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Software consultancy.

We provide consultancy and guidance on a range of differing software questions and queries.

As a highly regarded software development agency we have a proven track record in helping businesses utilise technology to achieve goals and objectives not only via software development projects completed by our Development Team, but via our consultancy service.

We offer differing levels of advice and guidance on a whole range of software niches, issues and questions, and can deliver these in a range of formats from comprehensively written code reviews, to informal recommendations discussed in a face-to-face meeting.

Our consultancy team draws on the experience gained from successfully completing thousands of software projects for clients of all sizes, sectors and industries. This vast number of real-life, commercial, often sector specific experience, helps us provide valuable insight when answering consultancy queries.


Why ioSTUDIOS are well placed to help with your software queries and issues.

Specialist Expertise – we have the internal expertise to advise on every stage of the Software Development Lifecycle from Strategic Roadmapping and Planning to Definition, Development and Deployment.

Wealth of Experience – for over 17 years we have completed a vast number of solutions with clients from a range of sectors including health and fitness, automotive, finance, education and manufacturing, to name a few.

Range of Options – we take the time, care and consideration to truly understand your query as this enables us to recommend a range of options, that in-turn empowers you to make a well-informed decision, with confidence.

Plain English – not everybody has the skillset and knowledge of a digitally savvy CTO, and so we ensure our advice is explained to you in terms that you understand whether that be in tech. jargon or easy to digest plain english.

We work with companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, helping each of our clients make smarter decisions about software to bring about real business change and improvement.

Empower your business with smart decision making.

At ioSTUDIOS we are well placed to provide guidance and counsel on a variety of software queries to ensure sensible, well informed decisions are made.

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Types of software consultancy that we offer.

Board level input.

Drawing upon our extensive experience and expertise across 100’s of projects, for a range of clients, we provide strategic recommendations and guidance that enable senior management to achieve their core business objectives and aspirations.

Example: we advised the board of a leading UK Waste Management provider on how best to implement a large Digital Transformation initiative, with a focus on team structure and choice of technology.

Code & technical.

Our Senior Developers have the skillset to review the codebase of a system and provide recommendations – in either technical or plain english terms -.as to how it could be enhanced and also whether we can takover the development of it.

Example: our Development Team completed a successful software takeover (inc. extensive code review) for a national Vehicle Salvage operator, who were seeking a new software development supplier.

Team & human resources.

As an established software development agency, we are well placed to provide assistance on how to successfully setup and manage a software development team to ensure structure and overall performance is optimal.

Example: we provided assistance to a large H&S provider who were building out an internal development team – specifically advising on skillsets required, recruitment approach and team structure.

Operations & process.

With a tried and tested Process that utilizes beneficial tools to ensure software development projects are completed successfully, we are well suited to provide advice on how a software development team should get the job done.

Example: we advised the digital team of our sector leading manufacturing client on how to setup and manage a development backlog, in order to improve their suite of systems effectively.

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At ioSTUDIOS, we provide independent, guidance and consultancy on how you can use software to efficiently and effectively drive businesses changing impact.

Whether you’re a small business wanting advice on how to digitally transform, or a large enterprise seeking counsel on how to structure an internal development team, our team is on hand to help you make the right decision for your business.

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We’re here to help and are hapy to answer any queries you may have.

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Draw upon the expertise of our multi-skilled, end-to-end project team.

Our consultancy service has the expertise of the full ioSTUDIOS project team to draw upon.

This team of multi-skilled specialists – who are all UK based and work in-house – have been successfully completing software projects for a number of years and cover our entire offering, end-to-end.

The team includes roles such as Solution Architects, UX UI Designers, Full Stack, Backend and Frontend Developers, Quality Assurance Specialists, Product Owners and Implementation Specialists.

We are passionate about providing a wide range of training opportunities and project experience to our employees, to continually progress the development of both the individual, and the team at ioSTUDIOS.

These initiatives mean our workforce remain up-to-date with technical best practises, whilst understanding the nuances of a wide range of sectors, industries and solutions.

This ultimately ensures that any technical consultancy is provided by experienced specialists, who are well placed to offer best practice guidance and advice.

Our software consultancy process.

Our ever-evolving software integration and connection process ensures the complex, intricate procedure of connection various systems and tools together is simplified and streamlined for clients, whilst ensuring the solutions we develop are built for success from day one, no matter the size or complexity of the project.

Discovery & Approach

We listen to your business requirements and objectives to decipher what is the optimal approach and whether any RnD is required.

A definition of the project may then be established and showcased via a range of discovery outputs.

Consultancy & Guidance

Following Discovery, relevant members of the ioSTUDIOS Project Team will complete any agreed consultancy exercises.

Findings from these exercises will be compiled into a final report that will be distributed accordingly.

Implementation, Assistance or Takeover

Following Consultancy, you will be able to decide when the guidance provided should be implemented into your business.

As part of this, the ioSTUDIOS Development Team may be able to offer further assistance in the form of a Software Takeover or by initiating round(s) of Software Development or Support.

Repeat Counsel

If required, we conduct follow-up consultancy projects at scheduled points over a calendar year, in order to track progress and measure success over time.

For instance, if we were advising on a large Digital Transformation project, we would recommend regular reviews take place to ensure all remains on-track.

Our recent work.

The proof of what we do is in the pudding.

We have helped many companies achieve key objectives by implementing successful software integrations. Below are a selection of these projects – all of which include a variety of integrations – demonstrating that we have been there and done that.

Bespoke Transport Software Solution

We developed a custom platform to streamline transportation operations, automate scheduling, and improve real-time tracking.

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SEND – Student Recruitment Solution

A tailored system that connects educational institutions with prospective students, streamlining the recruitment and onboarding process.

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Enterprise CMS Re-Platforming Project

We re-platformed an outdated content management system, enhancing scalability, security, and user experience for a growing enterprise.

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Memorial Management Solutions

Our digital transformation initiative helped streamline the memorial management process with custom features for inventory, scheduling, and records.

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