Technology Consultancy

Make the next technology decision clear.

We help organisations assess a system, choose an architecture, validate a technology direction and plan delivery — before and alongside engineering work.

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3decision areas

18consultancy capabilities

4steps · consult, assess, recommend, enable

01 · How an engagement works

Consultancy answers what and why.

Positioned before and alongside engineering delivery: understand the problem, assess the current technology or architecture, identify options and provide a clear engineering direction.

ConsultProblem / decision

The business or engineering decision that needs evidence.

AssessWhat we assess

Current systems, architecture, data, skills and constraints.

RecommendRecommendation

Options, trade-offs and a clear direction.

EnableDeliverable

Roadmap, architecture or plan your team can act on.

02 · Consultancy areas

Three decision areas, eighteen capabilities.

Choose the decision you need help with. Each capability lists what we advise on, where it applies, the deliverables and how the engagement flows.

Strategy & architecture

Direction, architecture and engineering process decisions before major investment.

Technology Strategy

Define the technology direction before major engineering investment.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Business and engineering objectives
Technology options and trade-offs
Capability and platform direction
Roadmap and decision priorities

Where it applies

Technology landscape
Architecture and platform choices
Build, buy or integrate decisions
Engineering roadmap

Deliverables

Technology strategy brief
Decision matrix
Technology roadmap
Executive engineering recommendations

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

Discuss

Engineering Architecture

Shape the architecture that connects product requirements to implementable engineering systems.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

System decomposition
Interfaces and dependencies
Architecture trade-offs
Integration boundaries

Where it applies

Automotive and embedded systems
Industrial systems
AI-enabled products
Digital platforms

Deliverables

Architecture definition
Interface map
Technology decisions
Architecture review findings

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

Discuss

Product Engineering Guidance

Guide product teams through engineering choices from concept definition to delivery planning.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Product requirements
Engineering feasibility
Technology selection
Delivery risks

Where it applies

New product concepts
Existing product evolution
Cross-domain engineering programmes
Technology-led product development

Deliverables

Engineering recommendations
Risk register
Technical roadmap
Delivery guidance

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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System Architecture

Define how subsystems, software, hardware, networks and cloud services work together.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Functional decomposition
System interfaces
Data and control flows
Integration strategy

Where it applies

Connected products
Vehicle and ECU systems
Industrial automation
IoT and cloud-connected systems

Deliverables

System architecture
Interface specification
Integration plan
Architecture decision record

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

Discuss

Technology Assessment

Assess an existing technology, architecture or engineering approach against the intended outcome.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Current-state assessment
Technology fit
Technical risks
Improvement opportunities

Where it applies

Legacy systems
Platform selection
Engineering stack reviews
Product technology decisions

Deliverables

Assessment report
Gap analysis
Risk and opportunity summary
Recommended next steps

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

Discuss

Engineering Process Improvement

Improve the engineering workflow, quality gates and evidence used to move from development to release.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Engineering workflow
Quality gates
Verification practices
Delivery bottlenecks

Where it applies

Software teams
Embedded teams
Testing organisations
Cross-functional engineering groups

Deliverables

Process assessment
Improvement roadmap
Quality-gate recommendations
Engineering workflow model

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Transformation & AI adoption

Digital transformation and AI adoption planned around real workflows and data.

Digital Transformation

Plan technology changes that connect engineering, software, data and operational workflows.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Current digital landscape
Process and system gaps
Integration opportunities
Transformation priorities

Where it applies

Enterprise engineering
Manufacturing environments
Digital product organisations
Data-connected operations

Deliverables

Transformation roadmap
Priority use cases
Architecture direction
Implementation recommendations

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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AI Adoption

Identify practical AI opportunities and define a path from use case selection to responsible deployment.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

AI use-case discovery
Data and model considerations
AI architecture
Adoption priorities

Where it applies

Enterprise AI
Generative AI
Computer vision
Intelligent automation

Deliverables

AI opportunity map
Use-case prioritisation
AI solution direction
Adoption roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Domain consulting

Specialist advice inside each engineering domain, from embedded to cloud.

Embedded Technology Consulting

Guide embedded technology decisions across firmware, operating systems, devices and edge intelligence.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Embedded architecture
Firmware and OS choices
Device integration
Edge constraints

Where it applies

MCU/MPU products
Embedded Linux
RTOS systems
Edge AI and connected devices

Deliverables

Embedded architecture guidance
Technology selection
Integration recommendations
Technical roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

Discuss

Automotive Engineering Consulting

Advise on vehicle electronics, ECUs, networks, diagnostics, ADAS and automotive software engineering decisions.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Vehicle E/E architecture
ECU and network strategy
Diagnostics and software
ADAS engineering considerations

Where it applies

Passenger vehicles
Commercial vehicles
ADAS systems
Connected vehicle programmes

Deliverables

Automotive architecture guidance
Technology recommendations
Engineering roadmap
Technical decision support

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Industrial Automation Consulting

Assess automation architectures and guide PLC, SCADA, HMI, control, robotics and smart-manufacturing decisions.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Automation architecture
PLC/SCADA/HMI landscape
Control and robotics
Industrial connectivity

Where it applies

Manufacturing plants
Process automation
Machine automation
Smart manufacturing

Deliverables

Automation assessment
Control architecture
Technology recommendations
Modernisation roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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AI & Intelligent Systems Consulting

Guide AI/ML, computer vision, GenAI, agents and intelligent automation architecture choices.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

AI system architecture
Model and data considerations
Intelligent workflows
Deployment constraints

Where it applies

AI products
Computer vision
Generative AI
Edge AI and intelligent automation

Deliverables

AI architecture guidance
Use-case assessment
Solution recommendations
AI delivery roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Digital Software Consulting

Advise on web, APIs, enterprise software, data platforms and AI-integrated application architecture.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Application architecture
API and integration strategy
Data platforms
AI-enabled software

Where it applies

Enterprise applications
Customer-facing platforms
Internal digital products
Cloud applications

Deliverables

Software architecture guidance
Technology recommendations
Integration plan
Digital product roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Testing & Validation Consulting

Define testing and validation approaches that establish evidence of system behaviour and release readiness.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Verification strategy
Validation planning
Test architecture
Quality evidence

Where it applies

Automotive systems
Embedded products
Software applications
Integrated systems

Deliverables

V&V strategy
Test plan framework
Coverage and risk analysis
Validation recommendations

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Cybersecurity Consulting

Assess security requirements and guide security architecture across connected products and digital systems.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Threat and risk considerations
Security architecture
Security controls
Security lifecycle

Where it applies

Automotive and embedded
Industrial systems
Applications and APIs
Cloud and connected platforms

Deliverables

Security assessment
Security architecture guidance
Risk register
Security improvement roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Functional Safety Consulting

Guide functional-safety considerations and engineering activities for safety-related systems.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Safety lifecycle considerations
Hazard and risk thinking
Safety requirements
Verification evidence

Where it applies

Automotive systems
Control systems
Embedded safety functions
Safety-related engineering programmes

Deliverables

Safety engineering guidance
Requirement framework
Evidence planning
Safety improvement recommendations

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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IoT & Edge Computing Consulting

Design the technology direction for connected devices, edge processing, telemetry and IoT platforms.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Device-to-cloud architecture
Edge processing
Connectivity and telemetry
IoT platform choices

Where it applies

Industrial IoT
Connected products
Smart assets
Edge AI deployments

Deliverables

IoT architecture
Connectivity strategy
Edge/cloud split
Technology roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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Cloud & DevOps Consulting

Guide cloud architecture, delivery automation, observability and operational engineering practices.

What we advise, where it applies and the deliverables

What we advise

Cloud architecture
CI/CD and automation
Reliability and observability
Deployment strategy

Where it applies

Cloud applications
Data and AI platforms
Connected systems
Engineering delivery teams

Deliverables

Cloud architecture guidance
DevOps improvement plan
CI/CD recommendations
Operational roadmap

01Problem / decision02Assess current state03Define recommendation04Deliver decision-ready output

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03 · Typical outcomes

What you take away.

Every engagement ends with something your team can act on — and, when you want it, a path into engineering delivery, training or staffing.

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Technology roadmap

Direction, platform choices and investment sequence.

→ 02

Architecture & assessment report

System decomposition, interfaces, risks and options.

→ 03

AI adoption plan

Use cases, data readiness and a prototype path.

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Domain recommendations

Embedded, automotive, industrial, AI, digital, testing, security, safety, IoT and cloud.

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Consultancy enquiry

Bring us the decision you are facing.

Share the system, the constraint and the timeline. We will propose the assessment, the people and the deliverable.

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