Independent IT Advisory
Make better IT decisions. Reduce costs. Hold suppliers to account.
Independent senior IT advice for SMEs — from someone who spent more than 20 years building and running an IT supplier.
"I spent 20 years on the supplier side. Now I use everything I learned to protect my clients."
The insider who switched sides.
Stephen Thompson spent more than 20 years building, leading and ultimately selling a successful managed IT services business. He understands exactly how IT suppliers price, package and sell their services — because he was one of them.
He now uses that knowledge exclusively on behalf of SME clients. No products to sell. No reseller agreements. No referral fees. Every recommendation is driven entirely by what is right for your business.
The result: clients reduce costs, negotiate stronger contracts, make better technology decisions and access senior IT leadership — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Our commitment
Completely independent. Always.
No products sold
We are purely advisory. We have nothing to sell you.
No vendor agreements
No reseller deals, referral fees or supplier relationships of any kind.
No commercial bias
Every recommendation is driven solely by what is right for your business.
About Stephen Thompson
20 years building IT businesses. Now working for yours.
"I spent 20 years on the supplier side. Now I use everything I learned to make sure my clients never get taken advantage of."
Stephen Thompson founded and led a Microsoft Solutions Partner MSP to £3 million in annual turnover and a team of 18, before completing a successful sale in 2025. He holds nine active Microsoft certifications covering Azure, Microsoft 365, security and modern workplace management. He now applies that experience exclusively on behalf of SME clients — with no products to sell, no vendor relationships to protect and no commercial incentives beyond delivering genuine value.
9 Active Microsoft Certifications
Including Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
What we do
IT expertise that works for your business
Proven results
Experience that delivers measurable outcomes
A large dental group operating across multiple European markets needed to rationalise its technology estate and supplier relationships.
Technology strategy, supplier management and commercial negotiation delivered savings of more than €3 million.
A rapidly scaling business needed technology and infrastructure capable of supporting tenfold revenue growth, including meeting Ministry of Defence supply chain security requirements.
Oversaw all technology decisions, security improvements and infrastructure investment across the growth journey.
Smaller businesses often lack the internal expertise to make confident technology decisions, assess cybersecurity risks or establish appropriate IT foundations.
Helped over 100 start-ups and small businesses improve cybersecurity, meet compliance requirements and establish technology foundations for growth.
Ready to put senior IT experience on your side?
The first conversation is free, confidential and without obligation. You will come away with an honest view of where independent IT advice could make a real difference to your business.
Free, no-obligation initial conversation