Consulting

IT strategy and platform decisions, made with someone who implements them.

Rua Technologies advises on platform selection, migration strategy, Copilot and AI readiness, and IT architecture decisions — grounded in deployments we actually run, not theoretical roadmaps.

Whether you're choosing between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, planning a security overhaul, or assessing readiness for AI tools, our consulting is tied to a concrete next step.

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What's included

Advice that ends in a plan, not a slide deck.

01Compare

Platform & vendor selection

Structured comparison of platform options — Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace, endpoint security vendors, cloud providers — based on your actual requirements.

  • Requirements gathering and stakeholder input
  • Side-by-side platform comparison
  • Cost modeling across options
  • Migration complexity assessment
  • Recommendation with implementation path

Best for: Organizations evaluating a platform switch or new vendor who want an independent comparison.

Typical timeline: Platform assessments typically take 1–2 weeks.

02Design

IT architecture & strategy

IT roadmap and architecture planning that accounts for where you are today and where you're headed over the next 1–3 years.

  • Current-state IT assessment
  • Architecture design and documentation
  • Multi-year technology roadmap
  • Budget planning alignment
  • Risk and dependency mapping

Best for: Growing organizations that need a coherent IT plan instead of ad hoc purchases.

Typical timeline: Roadmap engagements typically take 2–4 weeks.

03Enable

AI & Copilot readiness

Assessment of your data, licensing, and governance posture before rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot or other AI tools.

  • Copilot readiness assessment
  • Data access and governance review
  • Licensing and rollout planning
  • Use-case identification by department
  • Pilot group design and success metrics

Best for: Organizations planning a Copilot or AI rollout who want governance built in from day one.

Typical timeline: Readiness assessments typically take 2–3 weeks.

04Assess

Security & compliance advisory

Independent review of your current security posture against common frameworks and practical risk priorities.

  • Security posture and gap assessment
  • Zero Trust and identity strategy input
  • Compliance requirement mapping
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Vendor and tooling recommendations

Best for: Businesses that want an outside view of security gaps before committing to specific tools.

Typical timeline: Security assessments typically take 1–3 weeks depending on scope.

05Adopt

Change management & adoption

Structured rollout support so a new platform decision actually changes how people work, not just what's on the invoice.

  • Stakeholder communication planning
  • Training and enablement sessions
  • Adoption metrics and tracking
  • Change champions program design
  • Post-rollout feedback loop

Best for: Organizations that have been burned by low adoption after a past platform switch or rollout.

Typical timeline: Change management planning typically runs alongside the first 4–6 weeks of rollout.

06Negotiate

Vendor contract & negotiation advisory

Independent advice on vendor contract terms, pricing structures, and negotiation leverage before you sign, not after.

  • Contract and pricing structure review
  • Negotiation leverage assessment
  • Vendor comparison for commercial terms
  • Renewal and multi-year deal guidance
  • Red-flag clause identification

Best for: Organizations negotiating a significant vendor contract or renewal who want an independent second opinion.

Typical timeline: Contract review and negotiation support typically takes 1–2 weeks before signing.

FAQ

Common questions about consulting.

QIs consulting only useful if we're not buying licenses from you?

No. Many clients use consulting to plan a decision, then have us implement it — but the advice stands on its own either way.

QCan you help us decide between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace?

Yes. We run a structured comparison based on your team's actual workflows, cost, and migration complexity — see our detailed comparison guide for a starting point.

QDo you assess AI and Copilot readiness?

Yes. We review data governance, licensing, and use cases before recommending a rollout plan and pilot group.

QHow is consulting priced?

Consulting is scoped and quoted per engagement based on complexity — we'll give you a fixed estimate after an initial scoping call.

QDo you provide a written report or roadmap document?

Yes. Every consulting engagement ends with a written recommendation or roadmap document you can act on or share internally.

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Weighing a platform or architecture decision?

Tell us what you're deciding between — we'll scope an assessment that gets you a clear recommendation.

The decisionWhat you're evaluating or trying to decide between.
ConstraintsBudget, compliance, or timeline factors that matter.
StakeholdersWho else needs to be involved in the assessment.