Advisory
We provide CTO advisory services and technology strategy consulting to help startups and SMEs navigate their toughest engineering challenges. From digital transformation and software architecture decisions to delivery process improvement, we act as your trusted technology partner.
Whether you need a fractional CTO, strategic oversight, or an honest voice at the table, we help you regain control, unlock growth, and build a scalable technology foundation.
Let’s get started, what do you need help with?
Regain control & deliver confidently
Feeling overwhelmed? We help you deliver with confidence by providing the structure and clarity needed to get things back on track, so you can focus on your vision, stop the chaos, and regain momentum.
Expert guidance on product strategy
Still figuring out or refining your strategy? We help you shape a clear direction and plan. Our experts provide a sounding board for key decisions, while empowering your product owners with a team that delivers results.
Accelerate technology maturity
We bring proven methodologies and best practices from leading tech companies into your business, tailoring them to your set up, and helping to build high-performing technology teams, products, and services.
Our CTO advisory & technology consulting services
Tech review
Considering new tech or improving process? In just 4 weeks, get actionable insights and recommendations with a deep dive into your tech stack, processes, and strategy.
Strategy review
We provide a comprehensive review of your tech strategy, for boards and senior stakeholders. Great for aligning technology with business goals and exploring new market opportunities.
MVP/start-up planning
Launching a new product? We can advise on your MVP and phased development plans, guiding you from securing investment to successfully launching your product in the market.
Solutions architecture
If you have a vision for your project but need technical expertise, we’ll provide tailored solutions architecture designed to meet your unique project goals and needs.
Recruitment strategy
We help identify gaps in your tech team, prioritise key hires, and create a recruitment strategy that aligns with your business needs, ensuring you have the right talent at the right time.
Compliance reporting
We provide you with DPIAs, compliance assessments, and risk management, helping your business meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive data.
See our consultancy work
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Turning a fleet company into a SaaS leader
Read Case Study: Turning a fleet company into a SaaS leaderA strategic technology partnership that helped Lightfoot, a fleet management company, redefine its business model, scale operations, and establish a foundation for long-term success. By launching a scalable SaaS platform, Lightfoot expanded into new industries, modernised operations, and transformed into a dynamic, innovative enterprise driving growth and value across multiple sectors.
Here’s what our clients are saying
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HI’s engagement model is tangibly different. The ethos, expertise and commitment of the HI team meant this really felt like a relationship, not just a supplier arrangement.
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HI led well-controlled stakeholder engagement to capture product requirements, applying extensive technical experience to shape the solutions, whilst maintaining consideration of other business criteria.
Ready to chat?
We’d love to learn more about your business and explore how we can help. Book a meeting with us, and let’s talk through your ideas.