Every retainer is designed around your needs, covering everything from security patching and monitoring to a fully embedded engineering team.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a consulting engagement typically take?

It depends on scope. An architecture review or security assessment typically takes 1 to 5 days. A full technology strategy or due diligence engagement can take 2 to 4 weeks. We'll give you a clear timeline before starting.

Do we have to use AxisOps to build what you recommend?

No. Our consulting engagements are stand alone. You get a written report with prioritised recommendations and clear next steps. You can take that to any provider, or use your own team. If you do choose us to build it, the same engineers who assessed your systems will lead the delivery.

What industries do you have experience consulting in?

We've delivered consulting engagements across fintech, SaaS, IoT, healthcare, logistics, agriculture and enterprise. Our strength is understanding complex systems and regulated environments. The industry specifics we learn quickly.

What happens next

  1. Real response
    You'll hear from our team within one business day. No sales rep, just someone from our team who understands your world.

  2. Discovery call
    A relaxed 30-minute call about your opportunities or challenges. No obligation. We'll send an introduction to AxisOps beforehand so the call stays focused on you.

  3. Deep dive
    If there's potential, we dig deeper. A focused workshop to map your goals and what success looks like.

  4. Honest proposal
    Clear scope, the opportunity, timeline, investment and how we'll go about it together. If it's not a good match, we'll say so.

Start with a conversation

No pitch decks. No obligation. Just an honest conversation about what you're trying to achieve and whether we're the right people to help.